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Martin’s engaging and interactive speaking style along with his unique approach to the subject of diversity has made Martin an in-demand interview subject for radio news talk shows and business and professional publications.

Check this page frequently to find out where you can hear interviews with Martin and read about him in business, news, and professional publications.

May 19, 2010, HR Summit Teleconference:

Martin led this one hour teleconference, complete with a PowerPoint presentation on the topic of “Leveraging Difference as a Talent Management Strategy.”
Listen to clips from his presentation:

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Diversity is not only an HR responsibility.

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Diversity—So what?

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Leveraging difference is different than managing diversity.

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The continuous struggle to keep people (retention).

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In a Leveraging Difference world we’re working to shift a culture and build an organization with a capability for difference.

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The only tenable position a leader can take is to be a learner.

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“A New Way of Approaching Diversity,” video interview with Martin N. Davidson, BusinessWeek.com

Martin Davidson on ethics and leadership at the Darden Graduate School of Business.

Martin Davidson on the correlation between corporate ethics and leadership

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Podcasts:

Darden BusinessCast with Martin Davidson
In a “Darden Newsmakers” edition of the BusinessCast, Ken White, Director of Communications, Darden School of Business, speaks with Darden professor, and Associate Dean and Chief Diversity Officer, Martin Davidson. Martin is the author of two recent Wall Street Journal articles in the series – “Leveraging Difference Makes a Difference” and “Embracing the Weird,” the subject of this podcast. Martin offers his views on seeking out those who seem different, as those individuals often offer the best ideas and a different way of looking at what the group is trying to do.
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Radio Interviews:

March 11, 2010: In response to Martin’s recent Washington Post “On Leadership” Web series on “In Praise of Damaged Leaders,” he was invited to participate in the Minnesota NPR morning news program, Midmorning with Kerri Miller. The topic was Personal Vices and Public Leadership. Click “Listen” to play the broadcast.

A repeat guest on National Public Radio’s With Good Reason program, speaking on: “Leveraging difference in the workplace”, with Erika James, June 2005.
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Notable Publication News Features:

Martin Davidson was recently invited to join the Washington Post‘s “On Leadership” Web series as a member of the regular panel of contributors:

“Rethinking Political Correctness,” by Robin J. Ely, Debra Meyerson, and Martin N. Davidson, Harvard Business Review, September 01, 2006.

“Embracing the Weird,” Martin N. Davidson, The Wall Street Journal, November 15, 2008.

Selected as a “2009 Top 100 Under 50″, Diversity MBA Magazine, September 2009.

“Leveraging Difference Makes a Difference,” Martin N. Davidson, The Wall Street Journal, December 19, 2007.

Quoted in “Is There Room at the Top for Black Executives?” Ron Stodghill, The New York Times, November 1, 2007.

Quoted in “Getting Commitment From Black Managers: Study shows corporations fail at retaining minority employees,” Lee Anna Jackson, Black Enterprise magazine, August 01, 2005.

Quoted in “On-the-Job Conflicts: How Blacks and Whites React Differently,” Jordan T. Pine, http://www.DiversityInc.com , December 14, 2001.

Quoted in “Tips to Prevent and Resolve Cross-Cultural Conflicts at Work,” by Jordan T. Pine, http://www.DiversityInc.com, December 17, 2001.

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Events

05/28/2013

28 MAY 2013 MARC Tweet Chat

Tackle the tough questions raised by Martin in his MARC (Men Advocating Real Change) blog, “In Search of a Safe Port,” during the upcoming MARC Tweet Chat, May 28, 11:00 am EST.

03/05/2013

05 MAR 2013 Initiative for Women in Business, Rotman Leadership Experts Speaker Series, Toronto, Canada

Martin speaks on his provocative topic, “Embrace the Weird,” at the Rotman School of Business Initiative for Women in Business speaker series, Toronto, Canada. Here, women learn how to be better leaders and better decision-makers at every stage of their careers by learning new ways to leverage what they do best. Click for more information.

2/25/2013

25 FEB MARC Breakfast Discussion, New York City

As a thought leader on men’s roles as inclusive leaders, we invite you to join MARC (Men Advocating Real Change) expert bloggers Martin Davidson, PhD and Lars Einar Engstrom for a breakfast discussion on how to shape and realize the potential of MARC as a force for change in the workplace. Event to be held at the Catalyst offices, 120 Wall St, 15th Floor, New York, NY. Space is limited. RSVP to MARC@Catalyst.org.

2/21/2013

21-22 FEB 6th Annual Diversity and Inclusion Seminar, Barcelona, Spain

Martin will be speaking on Leveraging Difference at the 6th annual edition of the Global Diversity & Inclusion Seminar in Barcelona. This event is one of Europe’s longest running corporate focused diversity & inclusion seminars and brings together some of the world’s leading minds in the area of diversity and HR. Global Heads, Directors and VPs of Human Resources and Diversity along with Boards Members of some of the world’s largest companies will be presenting alongside renowned authors and professors.

2/8/2013

08 FEB 2013 Capital One Dialogue Event, The Power of Identity

In this interactive conversation, Dr. Davidson explores how identity and power combine to determine professional success in 21st century corporations. Our backgrounds and cultural experiences shape who we are and how we behave at work—how we collaborate, build networks and accomplish goals. We perform at higher levels when we are skillfully managing our identity. Dr. Davidson addresses Capital One employees, presenting research-based strategies for how to manage our many identities towards greater success.

01/25/2013

25 Jan 2013 Embracing the Weird

In anticipation of his next book, Martin will give a flash seminar on Embracing the Weird at University of Virginia, Monroe Hill House, Friday, January 25, 2013 from 4:00pm-5:00 pm. The talk will be followed by a wine and cheese reception at Monroe Law Office.

01/29/2013

29 Jan 2013 National Institutes of Health Brown Bag Seminar

Martin Davidson returns to the Clinical Center at the NIH campus to address over 200 Human Resource professionals in various roles from 10:30am-12nn on the topic of “The End of Diversity as We Know It: Leveraging Difference Helps HR Professionals Make Diversity Work.”

12/06/2012

6 Dec 2012 Bank of New York Mellon Signature Leadership Forum

The forum focuses on leading business and market related topics, and will give participants the unique opportunity to gain insight and network with key members of the senior management team at Bank of New York Mellon.

12/06/2012

6 Dec 2012 Ohio’s Executive Principals Leadership Academy

Martin will teach public school leaders in Columbus, Ohio. Learn more at Ohio Department of Education Ohio Improvement Process.

November 12, 2012 UVA Leadership in Academic Matters Seminar

Martin will present “Leveraging Difference in Academic Institutions” at the University of Virginia School of Medicine’s Leadership in Academic Matters Seminar. The LAM began its new year of seminars in September 2021.