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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the current trend of companies 'sending their employees to charm school'. They dissect the essence of professional etiquette in the workplace from their perspectives as a Black woman and a South Asian woman respectively, critiquing the concept of 'charm school'. They question the necessity, the cultural implications, and the responsibility of implementing etiquette training, arguing that it represents more of a professional development issue and should be treated as such. Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!   Check Out Our Website! https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/ Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn! Dee C. Marshall Mita Mallick Check out Mita’s new book! https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097 Timestamps:  (01:31) - The Charm School Mystery (02:24) - Unpacking the Charm School Trend (04:08) - The Reality of Workplace Etiquette (04:56) - The Impact of Etiquette on Women of Color (08:09) - The Role of HR in Workplace Etiquette (10:41) - Finding the Positive in Workplace Etiquette Training (11:37) - The Etiquette School Debate: Who Defines the Rules? (13:28) - The Skepticism Around Etiquette Schools: A Critical View (15:56) - Office Dynamics and Adjustments: The Open Office Debate (17:40) - Generational Differences and Office Etiquette (18:48) - The Role of Managers in Maintaining Office Etiquette (19:24) - The Importance of Home Training in Office Etiquette (20:59) - The Company's Responsibility in Setting Office Etiquette

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the sensitive topic of layoffs within organizations and the appropriate method to carry them out. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the importance of open communication, respect for employees, and the impact of sensitive handling of such crucial issues. Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!   Check Out Our Website! https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/ Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn! Dee C. Marshall Mita Mallick Check out Mita’s new book! https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097 Timestamps:  (01:14) - The Topic of the Day: Layoffs Over Email (01:28) - The Impact of Layoffs Over Email (02:17) - The Role of Managers in Layoffs (03:20) - The Evolution of Layoff Conversations (05:07) - The Impact of Tech Industry on Layoffs (05:35) - The Importance of Communication in Layoffs (07:35) - The Role of Leadership in Layoffs (08:26) - The Importance of Dignity in Layoffs (11:31) - The Impact of Layoffs on Employees (13:22) - The Responsibility of Companies in Layoffs (20:13) - The Difference Between Private and Public Companies in Layoffs (20:46) - Tips for Handling Layoffs

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the ongoing importance of maintaining an updated resume. They explore the potential pitfalls of not being able to quickly produce a CV during unexpected job loss, the dilemma of over-titling, the importance of title consistency across platforms, and the importance of LinkedIn as a resume companion. Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!   Check Out Our Website! https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/ Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn! Dee C. Marshall Mita Mallick Check out Mita’s new book! https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097 Timestamps: (01:15) - The Importance of Keeping Your Resume Ready (01:59) - Real-life Example: The Consequences of Not Having a Ready Resume (02:34) - The Importance of Updating Your Resume Regularly (04:55) - The Role of LinkedIn in Your Professional Profile (06:01) - The Importance of Consistency Across Different Platforms (07:46) - The Role of Titles in Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile (17:42) - The Importance of Interviewing Regularly (20:50) - Final Tips and Conclusion

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick explore the issue of employees recording their layoffs, drawn from their diverse perspectives as a Black woman and a South Asian woman. The hosts discuss why some employees feel compelled to do this, noting it usually stems from a lack of trust and a desire to expose unfair treatment. Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!   Check Out Our Website! https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/ Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn! Dee C. Marshall Mita Mallick Check out Mita’s new book! https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097 Timestamps: (01:15) - The Topic of the Day: Recording Layoffs (02:30) - Case Study: The Cloudflare Employee (04:10) - The Power of Recording and Social Media (05:22) - The Legal Aspects of Recording (06:33) - The Role of Leadership in Layoffs (11:23) - The Consequences of Recording Layoffs (19:21) - The Power Shift in the Workplace (20:35) - Tips for Handling Layoffs (22:00) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the recurring issue of individuals seeking ideas and information from women of color without giving proper credit or recognition. They share personal experiences and stories that highlight the importance of valuing and crediting the ideas and contributions of women of color. The hosts emphasize the need for allies to listen and understand the impact of such actions. Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!   Check Out Our Website! https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/ Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn! Dee C. Marshall Mita Mallick Check out Mita’s new book! https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about feedback! Allies, not all feedback is GOOD feedback. Feedback alone is not enough, you have to ask for insights as well! Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!   Check Out Our Website! https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/ Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn! Dee C. Marshall Mita Mallick Check out Mita’s new book! https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097 Timestamps: (2:36) - Do I need to collaborate more?  (6:40) - Does everyone know how to give feedback? (11:15) - Why do we like people who are like us?  (15:25) - Core competencies (24:42) - Three tips! 

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about, for the second time, just stop misspelling my name! People listen, whether you’re writing an email, a message, or preparing a public announcement, please make sure to check, check, double check!  Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!   Check Out Our Website! https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/ Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn! Dee C. Marshall Mita Mallick Check out Here Here Market! Here Here Market Check out Mita’s new book! https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about how you get minimized and why you get minimized! Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!   Check Out Our Website! https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/ Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn! Dee C. Marshall Mita Mallick Check out Here Here Market! Here Here Market Check out Mita’s new book! https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about the importance of hard work and dedication and how to tell someone you earned what you have today! Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!   Check Out Our Website! https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/ Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn! Dee C. Marshall Mita Mallick Check out Here Here Market! Here Here Market Check out Mita’s new book! https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, Dee and Mita as talk about why and how you should stop working so hard and instead, start to work smart. Working smart doesn’t mean you’re doing fewer work people! Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up! Check Out Our Website! https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/ Check out Mita’s new book! https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097 Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn! Dee C. Marshall Mita Mallick Timestamps: (2:27) - How this showed up for Mita (5:58) - Working really hard is both cultural and a standard (10:31) - The importance of setting timers (15:12) - It’s more important be resourceful (22:04) - Three tips!

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, Dee and Mita as they talk about the importance of doing your research before reaching out to people! Do it for the win, people! Whatever that win is for you, do your research! Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up! Check Out Our Website! https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/ Check out Mita’s new book! https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097 Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn! Dee C. Marshall Mita Mallick

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, Dee and Mita as they talk about the reactions Mita’s been getting about being a Wall Street Journal Best Seller! The side commentary is not always welcome, toxic positivity is still a thing people! Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up! Check Out Our Website! https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/ Check out Mita’s new book! https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097 Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn! Dee C. Marshall Mita Mallick Timestamps: (02:05) - Wow! You're a Wall Street Journal Best Seller?  (0:9:04) - We all expected it! The book brings value!  (12:12) - We don't know how people identify, representation matters. (14:36) - Have your thoughts in your head, the side commentary is not needed. (18:40) - Toxic positivity in the workplace. (22:35) - Three tips!