Episode 174

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3rd Oct 2024

Beyond the Buzz: The D.A.R.E. Model for Effective Leadership

Question: What's the value of being able to have uncomfortable conversations around DEI masterfully? How much more could you company prosper if you could increase your business by attracting diverse buyers?

In this podcast, Denise Cooper and her guest, Dietra Giles, an international consultant, speaker, and corporate trainer, delve into the intricacies of leadership, focusing on the often-overlooked skill of conversational competence. Today's insightful podcast discussion explores how effective communication can drive DEI initiatives, foster strong team dynamics, and navigate complex business challenges.

Key topics covered in this episode:

  • The evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace
  • The importance of conversational competence as a foundational leadership skill
  • The D.A.R.E. model: A practical framework for navigating tough conversations
  • The role of leadership in fostering a culture of open communication and inclusivity.
  • Addressing common challenges faced by executives and CHROs in mid-sized companies.

By understanding and applying the D.A.R.E. model, listeners can enhance their leadership abilities, build stronger relationships, and create a more inclusive and productive work environment.

You can learn more and reach Dietra Giles at https://www.dethragiles.org/about

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Remarkable Leadership Lessons
Listen today to learn how you can lead high-preforming, inclusive teams.
On the Remarkable Leadership Lessons Podcast, we believe that acknowledging that you don’t know what to do differently is a sign of strength not weakness. Our guests will give you the tools to ask for that much-needed raise, to prepare yourself for life in the C-Suite, and to develop a growth mindset that leads you and your team to the desired results. We help you make work, career and leadership work for you.

Host Denise Cooper helps listeners assemble the building blocks of emotional intelligence: accountability, compassion, the willingness to admit wrongdoing, and the determination to follow through. Problems do not end with strategy. They end with thoughtfully developed solutions consistently put into practice.
Make your actions intentional, your behaviors mindful, and your decisions deliberate. And no matter what, own up to all of them.

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