In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…
Ashley Keller, who represented the respondents, in Royal Canin U.S.A., Inc. v. Wullschleger and won 9-0 on the short side of a circuit split joins the show to discuss the decision.
Ashley Keller, who represented the respondents, in Royal Canin U.S.A., Inc. v. Wullschleger and won 9-0 on the short side of a circuit split joins the show to discuss the decision.
Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Anderson: Affirm Cline: Reverse Jarrett: Reverse IL app: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/
Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Sebegalla: Reverse Professional Neurological: Affirm Syngenta: Punt 7th Circuit case: https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/external/nv.24-1865.24-1865_02_12_2025.mp3 IL App: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/…
Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Smolucha: Affirm Jordan: Reverse Harris: Punt Illinois Supreme Court: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/oral-argument-audio-and-video/ IL App: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/…
Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Piasa: Reverse Blanquart: Affirm Mazurkiewicz: Reverse Illinois Supreme Court, Piasa: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/oral-argument-audio-and-video/ IL App: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/…
Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Sommer: Affirm Todman: Punt White Sox: Reverse Illinois appellate: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/ 7th circuit PCI case: https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/external/nv.24-1947.24-1947_01_16_2025.mp3 IN APP: https://mycourts.in.gov/arguments/default.aspx?&id=2945&view=detail&yr=&when=&page=1&court=app&search=&direction=%20ASC&future=False&sort=&judge=&county=&admin=False&pageSize=20…
Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Dupo Oilfield: Punt Waetzig: Affirm Trent: Affirm SCOTUS: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2024/23-971 Illinois appellate: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/…
Ashley Keller, who represented the respondents, in Royal Canin U.S.A., Inc. v. Wullschleger and won 9-0 on the short side of a circuit split joins the show to discuss the decision.
Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Ehrenberg: Affirm SCOTUS: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2024/24-656 Illinois appellate: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/…
Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Goodrich: Affirm Petta: Affirm Walker: Reverse Illinois Supreme Court: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/oral-argument-audio-and-video/…
Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: K Stones: Reverse Magnuson: Affirm Mesco: Affirm Illinois Appellate can be found at: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/ 7th Circuit case can be found here: https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/external/nv.24-1660.24-1660_12_10_2024.mp3 and here: https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/external/ef.24-1307.24-1307_12_12_2024.mp3…
Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Hedgepeth: Reverse Wages and White Lion: Dan: Reverse Pat: Affirm Guns Save Life: Reverse Illinois Appellate can be found at: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/ 7th Circuit case can be found here: https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/external/ef.24-1427.24-1427_12_12_2024.mp3 Supreme Court case can be found here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2024/23-1038…
Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Lindbom: Affirm Cistco: Affirm Koshinski: Affirm Illinois Appellate can be found at: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/ 7th Circuit case can be found here: https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/external/nv.24-1843.24-1843_12_06_2024.mp3…
Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Incubacol: Affirm Skrmetti: Affirm Schroder: Reverse Indiana Appellate case can be found at: https://mycourts.in.gov/arguments/default.aspx?&id=2933&view=detail&yr=&when=&page=1&court=app&search=&direction=%20ASC&future=False&sort=&judge=&county=&admin=False&pageSize=20 7th Circuit case can be found here: https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/external/nv.24-1559.24-1559_12_05_2024.mp3 SCOTUS case can be found here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2024/23-477…
Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure to Go Wrong: Cao: Affirm Westforth: Reverse Court of Appeals of Indiana case can be found at: https://mycourts.in.gov/arguments/default.aspx?&id=2926&view=detail&yr=&when=&page=1&court=app&search=&direction=%20ASC&future=False&sort=&judge=&county=&admin=False&pageSize=20 Illinois appellate can be found here: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/…
Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Wrong: Johnson: Affirm Carey: Reverse Little: Affirm Illinois appellate can be found here: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/…
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