Doing the Right Thing: Ella F. Washington, PhD, on Taking The Necessary Journey

Quiet quitting has become quite topical in the media as of late. But perhaps the real story is quiet FIRING. That refers to an employer who doesn’t give raises, or doesn’t provide promotion opportunities. Or they slight team members and actually diminish or stall their employees’ professional growth.

Everyone, both personally and professionally, wants to feel seen, and heard. Some employers struggle to listen in order to learn, and inadvertently cause their staff to shut down. And this can be in spite of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging programs being in place. Harmful inequity, influence, and ignorance can be found in many a boardroom and work setting. 

Work should create a space that elevates the minds of the people in it, and collectively supports each person’s voice. These are the concepts researched by organizational psychologist and DEI expert, Dr. Ella F. Washington. 

Dr. Washington offers a wealth of experience as the Founder and CEO of Ellavate Solutions, serves as a Gallup Senior Scientist, and is also a Professor of Practice at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, where she recently received the Excellence in Teaching Award from Georgetown’s MBA Class of 2021, and she is the author of “The Necessary Journey: Making Real Progress on Equity and Inclusion” published by the Harvard Business Review, which we focused on in this episode.

We wrapped up with her crystal ball predictions for the future of DEI, what’s next for workplaces. Dr. Washington’s work is an inspiration – as a leader, founder, and as a person. We all need to step it up, seek justice, and get on the journey to make our world a better place. I’m looking forward to seeing you there.

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