The path to building an anti-racist workplace | Susan Long-Walsh | TEDxSeattle

Susan Long-Walsh knows we all have a role in changing how we think and subsequently act, concerning how we care for, treat, and include one another in life, especially in the workplace. She's built her career accessing and improving organizations' cultures, and she continues to tackle race in the workplace head-on.

In this 2020 TEDxSeattle talk, Long-Walsh passionately advocates for less corporate lip service, and she presents an action-based tool to take people from nice words to real measured changes that hold them accountable.

6:20 - The action-oriented tool Susan created, TheBRIC
10:21 - The Impact of Gen Z

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An established entrepreneur, influencer, and thought leader, Long-Walsh works to help people engage in strategic planning for inclusion, equity, and diversity to bridge differences and connect more meaningfully. Inspired by her grandmother’s strength, who lived by her own rules, Long-Walsh believes every person should have an equal opportunity no matter how they look, live, or love.

At the core, she’s passionate about people. Long-Walsh thrives on creating connections and developing a sense of belonging for all in the workplace. Through her work in talent acquisition and retention, she’s shaped diversity and inclusion initiatives for top Northwest organizations such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Vulcan, Inc., and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

After many years of helping companies and professionals across broad industries enact lasting change, she established Susan Long-Walsh and Associates, a Seattle-based consultancy that connects businesses to the resources, talent, and tools toward building a great workplace culture.

[plfigon]

Fun fact: USA is not the only country in the Americas that has a melting pot of races or ethnicities. The difference: in Mexico, all government forms ask: Are you Mexican? yes or not. They don’t care about the race or ethnicity.

[millsykooksy]

The racism in the comments only back up her argument

[stpeta]

This is horrible. How are people so brainwashed?

[itsmorphed]

Pure critical race theorist.
Equity = Soscialism
Soscial justice = communism .

[Vicpoint]

So you start with tying the demise of George Floyd to this topic of anti-racism without a shred of evidence there was racism involved. Why should anyone take anything you say seriously?

[ykmadd]

Simple. Don't be a bad person. Problem solves. No need to hire a consulting company.

[pro-tection]

so she wants cops to ignore crime and respect criminals?

[taylorhuckins]

She is saying hire based on skin color and not merit

[katesteele]

Thank goodness for moving your commitment and intentions forward Susan. Way to Go!

[catwomanforlife]

This is my sister finally claiming her blackness!

George Floyd is my godbrother 2 time Super Bowl Champ Perry Williams NYG first cousin! He didn’t deserve to die.

[sairaksharayala]

This is such an important tool to keep in mind!