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…
A show dedicated to everything related to Bergen Catholic High School as we share unique Crusader stories that help make up the overall Bergen Catholic experience.
A show dedicated to everything related to Bergen Catholic High School as we share unique Crusader stories that help make up the overall Bergen Catholic experience.
On Episode 21 of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, Dan Long & Matt Rosa welcome Ali Ismail '25, Avery Drapkin '25, and Sevag Bekarian '27 of the Bergen Catholic Model United Nations Club.
On Episode 20 of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, Dan Long & Matt Rosa welcome special guests Jeff Fox and Alex Muggeo to discuss BC's Immersion Service Trips.
On Episode 19 of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, Dan Long & Matt Rosa welcome special guest Bob Bordone '90, who comes on the show to talk about his new book, "Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In".
On Episode 18 of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, Dan Long & Matt Rosa welcome special guest Charley Casserly '67, a 3-time Super Bowl champion NFL executive who shares his BC experience and history in the NFL on the Super Bowl themed episode.
On Episode 17 of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, Dan Long & Matt Rosa welcome special guests Fr. Stephen Fichter '85 and Christine Sorrentino CP '25 during the Catholic Schools Week edition of the podcast.
On Episode 16 of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, Dan Long welcomes special guests Joe DiFilippo '15, head coach of the BC Ski Race team, & Dylan Usatine '27, president of the Crusader CEO Club.
On Episode 15 of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, Dan Long & Matt Rosa welcome Brendan McGovern '10, Bergen Catholic Director of Athletics to the show. The two co-hosts also discuss the Careers4Crusaders networking event, Elias Suh '28 performing at Carnegie Hall, as well as other topics.
On the fourteenth episode of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, and the first show of 2025, Dan Long & Matt Rosa are joined by fellow Crusader alumni Andrew Mosco '23, Divangel Guerrero '23 and Jimmy Pappas '23 who each talk about their Bergen Catholic experiences as recent alums and how BC prepared them in their current college lives.…
On the thirteenth episode of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, Dan Long & Matt Rosa are joined by special guest Brother Ben McDonough, BC's Campus Minister. The crusader co-hosts also recount their own favorite memories of BC's iconic annual celebration of Yule Day.
On the twelfth episode of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, Dan Long & Matt Rosa welcome long-time BC faculty member and cross country head coach Josh Powers to the show. The co-hosts also begin previewing the BC 2024-2025 winter sports season by interviewing Crusader alums and head coaches Dom Santoli '00 and Billy Armstrong '94 to talk about the upcoming BC wrestling and basketball seasons.…
On the eleventh episode of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, the football championship edition of the show, Dan Long & Matt Rosa talk all about BC's historic fourth consecutive football state championship at MetLife Stadium. Joining the show are special guests: Head Coach Vito Campanile, Defensive Coordinator Tony DeBellis '85 and seniors Quincy Porter '25 and Dom Campanile '25.…
On the tenth episode of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, the Thanksgiving edition of the show, Dan Long & Matt Rosa conduct interviews with Crusader legends: Dr. Joseph Fusco, Francesca & John Puzio, Yolanda Gasparro & Joan Saingas.
On the ninth episode of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, Dan Long & Matt Rosa are joined by interview guests Mr. Tom McCloskey, BC faculty member, Mr. John Falcone '96 and Ms. Marge Quinn, Director of Alumni Relations.
On the eighth episode of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, Dan Long & Matt Rosa are joined by interview guests Mr. Dave Giarrusso, Assistant Principal of Discipline, and by USMC veteran and BC legend Mr. Larry Fierro, as part of our Veterans Day show.
On the seventh episode of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, Dan Long & Matt Rosa are joined by interview guests Mrs. Andrea Barone, BC faculty member, and by current BC senior Trey Rolnick '25.