In this week’s episode, NLI Co-founder and CEO Dr. David Rock is joined by Diversity & Inclusion Practice Lead Ester Neznanova, and Senior Researcher Michaela Simpson to discuss how science can inform strategy in DE&I. Together, they explore strategies used to engage leaders and spark change. They share NLI’s latest thinking and best practices, including how to activate emotional buy-in, the importance of accentuating benefits, and the role of explaining the mechanisms of change.

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Is AI Costing Us the “Stuff of Thought”?
The rise of AI agents found in all corners of the workplace, including high-stakes conversations – where bots can sometimes represent as many as half the expected group – is
