Culture by Neurodesign

Episode 11: DEI and the straight white male: what can I contribute?

Dr. Lisa Colledge explores barriers to engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), especially for straight white men, and reframes DEI as a strategy for innovation, retention, and talent. She introduces cognitive inclusion—embracing diverse thinking—and offers practical tools to help leaders confidently advance inclusion for all.
 
I’m Dr Lisa Colledge, and I help ambitious leaders build future-ready teams they trust to deliver now and adapt to whatever’s next — driving engagement, performance, and enduring resilience.
Learn more about building Neuro-Inspired Teams that outpace, outperform, and outlast your competition.

Episode 10: DEI in the media spotlight: are you feeling the pressure?

Dr. Lisa Colledge examines the challenges and opportunities of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in today’s turbulent media landscape. From corporate missteps to lessons in authenticity, she explores the pressures leaders face when addressing sensitive inclusion topics. Drawing on real-world examples like Salesforce's Mark Benioff and candid LinkedIn discussions on neurodivergence, Lisa highlights why authenticity and evidence-based leadership are essential for success in the DEI space.
 
I’m Dr Lisa Colledge, and I help ambitious leaders build future-ready teams they trust to deliver now and adapt to whatever’s next — driving engagement, performance, and enduring resilience.
Learn more about building Neuro-Inspired Teams that outpace, outperform, and outlast your competition.

Episode 09: Can’t I rely on ERGs to drive DEI?

Dr. Lisa Colledge examines whether leaders can entrust Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Drawing on her experience leading a disability-focused ERG and backed by research, she explains how relying solely on ERGs can lead to uneven progress, burnout, and missed opportunities. Instead, she advocates for leadership accountability and a "Freedom within a Framework" approach to ensure sustainable and impactful DEI efforts.
 
I’m Dr Lisa Colledge, and I help ambitious leaders build future-ready teams they trust to deliver now and adapt to whatever’s next — driving engagement, performance, and enduring resilience.
Learn more about building Neuro-Inspired Teams that outpace, outperform, and outlast your competition.

Episode 08: We’ve invested in diversity. Can we hit pause?

Dr Lisa Colledge discusses the limitations of traditional diversity programs in organizations and urges leaders to rethink their approach to DEI.
While a diversity focus can create valuable communities and support networks, they often fall short of driving true equity and organizational success. Lisa highlights the importance of fostering a cognitively inclusive culture, where people of all neurostyles and backgrounds can contribute their best.
 
I’m Dr Lisa Colledge, and I help ambitious leaders build future-ready teams they trust to deliver now and adapt to whatever’s next — driving engagement, performance, and enduring resilience.
Learn more about building Neuro-Inspired Teams that outpace, outperform, and outlast your competition.

Episode 07: Rethinking DEI: organizational as well as individual benefit

Dr. Lisa Colledge calls for a shift in DEI from meeting representation targets to building an inclusive culture that drives organizational success. Highlighting the benefits of cognitive inclusion on well-being and performance, she makes a strong case for leadership-led inclusion as a strategic priority, supported by research on flexible thinking and engagement.
 
I’m Dr Lisa Colledge, and I help ambitious leaders build future-ready teams they trust to deliver now and adapt to whatever’s next — driving engagement, performance, and enduring resilience.
Learn more about building Neuro-Inspired Teams that outpace, outperform, and outlast your competition.

Episode 06: From ambition to action: what it’s like to work with me

Lisa shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work with her. She discusses her strengths in breaking down complex, ambiguous problems, highlights her unique approach to influencing and executing strategies, and shares seven key quotes that shape her leadership style.
This is the final episode in the introductory theme, Meet Lisa: my journey from science to inclusive leadership setting the stage for more in-depth conversations about inclusive leadership.
 
I’m Dr Lisa Colledge, and I help ambitious leaders build future-ready teams they trust to deliver now and adapt to whatever’s next — driving engagement, performance, and enduring resilience.
Learn more about building Neuro-Inspired Teams that outpace, outperform, and outlast your competition.

Episode 05: Driving lasting impact: three case studies of sustainable competitive advantage

Lisa explores three real-world case studies that demonstrate the application of some of the factors common to change initiatives, which Lisa described in episode 4. 
Join Lisa as she explores impactful transformations through product innovation, the creation of a framework for responsible metrics, and a department-wide cultural shift. Learn how involving stakeholders, building trust, and applying an agile mindset can de-risk major changes and drive long-term success.
 
 
I’m Dr Lisa Colledge, and I help ambitious leaders build future-ready teams they trust to deliver now and adapt to whatever’s next — driving engagement, performance, and enduring resilience.
Learn more about building Neuro-Inspired Teams that outpace, outperform, and outlast your competition.

Episode 04: De-risking cultural change: my approach to transforming your organization

Lisa shares her approach to managing the risks associated with large-scale cultural change initiatives, emphasizing that these efforts can be treated much like launching a new product. Lisa discusses four key factors from the literature that successful cultural change initiatives have in common, and adds three essential tips from her experience.
 
I’m Dr Lisa Colledge, and I help ambitious leaders build future-ready teams they trust to deliver now and adapt to whatever’s next — driving engagement, performance, and enduring resilience.
Learn more about building Neuro-Inspired Teams that outpace, outperform, and outlast your competition.

Episode 03: From personal experience to leadership: why inclusion became my career priority

Lisa shares a deeply personal journey that led her to make cognitive inclusion the focus of her career. After discovering her son’s autism, her personal experiences and leadership roles shaped her dedication to fostering inclusion in the workplace. Lisa explains how embracing cognitive inclusion has the potential to improve both people and business metrics, including retention, wellness, profitability, and innovation.
 
I’m Dr Lisa Colledge, and I help ambitious leaders build future-ready teams they trust to deliver now and adapt to whatever’s next — driving engagement, performance, and enduring resilience.
Learn more about building Neuro-Inspired Teams that outpace, outperform, and outlast your competition.

Episode 02: DEI and me: a journey from indifference to insight

Lisa shares her personal journey from being indifferent to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to becoming a passionate advocate for inclusion. She explains the impact of her upbringing, personal experiences, and the discovery of cognitive diversity, which has driven her to emphasize that inclusion must be inclusive – relevant to everyone and not just specific groups. Lisa explores the difference between DEI and how enabling cognitive diversity can boost both people and business metrics.
 
I’m Dr Lisa Colledge, and I help ambitious leaders build future-ready teams they trust to deliver now and adapt to whatever’s next — driving engagement, performance, and enduring resilience.
Learn more about building Neuro-Inspired Teams that outpace, outperform, and outlast your competition.