September 30, 2025
Episode 157: Building Inclusive and Resilient Teams with Rocki Howard
Want to build inclusive teams where people can show up authentically?
You’ll love this episode of The Future of Teamwork. Dane Groeneveld chats with Rocki Howard, Founder and Chief Diversologist at Diversiology.IO, Chief People and Equity Officer at Textio, and host of Grown Woman Wednesday. Together, Dane and Rocki look at the challenges and opportunities facing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) today, including how the work has been politicized, why sustainable practices matter more than performative gestures, and how leaders at every level can help build trust, belonging, and high-performing teams.
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Building Inclusive and Resilient Teams with Rocki Howard
Guest Bio
Rocki Howard is the founder of Diversiology.IO and Chief People and Equity Officer at Textio. A globally recognized workplace strategist and one of SIA’s Global Power 150 Women in Staffing, Rocki blends decades of HR leadership with a deep commitment to building inclusive, high-performing, people-first cultures.
A member of the Forbes HR Council, her insights have been featured on ABC News, Harvard Business Review, and other leading platforms. She is a trusted voice for leaders who want to move beyond theory—offering practical tools, clear strategies, and candid conversations that make culture change real.
Rocki believes in changing the world of work one story, one conversation, and one action at a time.
Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast
01:47 Meet Rocki Howard: A Journey of Authenticity and Inclusion
02:52 Rocki’s Career Evolution and Legacy Work
05:51 The Grown Woman Podcast: Celebrating Bold, Brilliant, Badass Women
09:25 The Power of Authenticity in the Workplace
15:18 Challenges and Lessons in DEI Work
23:15 Building Sustainable and Inclusive Practices
25:29 Exploring Shared Leadership and Culture
25:52 Introducing the Weekly Humanity Practice
26:20 The Importance of Human Interactions
26:50 Gary Ridge’s Equation for Culture
27:17 Behavior-Based Leadership Solutions
28:55 Textio’s AI-Powered HR Solutions
31:11 Challenges in Feedback and Performance Management
34:40 The Evolution of Learning and Training
39:33 Operationalizing Inclusion with Diversiology
44:50 The Future of Work: Blending Technology and Humanity
45:41 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
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