In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…
Indeed, after 178 episodes every single week (except last week) since we started in February of 2019 Tessa and I are saying goodbye to the podcast. Nothing is wrong, we're just feeling that we are ready to move on to other projects and ideas we have. We thought it best to go out doing what we normally do, talking about weird news stories we've found from the last few weeks. I would like to say thank you, if you have ever listened, this has indeed been a work of love for both of us for over three years, and the fact that anyone has listened, ever, really does feel nice to know. It feels very bitter-sweet to say we're moving on, but I think we are both ready to tackle some new challenges. We may be back though; never say never. We both have other projects we are working on, some in the podcast space, others that are not. You can stay in touch with us through several means. We will also be sure to use this feed to update on any new shows we may come up with. Tessa can be found on her: Twitter Instagram TikTok Elliot is at: Twitter Gaming Nexus Again, thank you. So long, and thanks for all the fish…
What would a conversation be like between you and the walls of your room, if you were in the fifth grade? Well we have the answer, as we once again delve into a notebook Elliot's mother found while cleaning his childhood home. There's also a poem about dreams, as well as an essay about what Elliot did on winter break, that is 100% untrue.…
My mom recently stumbled upon an old grade school notebook I had. Inside were writing scenarios that are straight gold. What are a couple of the samples about you ask? What if you could buy shoes for walking up walls? What if balls were square? Good stuff.
If this isn't our longest episode ever, it's certainly close. It's also the first episode that has had zero content editing done. Usually I'll do a little touch up here or there to get rid of the long pauses, but because I'm finishing this up about a half hour before my bedtime the night before release I've only made sure all the mic levels were ok. Please enjoy.…