What DEI Really Means and Why It Matters w/ Mathias Lemos Castillo

19/02/2025 38 min Episodio 298
What DEI Really Means and Why It Matters w/ Mathias Lemos Castillo

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What exactly is DEI?Meet Mathias Lemos Castillo!Mathias is passionate about fostering diversity and growth as an inclusive and compassionate advocate. He believes in people and communities connecting and creating a positive impact together!Mathias has held multiple leadership roles and worked to foster collaboration, partnership and community. He has also focused on advocating on the unique challenges faced by underrepresented students within higher education.Mathias has a strong passion for social justice, community service and being a prominent voice within the Madison community on issues around immigration and public policy.Listen as Mathias shares:- problem solving strategies on the current DEI challenges- why DEI is more than just a corporate buzzword- Defining DEI in real-world terms - how organizations can embed inclusion into their culture- DEI in practical terms- performative vs authentic inclusion- communication and its role in DEI success- the link between inclusive leadership and performance...and so much more!Many are misinformed or misinterpret this policy which has become a buzzword. However, he breaks it down and explains what exactly it means and busts the myths surrounding the topic.Connect with Mathias:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlemoscastillo/Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-dei-really-w-mathias-lemos-castillo/id1614151066?i=1000694097634Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lgfL9xruCfJfoVyRDTn61?si=RSMG4drmR3afaqiP8CLiSAhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4lgfL9xruCfJfoVyRDTn61YouTube: https://youtu.be/4NrdN0_VOYQ

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