Tendayi Viki: Cultivating Authenticity and Innovation in Corporate Culture

Conversations with Keita Demming

Unlock the secrets to transforming corporate culture through authenticity and innovation with my esteemed guest Tendayi Viki. As we sit across from each other, you'll gain invaluable insights into the role of psychological safety, the freedom to embrace mistakes, and the impact of discarding the stifling "mask of correctness."
It's a candid exploration of how shedding these facades can propel not only personal growth but also inject much-needed agility into the traditional corporate structure.
Explore the dynamics of leadership and diversity in a nuanced conversation about fostering creativity in the workplace. Learn practical strategies for cultivating environments where authenticity thrives, driving innovation forward.
Key Takeaways:

1. Authenticity Drives Innovation: Embrace authenticity to foster innovation in corporate culture.
2. Mistakes Fuel Growth: View mistakes as opportunities for learning and growth, challenging the need for perfection.
3. Fair Recognition for Innovation: Implement fair recognition systems that reward innovation, promoting inclusivity and organizational success.

Tendayi Viki's links:

• Website: https://tendayiviki.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tendayiviki/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tendayiviki9278
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/tendayiviki
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendayiviki/

Hi, I'm your podcast host Keita Demming: Author, Advisor, Thought Partner & Coach.
I'm an award-winning educator and coach with a PhD in Adult Education and Workplace Learning who works to transform companies into places that are idea-driven and people-centered.

At The Covenant Group, I design training programs and coach entrepreneurs and business leaders to meet their strategic goals and build their businesses.
In my book, Strategy to Action: Run Your Business Without It Running You, I introduce an effective and straightforward tool to elevate your skills as a business professional and navigate the corporate world. The book offers practical insights on transforming strategies into tangible results.
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1. Navigating Masks and Innovation in Business (00:00:00)

2. Masculinity and Diversity in Business (00:14:09)

3. Developing Better Business People (00:18:15)

4. Rewarding Innovation and Fairness in Business (00:32:07)

5. The Importance of Framing Problems (00:45:18)