Laughing Matters

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Episode 46: How to Say Diversity Out Loud and Mean It: Carmella Glover, Diversity Action Alliance
Episode 46
Monday, 23 February, 2026

On this episode of Laughing Matters, Carmella Glover joins Paul Merchan and Steve Cody to tackle one of today’s most loaded topics with intelligence, candor and yes, a sense of humor. As President and CEO of the Diversity Action Alliance, she shares why leaders should not be afraid of clarity, why innovation depends on different perspectives and why silence can sometimes speak louder than words.From her early days as a chemical engineer explaining complex manufacturing challenges to leading conversations around inclusion in a polarized climate, Carmella makes the case that strong leadership is less about buzzwords and more about precision, courage and humanity.Tune in to hear Carmella talk about:Why “diversity” is not a controversial word and how leaders can say what they actually meanHow innovation multiplies when different perspectives are truly in the roomThe multitasking email moment that proves even seasoned executives should proofread twiceWe also wanted to flag a great virtual event on 2/24 co-hosted by the DAA, “Leading With Credibility in a Fractured Media World,” featuring Congressman Jim Clyburn. You can find more details linked here.