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…
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A Podcast for midlifers...Here to help midlifers get the most out of the years remaining. How do you get the most out of yourself? How do you do the most for your family? How do you make the biggest impact in your community? How do you use your work to transform the world? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support
เนื้อหาจัดทำโดย Todd Miller เนื้อหาพอดแคสต์ทั้งหมด รวมถึงตอน กราฟิก และคำอธิบายพอดแคสต์ได้รับการอัปโหลดและจัดหาให้โดยตรงจาก Todd Miller หรือพันธมิตรแพลตฟอร์มพอดแคสต์ของพวกเขา หากคุณเชื่อว่ามีบุคคลอื่นใช้งานที่มีลิขสิทธิ์ของคุณโดยไม่ได้รับอนุญาต คุณสามารถปฏิบัติตามขั้นตอนที่แสดงไว้ที่นี่ https://th.player.fm/legal
A Podcast for midlifers...Here to help midlifers get the most out of the years remaining. How do you get the most out of yourself? How do you do the most for your family? How do you make the biggest impact in your community? How do you use your work to transform the world? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support
Have we lost our sense of Adventure? Are we so afraid of dying that we are no longer willing to live? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support
With the craziness that is 2020, is there a lesson for us all? Is it trying to teach us all something about life? Should we continue to live in fear or should we live life to the fullest? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support
Today I’m talking about hitting the curveballs that life throws at you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support
If we spent half as much thought and energy initiating change as we spend reacting to bullshit, we would probably have ended world hunger a long time ago...solved all economic crises...and even ended pollution...but it’s easier to react than to initiate so on and on it goes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support…
My parents used to ask me this question all the time growing up and I used to think “what a dumb question?” Because the answer was simple, nobody. Turns out they just had a dumb student because the answer isn’t that simple. It’s much more complex. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support…
In this episode, I’m talking about a new book that I’ve been reading and working through along with where I am on my journey to my dreams. Where are you going? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support
Sometimes it’s hard for us to really keep on the path to our dreams because we aren’t seeing the progress we hoped for. It’s slow moving and even seems motionless at times but keep moving. Don’t stop. Don’t quit. Work The Plan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support…
We have fallen for a myth in our culture that we don’t need others. We don’t need a partner. We don’t need a community. We don’t need a team. We are all we need. And it’s total BULLSHIT! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support
Taking about food and diet and eating and it’s probably not what you think. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support
Still dreading Mondays? What are you doing about it? Today I talk about the book “Do It Scared.” I talked about how you need to define your fear before you can face it. This book helps you do that. It did that for me and now I’m working through it. I have a plan to beat that fear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support…
I’m talking about living healthy. I know. It sounds crazy from me but some old dogs learn new tricks. The first step in living healthy is knowing yourself. Who are you? What’s your body type? How should you eat? What workout will work best for you? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support…
Men. Talking about stress and health and the many issues that stress can cause. Just because you don’t “feel” stress doesn’t mean you aren’t stressed. Pay attention to your body and take care of yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support
It starts with saying your going to do it. The first step is making that commitment. Today I’m making that commitment to make my dream a reality and I’m going to take you in the journey with me. I’m going to share the ups and downs. The wins and losses. The steps I take. The emotions I feel and the final victory when I can say I’m “living the dream.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support…
The year is half over. What are you doing with the rest of 2019? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support
The Coach coming to you in straight talk Saturday discussing our macabre desire to create problems instead of solutions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-scott-miller/support