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“To say what happened with one person erased generations in the workplace today as proof
something that was systemic and institutional? that different employees can find unique
That was an illusion,” Weathers said. solutions to the same problem.
An organization’s culture will determine whether In closing, Weathers told the group that they could
an occurrence is a real illusion. Yet, Weathers break cycles of bad habits now.
counseled the Goodwill CEOs and board leaders
in attendance to ask themselves how strategic “We have the power of our presence,” he said.
the culture is they’ve created.
“Whatever we promise, what we allow, what
“I’m a firm believer that you cannot make we enforce, what we are silent about helps to
customers feel included if your staff feels
excluded,” he said. shape our culture,” he said. “What will you do
with your platform?”
Getting from Consideration to Culture
Some actionable principles he shared with the
group included the following: Watch, Read, Learn | Curated Resources
1. Set an uncompromising standard of 1. Watch the full general session video.
excellence through corporate culture. 2. View the presentation.
2. Work on your world before you fix the world. 3. Learn more about The Weathers Group.
4. Follow The Weathers Group blog.
3. Get to know people in your circle.
5. National Council of Nonprofits: Why Diversity,
4. Realize there are different paths to the
same goal. Weathers pointed to the five Equity, and Inclusion Matter for Nonprofits
6. BoardSource: Beyond Political Correctness:
Building a Diverse and Inclusive Board
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