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…
JOIN ME ON YOUTUBE , FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM , AND TWITTER: #discussionswithdena *(COMMENTARY, INTERVIEWS, TOPIC OF THE DAY, SKITS & ENTERTAINMENT) DISCUSSING VARIOUS TOPICS THAT ARE OF CONCERN TO THE EVERYDAY INDIVIDUAL AND FOCUS ON RE-BUILDING THE ORIGINAL FAMILY STRUCTURE... SPEAKING HONESTLY ABOUT TOPICS THAT MAY BE IGNORED OR ARE CONSIDERED TABOO... FROM RELATIONSHIPS, SOCIAL CONCERNS, REARING OUR YOUTH, TOPICS OF THE DAY & EDUCATING WITH A LITTLE DOSE OF REALITY AND TRUTH...
JOIN ME ON YOUTUBE , FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM , AND TWITTER: #discussionswithdena *(COMMENTARY, INTERVIEWS, TOPIC OF THE DAY, SKITS & ENTERTAINMENT) DISCUSSING VARIOUS TOPICS THAT ARE OF CONCERN TO THE EVERYDAY INDIVIDUAL AND FOCUS ON RE-BUILDING THE ORIGINAL FAMILY STRUCTURE... SPEAKING HONESTLY ABOUT TOPICS THAT MAY BE IGNORED OR ARE CONSIDERED TABOO... FROM RELATIONSHIPS, SOCIAL CONCERNS, REARING OUR YOUTH, TOPICS OF THE DAY & EDUCATING WITH A LITTLE DOSE OF REALITY AND TRUTH...
WHAT YOU WATCHING? I AM WATCHING CHRIS ROCK STANDUP COMEDY "SELECTIVE OUTRAGE" ON NETFLIX, WONDERING DID IT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE OR DID IT DELIVER THE RESPONSE TO WILL SLAPPING HIM? HIT OR MISS, I GUESS IT IS ACCORDING TO EACH INDIVIDUAL TO DECIDE THAT. IT'S MY VIEW!
WITH THE PRICE FOR FOOD, GOODS AND SERVICES OUTRAGEOUSLY HIGH... I AM LOOKING FOR SOME IDEAS ON WHAT TO GROW IN ORDER TO SAVE MONEY ON THE EXPENSIVE FOOD TODAY... SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, SHARE & COMMENT
HAPPY 2023 😍🥰🤗 NEW YEAR RESOLUTION SEASON IS HERE! DID YOU MAKE A RESOLUTION, WHAT WAS IT? NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS ARE A CUSTOM & A TRADITION FOR SOME. THE QUESTION IS..... ARE YOU STILL STICKING WITH THE ONE YOU MADE OR HAVE YOU GIVEN UP ON IT ALREADY??😉😆
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON OUR COMMUNITIES. SHOULD NOT RESIDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO QUESTION WHO IS BEING BROUGHT IN TO THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS, RESOURCES THAT CAN BE USED TO HELP CITIZENS ALREADY IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS ARE BEING TAKEN AWAY AND STRAINED BECAUSE THE UNITED STATES CHOOSES TO ALLOW ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS RESOURCES THEY DO NOT GIVE TO EXISTING CITIZENS. HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE!!…
THE WOMAN KING MOVIE, WAS DEFINITELY NOT WHAT I EXPECTED IT TO BE. WITH ALL OF THE TALK, AROUND THE MOVIE REGARDING BOYCOTTING IT.... 😏🤔🤨 HERE IS MY VIEW.... WHAT YOU WATCHING? CHECK THIS OUT ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/JXBcekEsuds
WHAT YOU WATCHING? DID YOU CHECK OUT NEW RELEASES FOR OCTOBER SEQUELS ARE ALWAYS THE TOUGHEST, HOCUS POCUS 2 WAS RELEASED THIS MONTH. I WILL GIVE YOU MY VIEWS ON THIS MOVIE CHECK THIS OUT ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn3UOo3OJZs
😏😃 WHAT U WATCHING? I AM WATCHING A JAZZMAN'S BLUES.... My Personal View of "A Jazzman's Blues" movie. Although the subject matter is quite common today, I think the movie was well written and directed. The Dance Numbers, Props and Scenery was Impressive to me. Even though I did not necessary like the ending there is no denying that this was a well put together film. (I think the Dance Number In the Club Was Very Well Done) --* Debbie Allen is Quite GOOD at producing very impressive dance choreography -- REMEMBER: IT'S MY VIEW.... 🤗😉 SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & SHARE **SUBSCRIBE TO "DISCUSSIONS WITH DENA" ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/mldvmUgZFqw ***SUBSCRIBE TO DENA MOVIE VIEWS ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/klGPDUnfywY…
Why exactly are we to Boycott "The Woman King" Movie?? I need a better understanding of the objective and the reasoning since... there are so many other shows, movies, advertisements and media that promotes the same ideology. * (Should not we boycott those as well?) Not quite clear as to Why Boycotting this particular Movie is a good idea...…
Why did so many Black Men find the words of the therapist offensive?.... Her choice of derogatory words leave much to be desired however, there is no denying the need for therapy. It can only be beneficial if there is a Therapist well knowledgeable in the field of Black Post Traumatic Slavery Disorder. This is something that is taboo, because we live in a society lead by the former oppressor's children and black people native to America were never repaired form the centuries of torture, rape, mental abuse, physical abuse and disconnection from their nature. There has been no REPARATIONS or RESTORATION! AND THIS IS THE PROBLEM…
Just Watched the trailer for BLACK PANTHER 2 (WAKANDA FOREVER) and it left me excited & anxious to see where the story line will go with the death of T'challa... So many "what if's" and assumptions from just seeing the trailer. The movie will be in theaters November 11, 2022
"REPARATIONS" (FOR A.D.O.S & F.B.A ) THE DESCENDANTS OF SLAVES IN AMERICA... WHY IS THIS BEING TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT BY BLACK IMMIGRANTS IN AMERICA? THE VERY PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT DUE AND ARE NOT OWED REPARATIONS FROM SLAVERY FROM THE U.S.A.👩🏾👨🏾🧑🏾👧🏾👦🏾🧒🏾👶🏾👵🏾👴🏾🧓🏾*ARE THESE PEOPLE PURPOSELY CHANGING THE NARRATIVE? (*MAKING THEMSELVES APART OF SOMETHING THEY ARE NOT ENTITLE TO) MANY BLACK DESCENDANTS OF SLAVES ARE ASKING BLACK IMMIGRANTS (WHO CHOSE TO COME TO THIS COUNTRY) WHOSE LINEAGE WAS NOT APART OF THE SLAVE TRADE IN AMERICA SPECIFIALLY.. SHOW SUPPORT OR SIMPLY STAND DOWN! ( FURTHERMORE, ADVICE THESE IMMIGRANT CITIZENS TO SEEK REPARATIONS FROM THE OPPRESSORS WHO COLONIZED THE COUNTRY INWHICH THEY CHOSE TO IMMIGRATE FROM) LISTEN TO IMMIGRANTS TO THIS COUNTRY LIKE LUTHER "UNCLE LUKE" CAMPBELL DISCUSS THIS TOPIC WITH TARIQ NASHEED AND OTHERS. REMEMBER TO FOLLOW ME ON YOUTUBE, FACEBOOK & TWITTER: DISCUSSIONS WITH DENA & DENA MOVIEWS & REVIEWS LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE YOUR COMMENT ON THIS TOPIC AND IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHOW YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THIS PODCAST YOU CAN CASHAPP: $DISCUSSIONSWITHDENA…
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