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Join Mark A. Griffin—an esteemed HR and organizational development expert, coach, consultant, author, and national speaker—as he explores innovative strategies to build thriving workplaces. The Encouragement for Work podcast is your go-to resource for enhancing employee loyalty, improving communication, reducing turnover, and fostering a faith-driven organizational culture. Through insightful discussions, expert interviews, and real-world case studies, Mark shares practical Faith Driven HR solutions rooted in faith-based leadership principles. Whether you’re an HR professional, business leader, church leader, higher education executive, or entrepreneur, this podcast equips you with actionable strategies to create a more engaged and committed workforce. Tune in to discover how the Encouragement for Work podcast can transform your leadership approach, strengthen your team, and inspire a workplace culture that values people, integrity, and long-term success. Subscribe now and start leading with impact! Learn more about the Faith Driven HR Movement here: FaithDrivenHR.com
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Friday Aug 18, 2023
DEI Is Inescapable: Partners Collaborate Around Biblical DEI
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) might seem like a new concept, but it’s actually been around for a long time. It’s just that the content has changed over the years, with the fundamentals of today’s DEI programs being built on Marxist teachings.
On the surface, the resulting structure has the appearance of leveling the playing field. But the outcomes have actually been shown to be divisive.
Listen in as Kevin McGary and Mark Griffin come together to discuss an alternative to that script through biblical DEI. Kevin shares information from his book, WOKEd UP! and Mark shares more about his DEI certification program. Together, their efforts provide a standard that celebrates differences and human connectedness in a much more accurate and effective manner.
Kevin and Mark also discuss how they met through Pinnacle Forum, which was inspired by Dr. Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ International. Dr. Bright challenged a handful of leaders in 1995 in Phoenix, Arizona, saying, “I believe the only way we can change our culture is to find a way to network our high-influence leaders and inspire them to use their influence for God.”
Kevin McGary is an entrepreneur, author, and public speaker. Kevin serves as co-founder of Every Black Life Matters (EBLM) and as chairman of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of California. His background, passion, and keen observations about the momentum of dramatic changes in culture and society all shine through WOKEd UP!, the fifth book he’s authored. All of his previous books delved into the arenas of politics and theology. But WOKEd UP! is strictly designed to combat the many powerful forces producing overarching influences seeking to detach global populations from positive morals and traditions.
Host Chuck Bryant has served with Pinnacle Forum since 2005 and is currently serving as its president and CEO. Chuck has held a few instrumental roles with Pinnacle Forum, first as executive director of Pinnacle Forum Modesto in California and then on the national board as well as board chair.
Mark A. Griffin is paving the way for employment opportunities without fear of religious discrimination even as the government seeks to reshape the business landscape. Mark stands in the gap and lives out his Kingdom mission by providing an alternative Bible-based DEI program for Christian nonprofits, churches, ministries, and camps. He also serves Christian-owned for-profit organizations looking for wiser choices in this space.
Listen in and glean beneficial information for your organization. You can contact Mark through his website, inhisnamehr.com, or find him on Twitter @inhisnamehr.
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