Natalie Parks
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Embracing Discomfort: The Catalyst for Inclusive Innovation
Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and leverage diverse perspectives to drive innovation? In this talk, participants will explore how personal discomfort can be a powerful tool for fostering inclusivity and breakthrough thinking in high-pressure environments.
Key Components:
- The Discomfort Zone: Understanding the link between personal challenge and inclusive leadership
- Diversity as a Constraint: Reframing diverse viewpoints as a catalyst for innovation
- Simulation Exercise: Leading an inclusive brainstorming session under time pressure
- Action Planning: Developing strategies to embrace discomfort and diversity in daily leadership
Participants will:
- Recognize how personal discomfort can lead to more inclusive and innovative thinking
- Learn techniques to leverage diverse perspectives in high-stakes decision-making
- Develop an action plan for fostering an inclusive culture that thrives on challenges
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Books by Natalie Parks
“The Behavior of Social Justice: Applying Behavior Analysis to Understand and Challenge Injustice” (2024)
This seminal work utilizes the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to understand people’s actions. It provides a framework for the study of social injustices that moves beyond just condemning others for their oppressive behaviors, outlining solutions that help work towards a more socially just society. Divided across three main sections, the book outlines the basic principles of applied behavior analysis, considers key tenets of social justice work, and examines how social justice work can be carried out on an individual and a wider institutional level. The first section focuses on the principles of behavior and how it expounds on the causes, reasons, and purposes behind one’s actions. The subsequent sections pay particular attention to how prejudice, stereotypes, and bias play out in society, and how prejudices and biases make us more likely to participate in social injustices. The third section provides a behavioral description of various -isms and discusses the difference between -isms and individual behaviors, before exploring common -isms. The book concludes with an analysis of the reasons behind their persistence, followed by solutions that can be embraced by people. Packed with case studies and reflective questions, The Behavior of Social Justice is an essential reading for students and scholars of behavioral sciences, psychology, sociology and education, as well as academics and researchers interested in the study of social justice.
“The New C-Suite: Civil Leadership in Action” (2024)
The New C-Suite offers a transformative approach to leadership, blending visionary thinking, ethical practice, and social responsibility to meet the challenges of the modern world. Through the combined wisdom of Tiana Sanchez and seven distinguished co-authors, this book presents a groundbreaking framework for "Civil Leadership"—a model that integrates community-first leadership, social responsibility, and the power of diversity. Each chapter delves into critical aspects of leadership, offering practical insights, real-world examples, and actionable strategies to drive long-term success while making a positive impact on society. Whether you're a seasoned executive, an emerging leader, or simply someone passionate about creating change, The New C-Suite will inspire you to lead with purpose, integrity, and a commitment to making a difference. Join us on this journey to redefine leadership for the future—where success is measured not just by profits, but by the positive impact we leave on the world.
“Feedback F!@#ups and How to Solve Them: Discover the Power of Behavior Science that Results in Proven Increases in Employee Performance” (2022)
In today's world, every moment a leader has is critical. What we do in each moment can lead to increased performance and productivity or the opposite. Feedback, when done correctly, can lead to increased performance, job satisfaction, and longevity of employees. When done incorrectly, it can have the opposite effect, leading to increased turnover, work avoidance. and job dissatisfaction. Feedback F!@#ups and How to Solve Them provides leaders with the exact formula necessary to use feedback as a performance enhancing tool. What's better is that it's based on science and proven to improve leaders' and managers' interactions with employees and subsequently improve the performance of their staff.
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