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What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say

What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say

Update: 2025-08-27

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This episode is part of our Intersection Podcast Rewind series, celebrating our most downloaded conversations that are shaping leadership.

We are joined by Dr. Ahmmad Brown, scholar-practitioner and expert in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). In this episode, Dr. Brown shares practical frameworks for navigating challenging DEI conversations in today’s complex workplace environments.

Tune in for a practical conversation about effectively communicating DEI, fostering organizational change and empowering leaders to engage authentically.

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