Podcasts I Wanna Work There Episode 14

Diversity Recruiting and ‘Positive Disruption’

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The what's what...

Diversity recruiting goes well beyond finding candidates who are simply different. It’s about identifying and hiring talent that will change the trajectory of your college or university in a productive way. Diversity recruiting both uplifts candidates in the minority while broadening the talent in the majority. The “positive disruption” of attracting and retaining diverse talent is what Rory Verrett’s work is all about.

A diversity recruiter and executive coach, Rory visits “I Wanna Work There!” to talk about how he identified the need for diversity recruiting in the executive space, why diversity recruiting is so important to the health of organizations, and why he decided to write his book, “The Pomegranate Principle: The Best Practices in Diversity Recruiting.”

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Rory E. Verrett is the founder of Protégé Search, a diversity executive search and leadership development firm. He is a trailblazing talent strategist who brings 20 years of experience in talent management, diversity and inclusion, executive search, and public affairs to mission-critical client projects.

Rory has shared his innovative insights on diversity and inclusion with Fortune, Forbes, and The New York Times. He has served as a moderator and speaker at Harvard University, the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Rory has also testified before the United States Congress as a national expert on diversity and inclusion in corporate America. He is the host of the award-winning Protégé Podcast, a career advice show focused on the career journeys of diverse professionals and leaders. Rory is a former trustee of Howard University and is the current president of the Harvard Law Black Alumni Association.

A graduate of Harvard Law School and Howard University, Rory is a former leader in the diversity practices of two global executive search firms (Spencer Stuart and Russell Reynolds Associates), and the first-ever head of talent management at the National Football League.

About the Podcast

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Eddie Francis

Eddie Francis, a brand strategy consultant, award-winning broadcaster, podcaster, and speaker, is driven by the deep belief in the importance of being valued. As the founder of Edify Ventures, a consultancy focusing on personal and employer branding, Eddie hosts "I Wanna Work There!" on employer branding in higher education and "For Our Edification" on personal leadership. With a background in radio, including hosting the "HBCU Lifestyle Podcast," Eddie's contributions extend to various platforms, earning him recognition as one of New Orleans Magazine's "30 People to Watch." In higher education, he played pivotal roles in brand identity, communications, and enrollment growth. As a speaker, Eddie shares leadership insights with college students and has contributed to the book "Leadership to Letters." Eddie holds a Master of Professional Studies in strategic leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in mass communication. Proudly affiliated with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., he is the husband of Dr. Halima Leak Francis and the father of Stevie.

I Wanna Work There

A great employee experience equals a great student experience. In a time where employee recruitment and retention is more challenging than ever, I Wanna Work There! takes a look at how colleges and universities can develop competitive, compelling employer brands. Join us for an honest and solutions-based look at the issues that surround institutions positioning themselves as employers of choice.