Neil shares the most important evidence-based competencies a leader needs to embody for work and career success. Driven by a video posted on social media that could be easily interpreted as "angry black woman", Neil makes it clear how leaders can sabotage their own career without careful attention to their choices and responses. Neil Edwards is the host of The Leadership Range, he is a mindset coach who works with leaders on the four dimensions that determine their future: leadership, relationships, well-being and inclusion. His clients are on a journey to become increasingly inclusive, confident leaders, who are moving from leading some to leading everyone. He believes to become a great leader requires a willingness to challenge fixed beliefs, blind spots and shadows, biases, fears, old habits, and much or the rationalizations that profoundly keep leaders stuck. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/ Learn more about Pfizer on their website. http://bit.ly/2TTtZiZ Check out Pfizer's "The Antigen" podcast. https://bit.ly/3EIIUQD

Neil is officially returning to The Leadership Range for Season 2! Check out the trailer and catch new episodes every Monday. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil draws a distinction between power and privilege. It is an invitation to everyone to own their natural and equal power. He illustrates with examples of how to notice the difference between privilege and power using slavery, Hollywood, and Jeopardy. To close, Neil invites those with privilege to consider who they are as gatekeepers. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil discusses how words get in the way of advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. He uses the old childhood rhyme “Sticks and Stones” to highlight the error many were taught at an early age. In this episode he uses two scenarios to outline harmful and unproductive behaviors present in J.E.D.I work and invites leaders to be more relationally intelligent in their interactions in service of advancing racial justice. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil uses the reality of online dating and the wisdom of Organizational Relationship Systems Intelligence to explain what is arguably the most intractable problem corporations face after recruiting Black and brown employees. Retention. He lays out in clear terms, and offers a path out of this quagmire for corporations, Black job seekers, and Black employees. For executives and D&I leaders in large organizations Neil puts out an invitation to save millions of dollars with a simple change in mindset and action. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil uses concepts from Co-Active Leadership and Relationship Systems Intelligence, findings and facts from leadership research, and a personal example to illustrate how racism is expressed by well-meaning white people as dangerous blindspot, yet an everyday experience for Black people. He offers an invitation to leaders and organizations interested in moving the needle on corporate diversity and inclusion efforts with specific focus on anti-Black racism. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil uses Relationship Systems Intelligence to illustrate why we cannot expect predominantly white corporate cultures to be more Black. In this episode he outlines what to expect and how to respond to racial aggression through a systems-informed lens. He shares benefits of becoming a system-oriented leader through developing Relationship Systems Intelligence.  You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil lays out a behavior that doubles down on the already damaging nature of so-called microaggressions. It is a triggered response when generally well-meaning people are faced with the reality that they are the source of a microaggression or their racism is exposed at work. Listen to get a step-by-step approach to managing these situations and transforming a potentially horrible circumstance into a life-affirming experience. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil takes a direct look at what is happening across the nation and in corporate America with D&I work. He points directly at a hole and a dangerous trend that threatens to undermine the potential of the last year. Of course he brings in a life scenario to highlight the nonsense in the collective actions. Rather than ending with a tip, Neil makes a request and leaves an insight about the edge we want to cross, but is not guaranteed. efforts in corporate space. He closes with suggestions on how to test organizational commitment to addressing systemic racism in the workplace. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil uses context from a divergent field to illustrate how systems may operate to distract our attention. He takes listeners into the world of environmental justice and the global climate crisis to point out the difference between problem solving and exploitation, and then draws the contrast to the current diversity and inclusion efforts in corporate space. He closes with suggestions on how to test organizational commitment to addressing systemic racism in the workplace. Check out the two organizations Neil mentioned in the episode, the Earth Island Institute and the Plastic Pollution Coalition. https://livingcorporate.club/34c6FyG https://livingcorporate.club/3fEye96 You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil invites listeners to consider a single universal adversary as responsible for all social and emotional harm between people. He uses bigotry and business as a backdrop and challenges traditional thinking in diversity and inclusion work. There is a fundamental truth here for everyone, and an invitation to courageous internal action. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil shares a brief inspiration and invitation for all leaders who want a more kind and inclusive world. He reminds of the power of dreaming and calls us into a collective dream. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil invites Black and white leaders to consider their roles in giving up and taking away personal power in ways that harm us. He uses a personal story and a news headline to highlight the potentially socialized and learned behaviors, and the positive and negative ways deference manifests to either help or harm our individual or collective movement to more equitable conversations. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil invites corporate executives and individual leaders into the world of ghosts and time spirits to address systemic racism at work. He asserts that D&I programs are destined to fail, and the impact of systemic racism will recycle. Taking actions to address these deeper issues at the right level of intervention might be the systemic innovations companies need to final produce transformative results.  You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil calls forth organizational leaders to reframe naming racism, white supremacy, and white privilege inside their organizations as a way to reap the dividends of the their D&I efforts. He uses sexual harassment as an example to illustrate the gap that needs closing in how we talk about or do not talk about racism in the workplace. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neiledwardscoaching/

Neil offers a point of view and call to everyone for a renewed type of leadership in service of a more just society and workplace. Listen in to reflect not only on what you stand for, but also on the ground you stand on as a doorway to the leader you want to be. Neil Edwards is the host of the Leadership Range, a Leadership Coach, Team Coach, and Coach Supervisor. He is a soulful coach and facilitator who makes it easier for teams and leaders to have the difficult conversations across differences, to grow and produce results that businesses need. He trains and supports coaches and delivers transformative leadership development experiences.  You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com.

Neil closes out Women's History Month with gratitude and invites Black and Asian men to share their workplace experiences. You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neil_edwards_coaching/

Dr. Towanna Burrous joins Neil in an exploratory conversation that begins with being called out by her math teacher in junior high to being the founder of a professional coach training organization that doesn’t have an empty seat. Towanna touches on the crucial role of women in the workplace as a source for transformation through communities. As a disruptor and unifier, Towanna uses her foundation in math as a tool for her ongoing success and to bring others along. Dr. Towanna Burrous is the President of CoachDiversity Institute based in Washington, DC. As a much sought-after executive coach, Towanna’s mission is to empower diverse communities through executive coaching. The CoachDiversity team delivers training and curriculum for to-be coaches and customized diversity and leadership programs for corporate and individual clients. You can connect with Dr. Burrous on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/311UoLA Want to find out more about CoachDiversity? Check out their website http://bit.ly/3947Any

Neil opens the mic to his island-boy brother Dr. Akasha Saunders. Akasha opens the conversation with the beautiful imagery of watching the breeze make love to trees. Listen in as they talk about how anyone with a marginalized identity navigates their inner and outer worlds. Out of many, one. Nothing brings more joy to Akasha than cultivating spaces and opportunities for people to grow and develop. As an educator, coach, and facilitator, he is also committed to helping organizations foster deliberately inclusive cultures. He loves taking on challenges. He has a PhD in Human Development and is a Professional Certified Coach. He spends most of his time between Grenada and Bermuda with his partner, their soon-to-be 15-year-old son, and a very protective cockapoo dog. You can connect with Dr. Saunders on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/3bKYo9m You can connect with Neil on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can email him at neil@neiledwardscoaching.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedwards07/ https://twitter.com/Neil_E_Coaching https://www.instagram.com/neil_edwards_coaching/

Neil speaks with business leader and author Omar Harris about J.E.D.I. Leadership and the opportunity for business leaders and Black and brown people in the new world of diversity and inclusion work. Omar L. Harris is an entrepreneur, 20-year veteran of the global pharmaceutical industry, speaker, coach, and author of 5 books, including last year's "The Servant Leader's Manifesto." You can connect with Omar on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Links in order: https://bit.ly/38heMMY https://bit.ly/3v4eyT2 https://bit.ly/3ei6Leh Check out Omar's website. https://bit.ly/3bqqYg5 Learn more about (and order!) his books on Amazon. http://amzn.to/3qqBQyQ