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Patrick Casale discusses workplace culture transformation and DEI efforts with Angela Howard.

In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Angela Howard, founder of Call for Culture and former head of People and Culture, about transforming workplace culture and leading substantive organizational change. Angela shares insights on building truly equitable, people-centered organizations and offers a much-needed reality check on performative vs. authentic DEI efforts. Here are 3 key takeaways: True Culture Change Starts at the Top: Diagnose gaps within your organization. Often, leadership habits are the real barrier to progress, not the employees. Addressing leadership resistance is vital for sustainable transformation. Beware the Red Flags: Language like “we’re all family here” or “work hard, play hard” can signal toxic workplace dynamics. Evaluate if your organization values partnership over possessiveness and transparency over secrecy. Choose Collective Action over Empty Marketing: Conferences and gatherings should prioritize actionable conversations, equitable opportunities, and systemic impact—not just box-ticking or PR. Seek out spaces that foster real change, not just appearances. More about Angela: Angela R. Howard is a globally recognized equity-centered organizational…

People in this episode

Host: Patrick Casale

Guest: Angela Howard

Topics covered

• DEI
• workplace culture
• organizational change
• leadership
• equity

Keywords

• toxic workplace
• culture change
• leadership habits
• performative DEI
• authentic DEI

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Call for Culture

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