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…
With just one game left in the second round of the playoffs, all are waiting for the Conference Finals to begin on Saturday. New York Rangers versus the Montreal Canadiens and the Chicago Blackhawks facing off against the Anaheim Ducks or LA Kings. From thirty teams to four, the season is winding down but Cait and Dan are still bringing you all the hockey news tonight on Drop The Gloves. Don't forget to tune in! Because it's the Cup
With just one game left in the second round of the playoffs, all are waiting for the Conference Finals to begin on Saturday. New York Rangers versus the Montreal Canadiens and the Chicago Blackhawks facing off against the Anaheim Ducks or LA Kings. From thirty teams to four, the season is winding down but Cait and Dan are still bringing you all the hockey news tonight on Drop The Gloves. Don't forget to tune in! Because it's the Cup
So after many weeks of missing you guys, Cait and Dan are back for a brand spankin new episode of Drop the Gloves. Lots of things have happened these last few weeks and they want to talk all about it! Rule changes, player signings, new hires, updates, and the upcomming 2014-2015 NHL season are all ahead in tonight's episode. Make sure you tune in!…
Cait and Dan are back after a short vacation from the hockey talk but someone forgot to tell the NHL as there's been much news a brewin'. From free agents finally being signed, to arbiration hearings, to the new TV schedule, the NHL has been going strong during the 2014 Off Season. What have you missed? Tune in to hear all the news and exciting stories tonight!…
Free Agency is almost wound down. Big deals have been signed, players moved, and coaches hired. All that's left is the dog days of summer. Join Cait and Dan as they talk about what's on the horizon as well as what's happened in the last week. The NHL never stops and neither do we.
For the last two days all of the NHL has been buzzing with the opening of Free Agency. Players and agents working hard to find the best deal possible have enraged and amused fans and Cait and Dan are here tonight on a very special episdoe of Drop The Gloves to bring you the news of the first two days of Free Agency! Bob MacKenzie may take off for the summer but we sure don't!…
With the season officially over and just days away from the Free Agency opening up, the NHL is gearing up for the Entry Draft of 2014 with so many trades it! Cait and Dan are here to take you through all of the movers and shakers as the draft unfolds tonight, live. If you want to know what's happening in the NHL, make sure to listen in to Drop The Gloves for all your draft news.…
With the Stanley Cup awarded to the LA Kings in Game Five last week, there's not much left before the NHL Draft and Free Agency Day. Teams are starting to buy out players and the rosters are moving and shaking. Who will still be on the ice in October? Who will be sport a new sweart? Only time will tell. Until then all we can do is ask, "Is it October yet?".…
With just two teams left, the Stanley Cup Finals are in full swing. A coast to coast battle between the LA Kings and the New York Rangers brings hockey fans all over to their TV for the excitement. Do you see the Kings wrapping this up in the next three games? See them battling it out for the full seven games? Only time will tell!…
Back from their Memorial Day Weekend vacation, Cait and Dan are ready to talk hockey. More specifically, Stanley Cup Playoffs hockey. With the New York Rangers winning the Eastern Conference and the Prince of Whales Trophy Thursday night and the Chicago Blackhawks squaring off against the LA Kings Friday night for the Campbell Bowl, there's so much excitement buzzing about the NHL this spring. Who do you see going all the way to the top of the League in 2014?…
With just one game left in the second round of the playoffs, all are waiting for the Conference Finals to begin on Saturday. New York Rangers versus the Montreal Canadiens and the Chicago Blackhawks facing off against the Anaheim Ducks or LA Kings. From thirty teams to four, the season is winding down but Cait and Dan are still bringing you all the hockey news tonight on Drop The Gloves. Don't forget to tune in! Because it's the Cup…
Tonight Dan and Cait are talking about the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. With elimination looming for some teams just games away, it's do or die for quite a number of teams. Montreal Canadians against the Boston Bruins New York Rangers against the Pittsburgh Penguins LA Kings against the Anaheim Ducks Minnesota Wild against the Chicago Blackhawks Who will be left after all this? Who will be the next coaching staff fired and hired? Tune in for some predictions and laughs tonight on Drop The Gloves!…
Join Cait and Dan on this special night for Drop The Gloves for NHL playoff coverage. Healthy scratches upsetting fans, suspensions upsetting fans, knees colliding, pain hopping, and sweeps are just some of the fun we've had in the 2014 Stanley Cup run. Tune in and here all this and more on Drop The Gloves!…
Hey everybody! It's Friday night which means it is time to Drop The Gloves with Cait and Dan as they talk playoff hockey here. Three days in to the playoffs and the insanity is already at a high. Has your team made the cut? Pulled their goalie earlier? Won in OT? Who will lift the Stanley Cup at the end of all this? Only time will tell. 16 wins is all it takes, do you have it? Find out…
Cait and Dan are bringing you down the stretch for the race to the Stanley Cup playoffs. No time left in the season and yet the Western Conference hasn't shored up their Wild Card race. Tune in to tonight's episdoe for closing moments of the 2013-2014 NHL Regular Season.
Is your team out of the playoff race? Are they on the bubble? Holding your breath for these last few? Nine playoff spots have been captured, so few left. Maybe it's time to Fail/Tank/Bomb for the big win in June. Join Dan and Cait as they cover it all tonight on Drop The Gloves!