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Why Companies dropped DEI

Did companies drop DEI because of the Trump administration, or is there something more to this behavior? Kara and Deanna discuss how the labor market factors into corporate decisions. Articles referred to in the podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/opinion/silicon-valley-trump-minneapolis.html https://www.techdirt.com/2026/02/03/turns-out-they-didnt-really-want-you-to-bring-your-whole-self-to-work/

We're back!

It's been forever, but Kara and Deanna are back to talk all things Psychological safety. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at gotps.pod@gmail.com

Episode 7 - How do you learn?

We all learn in different ways, and often inn multiple ways. Sometime it's hard to help someone new because they learn differently that you. Join Kara and Deanna ask they talk about one learning style model and how they learn. For more reading: https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/learning-styles-preferences/ [https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/learning-styles-preferences/] https://www.mindtools.com/addwv9h/learning-styles [https://www.mindtools.com/addwv9h/learning-styles] https://bau.edu/blog/types-of-learning-styles/ [https://bau.edu/blog/types-of-learning-styles/]

Episode 6 - You too can ask questions!

Deanna Kara talk about conversation safety and how grace time and asking questions are necessary for people. For more information: https://hbr.org/2017/06/your-new-hires-wont-succeed-unless-you-onboard-them-properly?utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=domcontent&utm_term=Non-Brand&tpcc=paidsearch.google.dsacontent&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3NyxBhBmEiwAyofDYZqvMgnZOn0nOwqWp_dHXdunlnUJaYJ7tCZ3YP0GJFlJ867sY7Wo1xoCQA4QAvD_BwE [https://hbr.org/2017/06/your-new-hires-wont-succeed-unless-you-onboard-them-properly?utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=domcontent&utm_term=Non-Brand&tpcc=paidsearch.google.dsacontent&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3NyxBhBmEiwAyofDYZqvMgnZOn0nOwqWp_dHXdunlnUJaYJ7tCZ3YP0GJFlJ867sY7Wo1xoCQA4QAvD_BwE] https://www.forbes.com/sites/adigaskell/2023/01/03/we-need-time-to-adapt-to-new-colleagues/?sh=5a4c8b7d12de [https://www.forbes.com/sites/adigaskell/2023/01/03/we-need-time-to-adapt-to-new-colleagues/?sh=5a4c8b7d12de] https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/talent-acquisition/onboarding-key-to-retaining-engaging-talent [https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/talent-acquisition/onboarding-key-to-retaining-engaging-talent]

Episode 5 - The good, the bad, and the ugly about starting a new team

Does forming, storming, and norming really work? Join Deanna and Kara as they break down how this model works with psychological safety. To read more: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1965-12187-001 https://www.mindtools.com/abyj5fi/forming-storming-norming-and-performing https://teamhood.com/team-performance-resources/team-development-cycle/