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Scholarship as Resistance: Elevating The Stories Of Black Employees Under Authoritarian Leadership with Darryl B. Rice
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In this educational segment of Social Justice Origin Stories, Dr. Darryl B. Rice, Associate Professor of Management and Richard T. Farmer Associate Professor at Miami University, returns to discuss a recent article he and his team published on how authoritarian leadership harms Black employees in the workplace. Rice argues that, in the context of workplaces in the United States, authoritarianism is an extension of racial oppression rooted in slavery and Jim Crow, and their research shows it reduces Black employees’ perceptions of a psychologically safe environment, making it harder to thrive.
He talks about the leadership implications of their research and validates Black employees’ instincts as they experience racism at work. Dr. Rice also shares practical advice for organizational leaders and listeners contemplating their next moves on their activism journey. He talks about racial retrenchment and the ongoing backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, the impact left in the wake of institutional leadership's capitulation to the current administration, and the need for courageous leadership in these times. Dr. Rice also previews what’s next in his area of research, focusing on the impact of inclusive leadership, trust, and organizational commitment to equity.
00:00 Workplace Research Takeaways
04:05 Show Intro
05:08 Why This Article Matters
08:44 Authoritarianism As Oppression
14:27 How The Studies Worked
18:34 Leadership Implications
22:44 Future Research Directions
32:45 What Gives Me Hope And What Keeps Me Up At Night
41:00 Advice For Finding Your Role In Social Change
44:25 Wrap Up And Credits
Dr. Rice's Previous Episode: Jim Crow 2.0: How Anti-DEI Laws Are Rooted in Systemic Anti-Black Racism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8w7xCOMI-A&list=PLkddd_SjYVRaEicJ3wZn0V1SYiLG-6tcn&index=13
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