veritas culture

If you listen to understand, hold people’s words, and bring genuine curiosity…it can be a struggle to be heard. If that doesn’t make sense, listen to this episode!

This wasn’t planned to be a two-parter, but like Drake, Vince and Chris are in their feelings about this topic. And so it goes…shout out to Billy Joel. Let’s talk…again!

In today’s mailbag, a reader is skeptical about whether Vince is truly okay with people wearing clothes that seem culturally misappropriated. And, Chris answers a question about a misconstrued comment by Ben Crump. And…there’s other questions we’ll answer. Dig in.

Sometimes, Chris and Vince just like to geek out about why they are so smitten with facilitation. This is one of those times.

Music genre's. Clothing created by people of different cultures. Basketball and baseball. Cultural appropriation has been a hot button topic, and some people see it as a legit issue. Others see it as much ado about nothing. Let's talk about it. 

Understanding that “the best” is a subjective determination, there’s still a push to remove some and uplift others for reasons that are not solely tied to artistic or athletic merits. Are these important pushes or do they push away the credibility of the awards? Let’s talk.

In this mailbag, Chris and Vince answers questions about how a cult could not be bad and what we think about Kevin Hart suggesting that award hosting gigs are not safe for comedians. Also, we’ve been asked why we haven’t discussed reparations and what our thoughts are about them. Whew, let’s go.

Chris and Vince speak with relationship therapist and DEI facilitator Carise Rotach to walk through the litany of articles and engagements around polyamorous relationships; to include the criticism and support they yield. This should be interesting!

Both the military and police fields are struggling to find and retain talent. And, people from all sides of the political aisle are expressing their support or, at the very least, understanding of this trend. This, even as these same people couldn’t be further apart when it comes to their feelings and talking points on the matter. Let’s discuss those feelings and talking points through a broader societal culture lens.

Chris and Vince speak with a former culture member about the motivations, impacts, and warning signs of cult life. We have no idea where this conversation is going to go…but like Taylor, we’re ready for it.

In Part 1, we talked a lot about the Truth and Trial of DEI, a relatively quick regression. Now, we’re going to talk a bit about the Taboo state of DEI and what, if anything, can be done to change it. Let’s go!

The percentage of young adults living with or being financially supported by their parents has increased significantly. What is influencing this increase? How much of it is ‘on the parent’ and how much of it is tied to children and young adults' lack of motivation? Let’s talk.

A lot of people are moving away from, or, in the very least divesting from Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI). But why? Is it because people don’t care and never did? Is it because people are trying to maintain the status quo? Is it because people are soured on DEI? Let’s talk!

What was this resignation about? Do we know? Do we really know, or are we in our feelings? Ponder this question as you listen to Vince and Chris talk through the lenses of what an assessment would look like. Let’s go!

When facilitating in the DEI and culture space, can the facilitator introduce their own stories? How much can their lived experiences and neurodivergences influence their approaches? How much should the participants adapt to the facilitator? These are difficult, but necessary questions to ask and answer. Let’s go!

Chris and Vince go back and forth answering your questions about why the Harvard President wasn’t fired and whether or not people should facilitate internal to their own organization. Also, they respond to pushback about scattershot talkers and answer a difficult question about statute of limitations. Let’s go.

Are you a succinct talker or does your communication tend to be more streamlined? What is the difference between stream of consciousness and scattershot? What are the pro’s and con’s of any of these talk types? Let’s break it all down!

3 college presidents are under fire for how they responded to congressional questions about threats of Jewish genocide. New reports suggest that the overwhelming focus on women empowerment has come at the expense of well-being for men. Disney is communicating some regret for the social justice stances they have taken. And of course, clarification has become a common reflex for anyone who has anything to say about anything in the DEI, culture, and social justice arenas.  What do all of these things have in common? Let’s discuss.

There are clear differences between leaders and managers; and perhaps no easier way to distinguish them than by walking through some unfortunately common mindsets that people in leadership positions adopt. Let’s discuss them!

In Mailbag 8, Chris and Vince answer questions about understanding why people choose to be sculptures and how an Atheist literally celebrates Christmas. Also, they get into questions and comments about dwindling Disney box office, understanding androphobia amid sexism, and whether people can really be pro-Palestine and Pro-Israel; or vice versa. Let’s answer!