Humanize Diversity and Inclusion

This First Round CEO Summit Talk features Damien Hooper-Campbell, the Chief Diversity Officer at eBay.

[@teejohnson9160]

I'm taking a class for my Master's degree in Organizational Leadership/Human Resources Development. This video was part of the required resources in one of the units. I am impressed with Mr. Hooper-Campbell's analogy on the party invitation, and the dance invitation while at the party. I am also very glad he went deeper than the normal race, religion, gender, age inclusion diversity definition. All of the examples of exclusion experiences given by the audience members were extremely relatable to me. Excellent video.

[@calebinorio100]

Same, and same!

[@kingryanPvP]

RonJon sent me here

[@paulg8487]

Great presentation. The clear distinction between Diversity and Inclusion with the dance simile was fantastic. Thank you.

[@dennis-yd3xg]

who is here for BA 342?

[@dennisdu7234]

give me your notes bro

[@user-vh1ru4hy6t]

@@dennisdu7234 Bro, it's gonna be a clicker quiz for 30 points. Imagining that we only get 30 seconds for each question.

[@waltaherron5146]

Brilliant!!! The focus on exclusion and the consequent feeling are a great approach explaining the topic of managing diversity.

[@TheSmartShowChannel]

does anyone know where I can find archival data for diversity in senior leadership? I'm doing data-collection for my dissertation and archives is one of the method

[@YappieKitchen]

what an incredible speaker!

[@perrinefarque]

He is fantastic!

[@dangelangello8567]

Brilliant. Saving this for later! We need more down to earth talk like this

[@fashionnursekesha]

Well said.... For some strange reasons Ive decided to do some research on diversity and narrowed it down to nursing! It's such an intriguing topic to discuss!

[@Samda3rd10]

This was powerful cousin!

[@plantdaddy69]

BA 342?

[@Gologo7]

Diversity is bull… How do people want to put people in places the don’t want to be in. Also add to that that some people don’t want to get smart in these areas. As a immigrant I see opportunities everywhere all you have to do is the work.

[@michaeld9682]

Shhhh. This dei nonsense is a religion

[@maheshchauhan9290]

This was a sincere and open presentation with content that made me, and I hope others, reflect. Thank you.

[@ryancarson2980]

Thanks Damien! Appreciate this talk.

[@fjohnson9463]

Very interesting, I particularly like your statement at 19.00. No fault of your own, the demographic of audience seemed to be limited, I would have been interested to see the examples from a broader range of socio-economic, cultural and age background for example.

[@virgotendencies653]

That was amazing

[@JustineDharni]

*tears*....love the first step of not allowing anyone in our sphere to feel excluded.

[@perrinefarque]

Loving this different take on diversity and inclusion! Great job Damien!

[@arvinpareftsid2039]

Superb presentation! Very articulate young man, we need more like him

[@naturallydope6971]

I'm listening to this in 2020 during the pandemic. It presentation was amazing because this is something I'm thinking about studying for grad school.

[@ga1998]

One of the best thought provoking presentations.

[@lnyhbt14]

Excellent presentation!!!

[@cmalmonte]

This is, by far, the single best talk I have heard to date about the topic of diversity and inclusion (D&I). Being a first-generation American and growing up in both diverse and non-diverse environments, I have grown to appreciate the many lenses one can have when it comes to holistic D&I. @Damien Hooper-Campbell - I'll be reaching out as I would love to have you speak at an event at some point. Fantastic. Thank you.

[@cmalmonte]

@Greg Pettis okay ....

[@hellogoodbye4061]

@@cmalmonte saying "okay" is not answering Greg Pettis' question, just avoiding it.

[@cmalmonte]

@@hellogoodbye4061 There is no avoiding. That wasn't a question, it was a comment. If it was simply a challenge, this isn't exactly the forum I choose to have healthy debate. I'm always open to other people's perspectives and understand why Greg would make that comment. It isn't the first time I've heard it. I'm just not sure why Greg or you are looking for. Are you looking to engage? Are you looking to critique? Is there an actual question?

[@hellogoodbye4061]

@@cmalmonte Okay, if you need his comment in the form of a question...."would you have a problem if the workforce was 100 percent black?"....then again, you will likely engage in some form of doublespeak, word salad to justify a company that is entirely black not to seek diversity. So, I suppose the question stands, although pretty much know where it will go. But then, you just might surprise.

[@cmalmonte]

@@hellogoodbye4061 ah, thanks for that. It seems both you and Greg have asserted what I'm about and perhaps my philosophy on things. I'm not sure how you can do that as neither of you know me. This doesn't lend to actual dialogue and it feels like you both prefer to feed off of conflict. Maybe I'm wrong. Happy to answer the question. I would have a problem with any company where the makeup of their workforce is designed solely on physical attributes (or any attributes that have zero to do with the actual job). It's unethical and anyone with any sense in the modern world would not go there. I happen to know from experience, that in developing countries, this type of behavior still happens ... unfortunately. Again, I'm not sure why both you and Gregg did assumed I wouldn't have an diversity perspective if it came to a 100% black company. Diversity comes in so many other forms ... background, experience, intellectually, socioeconomic, class, religion, value-system, ethics, family background, age ... it's never just skin color and gender. What Damien talks about in this speech is exactly this ... a much broader and dare I say, inclusive perspective on the topic. This is why I was impressed and inspired. Which begs the question ... have you or Greg even watched this all the way through? If you haven't, I would highly recommend it. You might like it. If you have watched/listened all the way through and still have an issue with what he said. Well, then ... okay.... :)

[@azaanqazi671]

BUAD304 Professor McGrath the GOAT

[@felipefernandez2049]

Bro I found you hahaha

[@luisochoa1414]

Superb presentation, I am a big fan of your work Damien!! You brought diversity to the human level of understanding.

[@craigsproston7378]

I think what he said is correct. It is not about just feminism, race and gender. What is a shame he wears a tee shirt of Martin Luther King. Isn’t that symbolic for race? What was good about Martin Luther King he wanted equal opportunities for everyone regardless of the colour of their skin. Why are we having such issues about skin colour? It’s just people have different skin colour. So what? I can only think it’s more to do with culture why we have trouble over this issue.

[@jsmith2835]

Creative and interesting, thank you

[@charlaweiss9984]

Excellent presentation. Captures the heart, supports the idea that everyone has a st

[@gregarmstrong2537]

I brought this presentation into our DEI meetings at work because all of the conversations to that point were about metrics.

[@chanderashid9390]

Good stuff...! im sure will help me in my Exams.Thanks

[@karinkicat]

I'm so excited to see you!

[@Tyreeleslie]

WELL done my brother.Being a Humanities with emphasis in African-American studies..You have made me proud and give me hope.

[@edwardk3]

Great speaker, but his corporate job is rather unfortunate.

[@redsoxgr]

Great message from a very talented presenter!

[@dhennon10]

Brilliant speaker you can learn a lot just by listening 10/10 recommend

[@flewjewcoop5308]

If everyone is the same why do we need diversity?

[@taheerashaheed5262]

Because we are only the same in terms of our genetic makeup/DNA. However, we all have different experiences, socio & economic backgrounds, educational levels, gender cclassifications, etc. These diverse categories conbined create either excellent or poor living and working conditions when people feel excluded, lonely, hurt, unimportant, etc.

[@taheerashaheed5262]

*combined

[@user-ej3iw8lw3w]

some people are more diverse than others. the same way that some people are more equal than others

[@so_helenrenea]

The media influence a lot of people including myself that diversity is based on race and gender, and now after watching this I feel more knowledgeable. Thank you Mr. Damien

[@usapatriot4peace894]

KSA or DIE. If you’re a government worker or a veteran that has applied for a government job your qualifications are based upon: KSA = Knowledge, Skills, Ability. DIE = Diversity, Inclusion, Equity (Equity is not the same as Equality) does nothing to prove an individual’s Knowledge, Skills and Ability to do the job. If a company feels compelled to add a DIE hiring manager or change their company logo to rainbow colors to pander to the LGBTQ group or DIE group, it’s perceived as patronizing and thus that company may be suspect or actually guilty of past discriminatory hiring practices. The bottom line…any Federal, State, public or private company that discriminates against a person’s race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, economic status, veteran status or disability is in violation of State and Federal employment laws. Teach your children well.

[@iHateUniversity]

Support Diversity Equity and Coercion

[@mariafernandes6183]

Most of the people I work or interact with in my work surroundings are biased and do not welcome diversity

[@klimmm8235]

Great video and explanation of diversity & inclusion!!

[@DestroyAllDemocrats]

Since America has focused on DEI instead of merit and experience we have gotten a weaker military, more in debt to foreign adversaries, higher taxes, less opportunities the list goes on. Diversity is only a strength when the people are competent.

[@michaeld9682]

Great idea. Let's discriminate against people based on their sex and melanin levels

[@Hahapizza420]

I believe diversity is an old wooden ship

[@TheToledoTrumpton]

Well, it makes no sense historically speaking. The most violent empires and countries were almost always the most diverse. If you look around, anywhere where there is a lot of racial diversity, there is violence and strife, and it doesn't really matter which race is in charge. I wonder if that is not the male part of biological selection. Men take care of macro evolution of our species and we remain racially divided so that the fittest survive and the strongest prevail. Women take care of individual selection of mates. As our societies become more maternal, female priorities have prevailed, their interests are served by a wide selection of potential mates, but men's evolutionary priorities are not well served by diversity. It may just be that men are biologically unable to accept complete racial harmony. Unfortunately, the current climate doesn't allow for a discussion on those grounds. Even if it would save many lives and lead to economic prosperity, you cant have that discussion.

[@bademoxy]

​@@TheToledoTrumpton thank you for recognizing that tribalism is part of biology and evolution . please provide actual examples where racial and gender diversity DID increase economic prosperity. any pro private business manager is going to view legislated diversity/quotas as an economic burden and a source of toxic resentment ,not to mention a critical reduction in market competitiveness .

[@storyo6839]

Great talk.

[@jenandryanboone]

MADM 701...anyone?

[@answanjohnson9196]

Madm 701

[@sferguson240]

Its very confusing ... one one hand diversity is praised (which I agree) ... THEN you have sponsored segregation like Columbia which has a seperate graduation for black students, seperate black only domitories ... many schools across the country have the same setups. This isn't diversity ... and its supported and promoted.

[@michaeld9682]

These people are so confused

[@user-ej3iw8lw3w]

you don't get it. diversity means an absence of white people. that's why black-only schools and colleges are to be celebrated, rather than questioned

[@doctorgeorgemd]

Well said !

[@IggySky]

I am not sure where you making assumptions.. .Its not popular...

[@Seremonii]

Great job !

[@juanmora210]

Great presentation, but I can help but wonder if a white man wearing a Trump shirt would get praised. Nothing on MLK he was a great leader, but there is millions of people that think Trump is a leader as well, but people only see the surface. It's a two-edged sword. I am not a democrat or republican , but I just want everyone to respect everyone' else's choices. I respect you and your choices , but don't expect me to like them. But people get angry when they try shoving there agenda down my throat, and I don't let them . Remember Jesus said love everyone, he never said anything about liking them.

[@kelvinfoye4728]

Stay focused on the message and not his shirt. Messages of MLK and Trump are totally different as well.

[@karinkicat]

Yup!

[@Lovey13777]

Awesome message!!

[@josemorgado2282]

Very inspiring conversation about D&I.

[@goldenfleecewarren]

WOW... this is excellent... glad I stopped to view. THANKS, Damien.

[@mindful3334]

So he's saying have a conversation with coworkers and find out what it is that would make them feel included? That's all good in theory but I really doubt an organization or company is going to be able to meet those requests. I also want to point out that we're only hearing the unincluded person's perspective. For example, the young man who entered companies with many ideas on how to improve may have been dismissed or discredited because they weren't good ideas due to his lack of experience. In terms of diversity with relation to inclusion, how do you create a space that feels inclusive to everyone? That would be a space that everyone feels comfortable. The only way to achieve this is through enforced speech. Notice how he gave no solutions to possible scenarios? I even sense small doses of Marxist Conflict Theory. This is very vague and highly suspicious of being a trojan horse. I wouldn't bring these people into my company.

[@scottgodkins2017]

Why is it “good in theory“? Can’t it just be a good idea? Meet what requests? Yes, THAT WOULD be a space where everyone feels comfortable….What is enforced speech? Did you totally just make up your own word just now? Can’t imagine how in the hell you “sensed” conflict theory. And a Trojan horse as well…..wow. I think maybe, just maybe, you overthought this a bit.

[@micheleedmond6901]

Good lesson

[@Iamjocelynsilva]

Phenomenal

[@stevenswld]

I passed by a farm that had several mules and several race horses. I walked to the fence to pet a mule and he said “You may pet me but don’t call me a mule”. I asked why and he said “It hurts my feelings. It’s a derogatory label and I’m as good as those race horses over there”. You’re right, I said. The mule replied “We are all equal and nobody is better than anyone else”. I said “That’s very true”. Then, the mule said he could prove he was equal by entering a horse race at Louisiana Downs if I would enter him in the race. I had to agree to keep from hurting the mules feelings. The mule lost the race and I lost $1000 betting on the mule. The mule then explained that he only lost because the race didn’t favor mules. The rules were too rigid and the race horses had longer legs. I thought for a minute and said “You’re absolutely right, Mule”. When I got him back to the farm, the race horses said “That mule thought he could beat us in a race”. “That mule should realize he should plow the field and leave the racing to us”. The mule yelled at the race horses and said “Don’t call me a mule. It hurts my feelings”. The races horses decided to call the mule a cross-breed instead. That worked until the cross-bred mule yelled “Don’t call me a cross breed. It hurts my feelings. Everybody is equal”. After this got around to the race track managers, they decided to allow mules to race in the race track against thoroughbreds so all the other mules wouldn’t refuse to plow the fields. Since they knew the mules would never win, they implemented affirmative action to help the mules find a spot on the track. Eventually, the gambling visitors stop coming to the races and all the race horse owners quit racing their horses. The race track went out of business because it moved the track to another country where there were no mules. Everything went well for years until someone overheard an immigrant mule telling one of the horses “Don’t call me a mule. It hurts my feelings”.

[@bademoxy]

Frankfurt School Marxists found that western industrialized nations couldn't be overthrown by class warfare , mostly because they were western (Christian family based), industrialized(working middle class)nations (loyal to nationhood). So escaping west Europe after losing to fascist nationalists, they came up with cultural wars (group identity/SJW victimhood narratives) and by the 1960's began infecting academia , news media and Hollywood -the final stage manifestations in Democrat cities you see on your TV screens this year.They want the west divided bankrupt and destroyed

[@angbuxton3132]

this is the stupidest shit ive ever read in my entire life.

[@user-ej3iw8lw3w]

the reason why China is now the world's greatest economy. the former powerhouses are full of affirmative action-sponsored mules and other similar low-iq animals

[@sherryraeketterling9725]

Why is this crap being taught in 9th & 11th grade in a computer class in New Richland MN...🤬🤬🤬

[@MarkCerqueira]

"The worst thing you can do is say nothing at all." 👏👏👏

[@michaeld9682]

Instead let's waste money and time by discriminating based on race

[@sarahjr999]

Even the 'fun' (and irrelevant) example leading into a basic circle-of-trust concept was based on a film starring two white men (the photo shown in the talk was of them), written by white man, directed by white man... For diversity and inclusion, every opportunity should be taken to celebrate diversity and include everyone. And this talk didn't do that.

[@gospelvcr]

great job on focusing on what is irrelevant

[@GlobalPrivateTruthWarrior]

DEI has mostly taken black people's pain and help other groups. No different than the POC group take black people's pain for their own selfish benefits.

[@samuelfarris882]

of course he has NO DATA, this lived experience stuff is totally nonsense. It is just dumb

[@darrenbellenger1]

DeNiro (on the right) is bad, Stiller (on the left) is good. I can't believe people fall for this kindergarden shit

[@steve19811]

Imagine if they were inclusive in the NBA...... Sports needs inclusion!

[@nicholasr79]

Steven Beisheim great analogy. Diversity and equity have an excellent facade, but are actually murderous.

[@ngreen03]

Great point Steven...here's an article about how the NBA is working to solve their diversity challenges. www.inc.com/zoe-henry/jopwell-announces-deal-with-nba.html

[@DuganSEAL]

@@ngreen03 Way to miss the point

[@user-ej3iw8lw3w]

the NBA isn't a company.

[@sarahjr999]

So it's all about inclusivity and bringing everyone into the conversation, yet when you call on volunteers to speak, you call on seven men and only one woman (the first six are men). For a diversity and inclusion speaker to be apparently unaware of this issue of women not having a voice, this was a real fail for me. Add. Was washing-up while listening to this so only heard it. Have watched now and noticed also majority of volunteer speakers were white. Who gets to speak (especially in groups and especially in public) is a huge diversity/inclusion issue. There's a whole lot of systemic prejudice and implicit bias behind who feels comfortable volunteering to speak and who is encouraged to speak. And this wasn't even noticed/noted by the key speaker.

[@070agga]

You obviously missed the whole point of his talk. And the fact you even paid attention to the gender and races of those people talking, instead of listening to them being open and honest, that makes YOU a racist and a sexist. Because healthy people don't care if it is a woman or a man that speaks. Healthy people don't care what color of skin that person has. What matters is what the message is. But not for you, you just have to pay attention to their looks and their gender. And that makes you a part of the problem.

[@tp7738]

Well said. He made a point of ensuring that people from the balcony got to speak (which is good). But he did not make a point of ensuring that more women got a chance to speak. Or black/Hispanic people. Now, that may have been challenging to do, due to the demographics of tech. But he could have at least tried. And while diversity is more than just race and gender, you can’t go to the other extreme and IGNORE race and gender! People (unintentionally) exclude others based on race and gender, and are not aware of it. You can’t just ignore it.

[@ALB6969]

Forced to watch this for a class, this guy keeps saying the same buzz words every few minutes. Annoying.. lots of talk but could be surmised within 5 minutes easily.

[@sgonged]

My company adopted this BS....now we have people with skills passed up for advancement based on skin color....racist?

[@user-ej3iw8lw3w]

the real advancement that should be striven for is the utter destruction of white pride and racism

[@steve19811]

This is a great way to guilt competent/prodctive people into accepting incompetent employees due to inclusion.

[@bademoxy]

they hate free market capitalism just as they hate the ideals of individualism and personal responsibility. WHY? all those things are antithetical to communism/collectivism. understand that they WANT private businesses GONE.

[@sherryraeketterling9725]

Take your racism somewhere else! This is disgusting