How to Build an Inclusive Company

Alex Mejias Podcast

In this episode I speak with Dr. Tiffany Jana about what it looks like to build an inclusive company from the ground up. Dr. Jana has a wealth of knowledge about issues related to inclusivity, equity, and diversity in the workplace. In our conversation, Dr. Jana shares practical advice for leaders looking to build a diverse and inclusive work culture.
Our conversation ends with some discussion about the B Corp movement and how and why companies might go about becoming a certified B Corp.

About Dr. Tiffany Jana:

Dr. Tiffany Jana (They/Them/Their) is the founder of TMI Consulting Inc., a diversity and inclusion management consulting firm founded in 2003 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. They have helped orchestrate the venture’s tremendous growth over the years, establishing a national network of consultants and spearheading the company’s transition into the world’s first Certified Benefit Corporation with a diversity and inclusion focus. With Jana at its helm, TMI Consulting has become a global leader in social enterprise and values-based engagement that nurtures and supports talent while making a positive impact in the world.

Their published works include Overcoming Bias: Building Authentic Relationships across Differences, Erasing Institutional Bias: How to Create Systemic Change for Organizational Inclusion, and the second edition of The B-Corp Handbook, all through Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Dr. Jana has been featured in numerous publications and media including Fast Company, Huffington Post, Forbes, and Psychology Today. Their awards and recognition include 2017 Enterprising Women of the Year from Enterprising Women Magazine and 2018’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers from Inc.com.

Connect with Dr. Jana:

Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TMI Consulting

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