EP #48: Setting the Race Truth in Motion with Mike Green
Mike Green is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategist for the National Institute for Inclusive Competitiveness (NIIC), an organization whose mission is to accelerate economic productivity in the most vulnerable communities in the United States. Mike is also a cultural economist, consultant, speaker, and columnist for outlets such as the Governing Institute, Oregon Business magazine, and The Huffington Post.
Get ready for a great lesson in history, economics, and inclusive competitiveness as we discuss the mission of the NIIC, the true and uncensored history of the United States, and what we’re really talking about when it comes to race in America. Mike also shares his vast knowledge on the importance of levelling out the current systems to value all humans equally and the role that each of us can play in making that happen.
What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:
What inclusive competitiveness is.
The mission of the NIIC.
The importance of teaching the real history of a nation.
Why understanding dynamics is imperative to making true change happen.
What we’re really talking about when it comes to race in America.
The most important message about racial issues that Mike wants everyone to know.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“The activity is high, but the productivity is not even low—it’s stagnant.” - Mike Green
“Once you have that contextual lens, you can’t unsee it.” - Mike Green
“Equity equals ownership.” - Mike Green
Resources In Today's Episode:
Mike Green: LinkedIn
