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Embracing the Spirit of Juneteenth in Leadership Celebrating Juneteenth goes beyond acknowledging a historical event; it involves embodying its principles in our daily leadership practices. By promoting resilience, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, we can honor the spirit of Juneteenth and create a more equitable and just workplace. #JuneteenthLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion https://lnkd.in/gXrRzTX6

Embracing the Spirit of Juneteenth in Leadership Celebrating Juneteenth goes beyond acknowledging a historical event; it involves embodying its principles in our daily leadership practices. By promoting resilience, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, we can honor the spirit of Juneteenth and create a more equitable and just workplace. #JuneteenthLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion https://lnkd.in/gXP76w6z

Embracing the Spirit of Juneteenth in Leadership Celebrating Juneteenth goes beyond acknowledging a historical event; it involves embodying its principles in our daily leadership practices. By promoting resilience, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, we can honor the spirit of Juneteenth and create a more equitable and just workplace. #JuneteenthLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion https://lnkd.in/gXP76w6z

I am encouraged when I think of Black women in leadership having a deeper understanding of their values, strengths, and unique identities. I am inspired by the idea of leaders who feel empowered to prioritize their well-being without guilt or hesitation and who foster organizational cultures where everyone does the same. Identity- affirming leadership has the potential to cultivate leaders who set, pursue, and achieve their own goals with confidence and clarity. Ultimately, Black women in leadership who experience this type of workplace culture are able to thrive, creating and implementing visions for their work that are transformative and forward-thinking. “Look closely at the present you are constructing: it should look like the future you are dreaming” -A. Walker.  If we want to live in a world where we all can live free, then let us assign ourselves. 

In this third installment of the "Exploring Leadership Diversity in Educator Preparation Programs: An Asian/American Perspective” series, Nicholas Hartlep, Ph.D., and Rachel Endo, Ph.D., discuss the challenges faced by deans in education, highlighting the predominance of white faculty and leadership in educator preparation programs. https://lnkd.in/ewfaGwmr #diversity #inclusion #equity

✨ New Blog Post Alert! ✨ 🌟 The battle against disappearing: How identity-affirming leadership helps Black women thrive 🌟 In our latest blog post, we dive into how identity-affirming leadership is a game-changer for Black women in the workplace. In this piece, we share why prioritizing leadership frameworks that center the needs, experiences, and knowledge of Black women, isn't just a choice but a necessity for organizational success. https://lnkd.in/gMXVscD4 Share your thoughts in the comments! How does identity-affirming leadership impact you? Let’s gather and have a conversation! 💬✨ #Leadership #BlackWomen #IdentityAffirming #Empowerment #WhenWeGather #BlogPost #ThoughtLeadership

DEI efforts, once bolstered by #MeToo and Black Lives Matter, now face significant pushback, with fewer DEI policies and positions in large corporations. Overcoming this challenge is tough even for experienced leaders. Join our free webinar on July 18 at noon ET to learn strategies for navigating these changes while centering inclusion and equity at your organization. Register today: https://hubs.li/Q02Ffqwz0

October is Black History Month and this years theme is 'Reclaiming Narratives'. When Women represent roughly one in four C-suite leaders, and women of color just one in 16. (Women in the Workplace - McKinsey). I ask alot of the C-suite leaders I speak with about their thoughts on how organisations can not only attract but retain individuals from under represented groups, especially due to the broken career rung, which means we are losing so many at a junior, or mid management level. This was from Chyrel Brown, Executive Consultant, former COO of One Housing and NED. Chyrel talked about becoming board bilingual: learning the commonalities of the boardroom and executive space. How for many, including herself, when you encounter that first board meeting and you are 'the other', you feel like you don't understand and there is some 'thing' you just don't know, when in fact it is just people and often general chit chat. Having the confidence to ask, 'What is this you are talking about?' and joining in on the conversation, getting to know the people who are in the room and how they got there, it helps pull back the veil, the mystique that can sometimes surround the Exec team and governance board and can create anxiety in those on their way up. Chyrel believes making the space and room for upcoming leaders and middle managers to observe the workings of the governance community can help, as well as being an advocate for coaching and mentoring. Being able to talk to those who have been there helps to pull back the curtain, offers a chance for questions, to understand and removes this need for perfection and that need to be excellent, or have the next big idea to get involved. I also talk to Chyrel about the importance of black history month and of course her passion for and commitment to social housing and why that might be a great career choice. Watch, or listen to the full episode here and thank you again to Chyrel for her time and insight. #diversity #blackhistorymonth #femaleleaders #underrepresentedleaders #equality #diversity #inclusion https://lnkd.in/eqA4wkhZ

This was a brilliant webinar organised by Steph H! Well worth a watch for any existing or future leaders. This webinar was super important for a number of reasons... But perhaps most importantly because you can't be what you cant see. Providing fantastic queer role models for gen-Z looking to get into the workplace can (and will) help them to thrive and smash the misconception that young queers can't lead in business. #Lgbt #leadership

In honor of Black History Month, all I can think about is resilience. My journey has not been an easy one, but I am so thankful for all the support, love, and encouragement I’ve received along the way to keep going. I encourage all of you to keep going as well. Even when things get difficult and adversity strikes, don’t give up on yourself. You got this!   Please follow and subscribe to iMPACT Greater Good biweekly newsletter if you have not for thought leadership such as below clip from introductory edition:   *In the upcoming weeks, our focus will center on leadership, exploring topics such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We'll unravel the challenges faced by individuals in marginalized groups – the constant need to prove oneself and navigate acceptance. The resiliency and strength demonstrated by marginalized professionals require supernatural fortitude and thick skin. #Leadership #StrategicPartnerships #StrategicAlliances #Diversityequityinclusion #HR #TA #talentattraction #hrleadership #blackhistorymonth #diversityleader #confidentwoman #empowerment #DEI #communityleader #confidence #communityservice #confidentleadership #communityimpact #confidencebuilding #womenempowerment #communityempowerment #empowerleadership #impactfulleadership