{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 3: Representation: the role of brands and how leaders are leaning in to the uncomfortable - Geoffrey O.Williams, CDIO, Dr Martens","description":"Representation: the role of brands and how leaders are leaning in to the uncomfortable If you\u2019re interested in the role of business in creating an inclusive society you\u2019ll love hearing thoughts from Geoffrey O\u2019 Williams, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Dr Martens. Geoffrey shares his experience and vision on topics including the role of making mistakes, having difficult conversations and how teams at a fashion brand can create change. In this episode you\u2019ll hear how Geoffrey leads on reflecting a diverse customer base within a company, the benefits of doing so and steps to make it happen. Here\u2019s a snapshot of a few things we talked about: [2:54] Embracing mistakes: learning through storytelling and Geoffrey\u2019s top book recommendations on how mistakes can drive you forward. [7:03] Reflecting your customer base in your organisation; your workforce and your products. [10:33] Black Lives Matter: the role of brands, leaning in to the uncomfortable and next steps. [13:18] Connecting with the next generation: the role of diversity and inclusion at a fashion brand. [18:42] A 21st century approach to the business case for diversity and inclusion. [24:15] Why listening to minority creates effective change. \u201cI love How HR Leaders Change the World\u201d \u2013 if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us achieve our goal, to reach more of your peers, so we can all contribute to further and faster change. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select \u201cWrite a Review\u201d. Be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven\u2019t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. We\u2019ll add a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you\u2019re not subscribed, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll miss out. Subscribe now!  ","author_name":"How HR Leaders Change the World","author_url":"https:\/\/frombabieswithlove.org\/pages\/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world","html":"