Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita

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Welcome to the "Keeping it Real with Dr. Anita" podcast! The purpose of our dialogue is simple: Raising awareness and changing culture. At the beginning of every month, I set the stage with my monologue. Then, we jump right into our Real Conversations from the C-Suite with my guests for the rest of the month.Through these eye-opening, in-depth conversations, my goal is to provide information and insights that will help you reframe diversity conversations from difficult to different, so please join me and get in the FLO: Follow, Like, and OVER share with your network!Visit https://www.doctoranita.com (www.doctoranita.com) to learn more. Also please connect with me and a community of like-minded people from all over the world on LinkedIn.Click below:LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b)

Episode Date
Building Belonging with One Simple Ritual
Sep 25, 2025
Reframing Feedback Through a Leadership Lens
Sep 23, 2025
Bite-Sized Leadership for Big-Time Impact
Sep 22, 2025
Dr. Mayra Austin is Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita, Part 3
Sep 18, 2025
Dr. Mayra Austin is Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita, Part 2
Sep 11, 2025
Dr. Mayra Austin is Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita
Sep 04, 2025
Culture and Workforce Demographics
Jul 24, 2025
The Potential Impacts of AI in HR
Jul 17, 2025
DEI as a Strategic Business Imperative
Jul 10, 2025
DEI Hesitancy in Organizations
Jul 03, 2025
Downturn in DEI Prioritization
Jun 26, 2025
Doing the Work of Belonging
Jun 19, 2025
Global Interest in DEI Post-2020
Jun 12, 2025
The Establishment of Dr. Anita Enterprises, Inc.
Jun 05, 2025
Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita   Navigating a New Season and a New Decade — as a Business & a Woman
May 29, 2025
Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita   What I’ve Learned as a Businesswoman
May 22, 2025
Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita   What I’ve Learned as a Businesswoman
May 15, 2025
Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita Professional & Personal Milestones
May 08, 2025
Celebrating Milestones   Reflection, Resilience, and Renewal
May 01, 2025
How the Death of DEI Became a Case Study in CEO Decision-Making
Apr 24, 2025
Peernovation as a Framework for Tackling DEI Challenges
Apr 17, 2025
How to Leverage the Power of Peernovation in the C-Suite
Apr 10, 2025
Unshaken Standing Firm in Leadership Despite the Shifting DEI Landscape
Apr 03, 2025
Reframing Diversity Conversations from Difficult to Different
Mar 27, 2025
How to Discuss Total Diversity Without Moralizing
Mar 20, 2025
Getting Real About Race and Having Real Conversations
Mar 13, 2025
Retiring, Rewiring, and Reimagining   The Future of Inclusive Workplaces
Mar 06, 2025
Why Culture Is Key to Thriving in 2025
Feb 27, 2025
Is It Time to Retire the Term DEI
Feb 25, 2025
Has DEI Always Existed Under a Different Name?
Feb 20, 2025
What Does DEI Really Mean, and Why Has It Become Divisive
Feb 13, 2025
Let's Start With the Basics
Feb 06, 2025
SMART Goals vs. Non-SMART Goals for Inclusive Leaders Pursuing Culture Change
Jan 30, 2025
SMART Goals vs. Non-SMART Goals for Inclusive Leaders Pursuing Culture Change
Jan 23, 2025
Choosing to Laugh or Cry   Let’s Choose Laughter
Jan 16, 2025
Starting the New Year with “Yes, And…”
Jan 09, 2025
Welcome to 2025   Discussing Heavy Topics Without Getting Weighed Down
Jan 02, 2025
Lived Experiences Result in Inclusive Leadership
Dec 26, 2024
Evidence-Based Neuroscience and Leadership
Dec 19, 2024
The Power of Diverse Partnerships
Dec 12, 2024
The Gift of Diverse Partnerships
Dec 05, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 21, 2024
Get Ready for Psych Safety Day
Nov 14, 2024
Thankful for Psych Safety Around the Table
Nov 07, 2024
Tip #4  Reframing the Discussion Before Starting the Dialogue
Oct 31, 2024
Tip #3  Managing Intent with Impact
Oct 24, 2024
Tip #2  Delivering a Message That is Received
Oct 18, 2024
Tip #1   Avoiding Volatility by Valuing Relationships
Oct 11, 2024
Discussing Hot Topics Without Torching Relationships
Oct 03, 2024
A Renewed Focus on Team Dynamics Strategies
Sep 28, 2024
Culture and Workforce Demographics
Sep 21, 2024
The Potential Impacts of AI in HR
Sep 14, 2024
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as Strategic Business Imperatives
Sep 07, 2024
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Hesitancy In Organizations
Aug 31, 2024
The Deprioritization of Diversity
Aug 24, 2024
Doing the Work of Belonging
Aug 17, 2024
Just Say It: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Aug 10, 2024
The Establishment of Dr. Anita Enterprises, Inc.
Aug 03, 2024
Bake-in Belonging to Bind Organizations Together
Jul 27, 2024
Say the Words Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Jul 20, 2024
A Celebratory Transition from Juneteenth to July 4th
Jul 13, 2024
July Monologue 2024
Jul 06, 2024
Reflections of the American Journey Juneteenth and July 4th
Jun 30, 2024
Polished & Powerful Black Professionals Represent Resiliency
Jun 22, 2024
Know What You Don’t Know About Juneteenth
Jun 15, 2024
Ms. Tish Norman Celebrating A Legacy of Educational Excellence for Juneteenth
Jun 08, 2024
Reflecting on Juneteenth and the Resilience of Black Professionals
Jun 01, 2024
Everybody Means E-V-E-R-Y-B-O-D-Y with Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work
May 25, 2024
The Workforce of the Future with Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work
May 18, 2024
The For All Leader with Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work
May 11, 2024
Remembering the Significance of Being a Great Place to Work For All
May 04, 2024
Being Aware Means Being a Partner
Apr 27, 2024
Challenges Associated with Autism Awareness and Autism Acceptance for Diverse Families
Apr 20, 2024
Honoring Mr. Howard McBroom From Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance
Apr 13, 2024
From Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance
Apr 06, 2024
Leading Ladies Leaving a Legacy
Mar 30, 2024
The 3D Mindset: Determined, Driven, and Disciplined
Mar 23, 2024
Being the Boss and Paying the Cost
Mar 16, 2024
Celebrating Women’s History Month and the Women You Need to Know
Mar 09, 2024
Celebrating Women’s History Month with Women CEOs You Need to Know
Mar 02, 2024
Building A Bridge for Diverse Toy Creators
Feb 24, 2024
Lived Experiences Matter
Feb 17, 2024
Celebrating Black History and the Arts with The Toy Coach
Feb 10, 2024
Black History, The Arts, and Representation
Feb 03, 2024
An Intentional, Purpose-Driven 2024
Jan 27, 2024
Belonging Makes a Difference
Jan 20, 2024
Hello 2024: Ditching Resolutions and Setting Intentions
Jan 13, 2024
Expect More in 2024: Rest, Reflection, Insight, Intention
Jan 06, 2024
Looking Forward
Dec 30, 2023
In Solidarity with Humanity
Dec 23, 2023
Gathering Around the Table
Dec 16, 2023
Belonging: The Gift to You and Your Organization
Dec 09, 2023
Embracing the Gifts of Tradition and Belonging
Dec 02, 2023
Change Management, Inclusion & Belonging
Nov 25, 2023
The Value of Vulnerability
Nov 18, 2023
LOVE in the Workplace
Nov 11, 2023
Thanksgiving LOVE
Nov 04, 2023
Three Takeaways That Take the Scariness out of Diversity Work
Oct 28, 2023
What’s Scary About the Current Diversity Landscape
Oct 21, 2023
Diverse Perspectives on the Diversity Landscape
Oct 14, 2023
Dr. Anita’s Annual Look at What’s Scary About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Oct 07, 2023
Laboring for Justice as a Labor of Love
Sep 30, 2023
Empowering People Through Social and Legal Strategies
Sep 23, 2023
Corporate Repositioning and Reprioritization of DEI
Sep 16, 2023
The Trickel Down Effect Supreme Court Decisions
Sep 09, 2023
The Annual “Laboring for Justice as a Labor of Love” Series
Sep 02, 2023
Diverse Leadership Pipelines Deliver Diverse Dollars
Aug 26, 2023
Considering the Corporate Why Not
Aug 19, 2023
Affirmative Action in Colleges and Corporations
Aug 12, 2023
The Supreme Court, Affirmative Action, and Corporate America
Aug 05, 2023
The People Flywheel with Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work
Jul 29, 2023
Everybody Means E-V-E-R-Y-B-O-D-Y with Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work
Jul 22, 2023
The Workforce of the Future with Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work
Jul 15, 2023
The For All Leader with Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work
Jul 08, 2023
Declaring Our Independence – and Our Interdependence -- in the Workplace
Jul 01, 2023
Juneteenth: As American as the 4th of July and Apple Pie
Jun 24, 2023
Recognizing Juneteenth as American History
Jun 17, 2023
Recognizing and Celebrating Juneteenth
Jun 10, 2023
June Monologue
Jun 03, 2023
Reframing Feedback as Gift
May 27, 2023
Role Modeling the Practice of Leading by Unpacking
May 20, 2023
A Culture of Belonging at TrueCar
May 13, 2023
May Monologue 2023
May 06, 2023
Promoting Belonging by Leveraging Strengths
Apr 29, 2023
Checking Boxes Does NOT Change Cultures
Apr 22, 2023
Breaking News: What Makes You Different Makes You Valuable!
Apr 15, 2023
Thriving Cultures Are Cultivated Through Inclusive Design
Apr 08, 2023
April Monologue
Apr 01, 2023
Diversity & Power
Mar 25, 2023
Diversity Washing, Diversity Fatigue, and the Workplace
Mar 18, 2023
Meet Dwayne Robertson, head of the Diversity & Inclusion office for the Young President’s Organization
Mar 11, 2023
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: What’s Your Why Not?
Mar 04, 2023
Celebrating Dr. Anita’s 5th Anniversary Sharing Client reflections with Easterseals Southern California
Feb 25, 2023
Celebrating Dr. Anita’s 5th Anniversary Sharing Client reflections with Abode Communities
Feb 18, 2023
Celebrating Dr. Anita’s 5th Anniversary: Sharing Client reflections with Rehrig Pacific Company
Feb 11, 2023
Celebrating Dr. Anita Enterprises, Inc., 5th Anniversary
Feb 04, 2023
Moving the Notion of Accessibility from Awkward to Actionable featuring Dr. Beverlyn Mendez
Jan 28, 2023
Just Say It Disability, or If You’re Not Sure, Ask, featuring Dr. Beverlyn Mendez
Jan 21, 2023
Put On Your Rose-Colored Glasses featuring Dr. Beverlyn Mendez
Jan 14, 2023
Expanding Your Perspective Through Rose-colored Glasses
Jan 07, 2023
Attaining Workforce Sustainability by Modeling the Practice of the Hearth
Dec 31, 2022
Cultivating Real Relationships Through the Practice of the Commons
Dec 24, 2022
How the Practice of the Table Shapes Employee Experiences
Dec 17, 2022
Meet Lisa A. Holmes, Founder, and CEO of Strategic Performance of Los Angeles, CHRO, and Lifestyle Expert
Dec 10, 2022
Belonging is the Gift that Keeps On Giving all Year Long!
Dec 03, 2022
Pulling the Thread on Stated and Demonstrated Values to Cultivate Belonging
Nov 26, 2022
Healing Career Wounds Starts by Listening for the Why
Nov 19, 2022
Meet Rick Girard, Founder, and CEO of Stride Search and author of the book Healing Career Wounds
Nov 12, 2022
November Monologue
Nov 05, 2022
Uncomfortable with Discomfort Do It Anyway with Guest Kelli Kirkland
Oct 29, 2022
Pursuing Honest Living For Ourselves and With Others with guest Kelli Kirkland
Oct 22, 2022
The Importance of Having Honest Conversations With Ourselves and Others with guest Kelli Kirkland
Oct 15, 2022
The Scariness of Microaggressions and the Messages They Send with guest Kelli Kirkland
Oct 08, 2022
The Scariness of Intellectual Arrogance
Oct 01, 2022
How the Growth Mindset Shapes Employee Experiences and Increases Employee Engagement
Sep 24, 2022
Creating the Employee Experience with Inclusive Meeting Toolkits and Belonging Videos
Sep 17, 2022
Exploring the Belonging Project at Medtronic with Monica Pleasant
Sep 10, 2022
Swing for the Fences in the Belonging Ballpark
Sep 03, 2022
The Power of Me + The Power of We = Women of Color in the C-Suite
Aug 27, 2022
Lived Experiences of Women of Color in the C-Suite
Aug 20, 2022
For Women of Color in the C-Suite, Imposter Syndrome is a Real Fallacy
Aug 13, 2022
Learning and Growing Together
Aug 06, 2022
How CEOs Think, Grow, and Introduce New Ideas
Jul 30, 2022
Exploring the Perceived Disconnect about Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging in the C-suite
Jul 23, 2022
Leading Others to Places We Ourselves Need to Go First
Jul 16, 2022
An Introduction to C-suite Peer Advisory Groups
Jul 09, 2022
Kickin’ Off Real Conversations from the C-suite with Leo Bottary
Jul 02, 2022
The Journey Of Belonging
Jun 25, 2022
Real Conversations From the C-Suite
Jun 18, 2022
Key Take Aways
Jun 11, 2022
Leading by Unpacking
Jun 04, 2022
What final thoughts would you like to leave with us?
May 28, 2022
What do you suggest the executive leadership think about too?
May 21, 2022
3 practices of thriving communities
May 14, 2022
Why is emphasis on Belonging & Inclusion the top priority for you as a leader?
May 07, 2022
Determining DIB
Apr 30, 2022
Approaching Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Apr 23, 2022
Why have you chosen to first focus on the C-suite in an organization?
Apr 16, 2022
Who is Dr. Anita?
Apr 09, 2022
Introducing Dr. Anita: Behind the Mic
Apr 02, 2022
Real Conversations with Otis Boyles
Mar 26, 2022
Lived Experiences with Moe Orr
Mar 19, 2022
Allies in Action
Mar 12, 2022
March Madness on the Basketball Court and in the Workplace
Mar 05, 2022
Real Conversations with Michelle Beauchamp
Feb 26, 2022
Lived Experiences with Mickey Miela
Feb 19, 2022
Allies in Action
Feb 12, 2022
Celebrating Valentine's Day as a Labor of Love (and Self-Care)
Feb 05, 2022
Real Conversations with George Thompson
Jan 29, 2022
Lived Experiences with Stuart Newton
Jan 22, 2022
Allies in Action Setting Intentions for 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Setting Your Intention for a Great 2022
Jan 08, 2022
Real Conversations with Lisa Holmes
Dec 25, 2021
Lived Experiences with Anthony Vultaggio
Dec 18, 2021
Allies in Action
Dec 11, 2021
Holiday diversity and common themes
Dec 04, 2021
Real Conversations with Dr. Deena Brown
Nov 27, 2021
Lived Experiences with Stephanie Carter
Nov 20, 2021
Allies in Action
Nov 13, 2021
Gratitude and Refection
Nov 06, 2021
Real Conversations with Bruce Bennett
Oct 30, 2021
Real Conversations with Dr. Don Chick, Change Management and Leadership Development Expert
Oct 23, 2021
Lived Experiences of a Corporate Client
Oct 16, 2021
Allies in Action
Oct 09, 2021
What’s Scary About Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Oct 03, 2021
Real Conversations with Lori Condinus
Sep 25, 2021
Lived Experiences with Brian Colburn
Sep 18, 2021
Using Your Privilege to Benefit Others
Sep 11, 2021
Laboring for Justice as a Labor of Love
Sep 04, 2021
Real Conversations with Dr. Mary McCall
Aug 28, 2021
Lived Experiences with Dr. Sandhya Johnson
Aug 21, 2021
Allies in Action and Subtle Acts of Exclusion
Aug 14, 2021
A Subtle Awakening
Aug 07, 2021
Black Independence Through the Black Dollar
Jul 31, 2021
Black Independent Thought and Ways of Being
Jul 25, 2021
What July 4th Means to Me
Jul 17, 2021
What July 4th Means to Me
Jul 10, 2021
A Real Conversation with Helen Vits
Jun 26, 2021
Lived Experiences with Stephanie Nagami
Jun 19, 2021