Eddie Pate: Creating Inclusive Workplaces One Small Action at a Time

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Eddie Pate shares insights from his career leading diversity initiatives at major companies and his new book on inclusive leadership practices that create belonging. He explains how small daily actions create lasting ripple effects that transform workplace culture through accessible, practical strategies.
• Eddie's journey from sociology doctorate to diversity leadership at Microsoft, Starbucks, and Amazon
• Balancing corporate leadership with prioritizing family responsibilities
• The 2IL model for inclusive leadership rooted in social psychology
• How "spending your privilege" creates visibility and opportunity for underrepresented voices
• Making inclusion accessible through daily practices rather than overwhelming initiatives
• Empathy as the foundation for creating truly inclusive workplaces
• Navigating the current DEI backlash while staying committed to the work
• The business case for inclusion: better talent attraction, retention, and innovation
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Chapters

1. Eddie Pate: Creating Inclusive Workplaces One Small Action at a Time (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Eddie Pate (00:00:40)

3. Eddie's Career Journey in Diversity (00:02:25)

4. Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders Book (00:06:13)

5. Making New Employees Feel Belonging (00:13:00)

6. The Current State of DEI (00:17:00)

7. Finding Eddie and His Resources (00:22:00)

8. Episode Wrap-up and Goodbye (00:25:00)