Gary Ryan Moving Beyond Being Good®

SummaryTom Verghese, an expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and conscious aging, shares his insights with Gary Ryan on Episode 189 of the Moving Beyond Being Good Podcast. Tom discusses his journey in the DEI space since 1992 and the importance of embracing diversity and inclusion as a leadership practice. He emphasizes the need to shift systemic structures and dismantle embedded biases to create meaningful change. Tom also explores the concept of conscious aging and the importance of being aware of the transitions and shifts that come with getting older. He highlights the role of elders in society and the value of passing on wisdom and life lessons to future generations. Key Takeaways Diversity and inclusion (DEI) should be seen as a leadership practice and not just the responsibility of DEI professionals. Creating meaningful change requires shifting systemic structures and dismantling embedded biases. Conscious aging is about being aware of the transitions and shifts that come with getting olde