Host Amir Bormand interviews Dr. Lauran Star on this episode of The Tech Trek. Dr. Star is a Workplace Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Psychologist. She and Amir explore virtual diversity and inclusion. Highlights: 03:08 - Dr. Star explains why your organization needs both diversity and inclusion. 08:50 - Here’s how D&I can improve your workspace both culturally and productively. 17:59 -  What are some of the limits of inclusion in the workplace? 24:09 - How can you practice D&I at every level of your organization? 28:09 - Is it possible to stay connected with your employees as your company grows? Guest: Dr. Lauran Star’s known for transforming leadership and organizational culture, by pushing the edge of the status quo to achieve greater employee engagement, culture, inclusion, and diversity. Being the first Inclusion & Diversity Psychologist in the United States, Dr. Star’s focus is Evidence-Based Inclusion, Diversity & Equality (ID&E). As a Senior HR leader with 20+ years of success driving high-performing organizational cultures and employees, Dr. Star is raising the ID&E bar while driving measurable change within organizations through data-driven strategies. Known for uncovering blind spots to achieve optimal performance and enhanced retention, she dives in where others tread lightly yet is insightful, warm, and approachable. Her own affinities go beyond being a woman, as she is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, serving in Desert Storm, has a learning disability and was raised in a multicultural family. Prior to her corporate life, she performed on and off Broadway. Dr. Star holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology specializing in Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. A bestselling author and well-known media expert, her thought leadership touches many.  She is an extinguished researcher and practitioner in the field of inclusion, diversity & equality.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauranstar/ Website: https://www.drlauranstar.com/ ___ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Tech Trek, and we would appreciate it if you would take a minute to rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Want to learn more about us? Head over at https://www.elevano.com Have questions or want to cover specific topics with our future guests? Please message me at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirbormand (Amir Bormand)