Episodes

  • Case File #97: Fundamental Attention

    Case File #97: Fundamental Attention
    May 24 2024
    There's nothing as disheartening and paralyzing as a lack of leadership. But what makes a great leader? Host Roshini Rajkumar turns to retired four-star General Paul Funk to uncover the recipe for leadership success. With a career spanning decades, General Funk was the Commanding General of Operation Inherent Resolve, a coalition of 72 nations working together to defeat ISIS in Iraq, Syria and Libya. From his experiences, he developed Funk's Fundamentals, a set of guiding principles and a playbook for leadership and life. Hear his top three fundamentals and why the higher up the flagpole you go the more your ass shows. Thank you to General Funk and all who serve! The Crisis Files salutes you.
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    20 mins
  • Case File #96: State of Inclusion

    Case File #96: State of Inclusion
    May 20 2024
    Creating a sense of belonging for everyone is a core value for most, but formal efforts to achieve inclusion, like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, are receiving significant backlash. Critics across academia, politics and corporations argue these initiatives stifle free speech, discriminate against the majority and diminish the ideal of rewarding the most qualified. The Crisis Files' inclusion expert Dr. Abdul Omari and host Roshini Rajkumar delve into the debate, exploring why the state of inclusion is in a state of flux. Find out how language surrounding DEI can make or break formal initiatives for improvement and the actual roles of people delivering them. Plus, why CQ – your cultural intelligence – is so important to building a more inclusive world.
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    21 mins
  • Case File #95: Career Checkup

    Case File #95: Career Checkup
    May 13 2024
    Losing your job or facing an unplanned career shift can be one of life’s toughest curveballs. Don't panic! Breathe and remember – job transitions happen to everyone. An unexpected layoff can be a great opportunity to pivot into a more fulfilling career that aligns with your passion and goals. Host Roshini Rajkumar welcomes Navigate Forward CEO Anne Sample to explore how to best prepare for career shifts, bounce back with confidence and land a new position that ignites your superpowers and fuels your purpose. Learn Anne's 5-step process, which The Crisis Files endorses as a life preserver through stressful transitions and a game-changing guide for a regular annual maintenance.
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    12 mins
  • Case File #94: Indigenous Awakening

    Case File #94: Indigenous Awakening
    May 4 2024
    Native American culture is gaining visibility in the American mainstream. Movies like Killers of the Flower Moon and TV shows like Reservation Dogs are winning fans and awards. Indigenous cuisine is being recognized with the highest culinary honors. But Native American culture, rich with countless practices, histories, and stories, existed before the first colonizers set foot in the Americas. They are not a monolith with 574 federally recognized tribes and many state-recognized tribes. Host Roshini Rajkumar welcomes James Beard Foundation 2024 media award nominee and Alaska Native Tlingit tribal member Kate Nelson, who shares her experience interviewing key figures in this cultural renaissance, including the Sioux Chef Sean Sherman and Seminole filmmaker Sterlin Harjo. Throughout her journalism, Kate reminds us, "There is no one Native experience."
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    14 mins
  • Case File #93: Inner Narrative

    Case File #93: Inner Narrative
    Apr 29 2024
    Mental illness impacts millions of Americans, but persistent stigmas can silence those who need help. After years of manic highs, depressing lows and multiple misdiagnoses, Emmy award winner and KSTP chief meteorologist Ken Barlow was diagnosed with bipolar 1 in 2007. Fearing backlash, he kept his diagnosis a secret. But sharing his story publicly five years later led to an outpouring of support and sense of belonging. Ken joins host Roshini Rajkumar for an open conversation about his journey – from diagnosis and a family history he learned about in a shocking way to becoming a mental health activist. Ken’s story reminds us how and why you are not alone. Help is only a click or phone call away. If you’re struggling with your mental health, contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness at nami.org or call 988 for support. Family members can also access support from NAMI.
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    17 mins
  • Case File #92: Ownership Rules

    Case File #92: Ownership Rules
    Apr 22 2024
    The NBA has more fans than all U.S. pro sports leagues combined. A truly global sport, the NBA is watched in nearly 250 countries. With only 30 teams, the coveted role of CEO is held by only 30 people in the world. Host Roshini Rajkumar sits down with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx CEO Ethan Casson to get the scoop on what's happening within his organization, why it chose to advocate for the voting rights of incarcerated felons and parolees, and how he spent two years faxing his resume to leagues across the country to land his first job inside sports. If you're in need of inspiration and tools for getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, Case File #92: Ownership Rules is for you.
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    20 mins
  • Case File #91: Are You R.E.D.I.?

    Case File #91: Are You R.E.D.I.?
    Apr 15 2024
    Do you feel seen, heard, and valued at work? Those are the questions organizational psychologist Gena Cox says employees want to answer YES and the key elements employers should ensure in a truly inclusive work environment. Host Roshini Rajkumar dove into Gena's R.E.D.I. framework which puts "respect" in the lead position in any conversation about equity and inclusion and is a bit of a far cry from where brands focused efforts after the social awakening of 2020. Dr. Cox believes true inclusion is founded in the day-to-day experiences of all employees. Find out why respect differs from civility and why implicit bias training alone does not result in a workplace culture that values every individual and gives them a place at the table to contribute and thrive.
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    10 mins
  • Case File #90: Royal Secrets

    Case File #90: Royal Secrets
    Apr 8 2024
    In their seemingly unrelated worlds, Britain's royals and Nickelodeon's child stars find themselves in a similar spotlight as hidden truths come to light and headlines spin out of control. Film critic and The Crisis Files entertainment contributor Paul McGuire Grimes sits down with Host Roshini Rajkumar to delve into the British royal family's latest PR crisis after Princess Kate's public absence sparked wild conspiracy theories. They also discuss the new haunting HBO Max docuseries "Quiet on Set: the Dark Side of Kids TV," which bravely reveals the grim reality of child abuse in showbiz. Discover how transparency can be the most effective shield against public scrutiny. See if you agree with Paul and Roshini's analysis of any public figure's right to privacy – or not – when dealing with personal crises.
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    16 mins