Ep 2.6 - Daisy Auger-Domínguez: Inspiring Change Through Human-First Leadership

Speaking Human-First

When leaders wholeheartedly embrace our shared humanity and foster empathy, we unleash a transformative power that can reshape the workplace and beyond.

Daisy Auger-Domínguez, a distinguished HR and DEI C-Suite leader, renowned speaker, and author, brings her unique perspectives to the table. She delves into the importance of a human-first approach to leadership, the need to challenge the status quo, and the significance of dismantling barriers and power dynamics to foster more inclusive workplaces.

Our conversation also explores practical strategies. We delve into the power of self-awareness and vulnerability to foster connection. We also discuss the importance of intentionally designing time and space for rest and recharge, crucial for navigating and shaping a future where inclusion is not just a goal but a fundamental reality.

Listen to the full episode to hear:

• How Daisy’s is driven by a vision of workplaces as sites of dignity, respect, value, and joy
• The impact of Daisy’s upbringing and education in both the Dominican Republic and the U.S. on how she views and experiences the tension, biases, and limitations around identity in U.S. culture
• Why it’s necessary to interrogate our personal intersections of identity and authority when we seek to change the status quo of power dynamics in our worlds
• How Daisy has used sharing her mistakes and experiences to build connection and an audience
• Daisy’s long road to taking a “radical sabbatical” and giving herself the space and boundaries to actually rest, recover, and reclaim the joy in her work

Learn more about Daisy Auger-Domínguez:

• Website
• Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace
• Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People
• Inclusion Revolution TEDxPearlStreet
• The Visibility Clinic Lab Pass

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• Thought Leader Media
• Connect on LinkedIn