Sissy Siero sits down with Millicent Ruffin, a visionary leader, Director of Community Affairs in the Office of Racial Equality and Social Unity at Corning, and host of Vital Voices. Dr. Ruffin shares her compelling journey from chemist to leader, and how local events in her community inspired her to take action at work. Dr. Ruffin and Sissy unpack how audio messaging and storytelling can be powerful tools for workplace connection; engaging the workplace in an even more impactful way! 

Learn more about Siero Media at sieromedia.com and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Learn more about Millicent Ruffin here. 

Show links: 

Listen now to Vital Voices Season 2! 

Welcome to the fourth episode of Superpowers at Work, produced by Siero Media, where host Sissy Siero sits down with S.E. Puett to discuss how messaging, policy, and people interact to create real change in the workplace. S.E. Puett spent over two decades in public service before pivoting to consulting, working at the intersection on tech and diversity. S.E. shares their wisdom and experience creating workplaces where colleagues are celebrated, supported, and included - and why that is essential for us all. 

Learn more about Siero Media at sieromedia.com and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Learn more about S.E. Puett.

Welcome to the third episode of Superpowers at Work, produced by Siero Media, where host Sissy Siero is joined by Brandon Jerrod, a Siero Media friend and colleague. In a deeply vulnerable and honest conversation, Brandon shares the importance of inclusive language at work. They unpack past workplace experiences where they did not feel welcomed, and how future employers can rethink ways of engaging. It’s an eye-opening and essential conversation for anyone looking to create workplaces with a sense of belonging.

Learn more about Siero Media at sieromedia.com.

On the second episode of Superpowers at Work, brought to you by Siero Media, host Sissy Siero is joined by trauma expert and author of The Empathetic Workplace, Katharine Manning, to unpack invaluable insights on creating a trauma-informed workplace. Sissy and Katherine dive into why trauma-informed leadership is crucial, unpack institutional betrayal and why psychological safety is everything in creating compassionate, safe workplaces. 

Learn more about Siero Media at sieromedia.com and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Learn more about Katharine Manning at https://www.katharinemanning.com/. 

Welcome to a dynamic new podcast that's set to transform the way we think about work and its impact on our lives! In this new groundbreaking series, Superpowers at Work, brought to you by Siero Media, we dive deep into the realm of workplace culture, emphasizing the pivotal role of love and respect. In our inaugural episode, host Sissy Siero is joined by Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth, an empathy expert, researcher and author, to dive into the importance of compassionate workplace culture.  

Learn more about Siero Media at sieromedia.com and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Learn more about Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth at hollingsworthconsulting.com or email her at info@hollingsworthconsulting.com.

​​Andrea Hollingsworth, PhD, MAMFT, is a renowned expert in helping leaders build cultures of care, emotional wellness, and mental health awareness in organizations. As a current psychotherapist and former university professor, Andrea has spent decades researching, counseling, and teaching on topics related to human wholeness, happiness, and interpersonal wellbeing. Since 2008, she has published and presented widely on the topic of compassion--a theme that remains central to her work with leaders and organizations. Andrea's acclaimed Compassionate Leadership Program has deeply impacted a growing number of organizations--significantly improving emotional wellbeing, relational intelligence, and psychological safety amongst workers. Andrea adores good books, good conversations, good coffee, and all things cozy. She lives with her family in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Show links: 
James N. Baron and Michael T. Hannan, Organizational Blueprints for Success in High-Tech Start-Ups: Lessons from the Stanford Project on Emerging Companies,” California Management Review 44, no. 3 (2002): 8-36.

Check out Siero Media's brand new podcast, Superpowers at Work. In this new groundbreaking series, we dive deep into the realm of workplace culture, emphasizing the pivotal role of love and respect.

Learn more about Siero Media at sieromedia.com