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In recognition of Black History Month, Odgers Berndtson US invites you to join us for an in-depth panel discussion with three exceptional corporate leaders on the “Importance of Innovative Leadership” in today’s business environment and moderated by my colleague Conrad Woody   The conversation will center on the cultural nuances and best practices for navigating the work environment as Black executives in 2024 and beyond including:   1.      How to effectively build strategic relationship capital inside and outside your organization, and insights on corporate governance. 2.      Advice for women and Black executives on navigating career and leadership development. 3.      How to compete for your first board & insights on Corporate Governance. 4.      Live Q&A.   We're pleased to feature, Nelda J. Connors Connors, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Pine Grove Holdings, Sean Cohan, President, of Bell Media, and Denise Gray, Chief Executive Officer of DKTN Consulting for this timely discussion.   Our aim is that you will walk away, informed, inspired, and equipped with key insights that will be helpful in your career journey. Please register at the link below. A recording of the event will be provided for all registered attendees. Date: February 28th, 2024 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET Webinar Registration: https://lnkd.in/e4i-_xMT

Let's Welcome Our 2024 CABREP Executive Officer: President: Robert Johnson Message from 2024 President Robert L Johnson: "I am humbled and honored to be the 2024 President for CABREP. I am surrounded by so many talented and successful Black REALTOR members, we are only one month into 2024 and I have already learned so much by interacting with the Exec and Board members. I am really looking forward to providing as much value as possible to our members as we navigate through these uncertain times. CABREP has so many members that are business owners, and have various appointments at C.A.R. & N.A.R., all while having a helpful heart to give back and help others move up in leadership positions, and be better business owners. Providing value is what CABREP is all about." ✔️ We are a network for Black Realtors, advancing as business leaders in the industry and in our communities. ✔️ We are advocates for increasing Black Homeownership. ✔️ We fully embrace our members by acknowledging, mentoring, supporting, and developing them into industry leaders both locally and nationally. 👍 Professionals of all cultural backgrounds who are interested in supporting the Black community and furthering the mission of increasing Black homeownership are welcome to join. ‼️ JOIN CABREP TODAY ‼️ ✅ Become A Member here 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gPUxMfRP 💵 Annual Dues: $100.00 #cabrep #supportingblackleaders #blackleadership #empoweringblackleaders #blackbusinessleaders #blackrealestate #blackhomeownership #blackleadershipadvancement #Allyship

🚀Do you have experience reporting to a board and love to build and network with world class senior board level talent? We have amongst the brightest board and executive wattage network that happens to be diverse and Black at Santa Clara University's Black Corporate Board Readiness program. Consider this rewarding and valuable experience this Friday and then quarterly to be a diverse board director development program advisor. 🎯87% of venture funds and most analyst firms are rapidly adopting GenAI. This specific program delivers fantastic skill and profile enhancements to advisors (if applicants are accepted) that are dramatically visible to investors and analysts. 🏆What's in it for you? 1) 🎯Connecting with other advisors and brilliant leaders like Rod Cotton, thomas bondi, Sue Siegel and more but there's huge benefits to you if you're selected. If you want to use my name on your app, please lmk. 🥇What you'll gain:  Adding the role of advisor for Black Corporate Board Readiness at SCU to the executive, rising luminary, not yet a CEOs profile significantly enhances it. 🎯Here’s a breakdown of the potential increase of your #GenAI leadership score: 💡ChatGPT Leadership Score Impact Analysis  Previous Score: 9 🏅New Score with hypothetical BCBR role 9.8 💡The BCBR program significantly impacts advisors' skills and profile by enhancing boardroom competence, strategic leadership, networking, and thought leadership capabilities. Together with other industry leadership, it positions consistently high performing advisors as highly credible and influential leaders in their sector. We also have a large contingent of healthcare and tech power players involved. Sample Summary of Enhanced Skills and Profile: 🎯Boardroom Competence: Advanced knowledge in key board topics 🎯Strategic Leadership: Improved decision-making and governance skills. 🎯Networking and Influence: Expanded professional network and influence. 🎯Thought Leadership: Reinforced role as an educator and industry leader. 🎯Diverse Perspectives: Strengthened commitment to inclusivity and equitable decision-making. ✅ Make some extraordinary additional black friends, it's good for you and for society, making any network less fragile due to executives who could be prone to the kind of echo chambers that destroy value. Apply here to join us this Friday and every quarter: https://lnkd.in/e77Aimvv cc Thane Kreiner, PhD & Dennis Lanham

At this year's SphinxConnect, Ariel Elizabeth Shelton, Co-Executive Director of CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia facilitated a panel discussion entitled "Under 30 & Asking Questions: A Candid Discussion About Workforce Needs from Emerging Black and Brown Leaders". Three incredible panelists, Carlos García León, Jaime Sharp, and Paula Wilson spoke to their experiences as leaders in the field and painted their vision for the future. We encourage everyone to follow their work and stay engaged in the conversation! Session Recap: According to Pew Research, “Generation Z represents the leading edge of the country’s changing racial and ethnic makeup.” With new needs arising, how can arts organizations prepare for the next generation of Black and Latine leaders? Making up nearly a quarter of the workforce, a study conducted by Advisory Board for the Arts found that Gen Z seeks job flexibility, a commitment to diversity, organizational transparency, and room for advancement more than previous generations. In this panel, speakers discuss strategy around kick-starting a career, the needs of emerging administrators, and the active role employers play in advancing the future of the field.

This month, we honor the monumental contributions of Black leaders and innovators who have shaped the landscape of sales, leadership, and beyond. 🌟 From groundbreaking entrepreneurs like Madam C.J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire in America, to modern-day leaders who continue to inspire and drive change, the influence of Black professionals in the business world is immeasurable. Their stories of resilience, innovation, and success are not just chapters of Black history but integral pages in business history. They've paved the way for more inclusive, equitable practices in sales and leadership, teaching us the invaluable lesson that diversity is not just beneficial but essential for success. As we celebrate this month, let's commit to learning from these trailblazers, advocating for diversity and inclusion, and building on their legacy to create a more equitable future in all sectors, including sales and leadership. How are you recognizing Black History Month in your professional circle? Share your stories and the ways you're making a difference. #BlackHistoryMonth #Leadership #SalesExcellence #DiversityInBusiness

Thrilled to share that our fearless leader, Natalie Micale is making waves 🌊 and shattering glass ceilings by joining the Tory Burch Fellows Program! Discover her journey and what this means for the agency. Link in bio to read more. #ohhelloagency #ToryBurch #SocialMediaMarketingAgency #NebraskaBusiness #womenenterprenuers #brandingagency #websitedesignagency #nebraskamarketingagency #brandingstrategy

Happy Black Business Month. Here are some tips to acknowledge, celebrate and lend your support to help Black Businesses thrive. https://lnkd.in/ejhP4TAp #simonemorrisenterprises #blackbusiness #inclusiveleadership

Last week alongside Ben Vanlint & Bradley Meadows we ran our first Black Leaders In Tech (B-LIT) roundtable discussion. As a recruiter I have many discussions with businesses and hiring managers around struggles they have faced when trying to grow out diverse teams especially at the exec/leadership level where real impact is made. It was great to sit down and discuss with Black Leaders in the industry there thoughts, experiences and ideas on these four main topics: 👉🏽 What struggles do you face as a diverse leader in tech? 👉🏽 What success have you had as a diverse leader in tech? 👉🏽 What solutions do you want to see implemented across the industry to increase the representation of diverse tech leaders? 👉🏽 How can WE support current and future leaders as a community? It was a really insightful discussion which I personally took a lot from to go away and think about. To have a number of like minded individuals all together in one room educating and formulating plans on how collectively we can improve the representation of black leaders was really inspiring 💫 If you’re a black leader in tech or looking for mentorship to get into a leadership/exec-level position, this is the community for you. We will be doing more collectively to impact those at early stages as future leaders in due time, after all, shared experience is the best teacher. Trust me, we are just getting started! 🚀 A massive Shout out to our community members that joined us Carlos de Souza Jason Peart Toby Nwuba Leo Whyte Carl Davis & Louisa Itam who also joined us all the way from India for the night! 🖤 As community we have big plans to run a number of events providing opportunities for collaboration, education and networking. If this is something you would be interested in and want to hear more drop me a message. Also join the Linkedin Community (Link below) https://lnkd.in/ev-BVmsy

This Black History Month – Champion a Black Owned Business PRI-O-LEAU Development Group, a “best-in-class” MBE in the Project Management & Construction Management space. At PDG, our business is built upon personal relationships rather than marketing to thousands of strangers. It is a crucial element to our success. Hence, why we actively solicit business from our personal networks. A higher level of accountability is held when soliciting business from your personal circle, and we thrive on this accountability. Friends and clients expect a diligent effort from us, and we are committed to exceeding those expectations.  Each satisfied client usually does business with us again, often referring additional family and friends. Sending you these communications so that PDG is “top of mind” when you or a friend may require out-of-the-box thinking, distinct planning, and an intense level of leadership. How can PDG be a resource for you?

This month, we honor the monumental contributions of Black leaders and innovators who have shaped the landscape of sales, leadership, and beyond. 🌟 From groundbreaking entrepreneurs like Madam C.J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire in America, to modern-day leaders who continue to inspire and drive change, the influence of Black professionals in the business world is immeasurable. Their stories of resilience, innovation, and success are not just chapters of Black history but integral pages in business history. They've paved the way for more inclusive, equitable practices in sales and leadership, teaching us the invaluable lesson that diversity is not just beneficial but essential for success. As we celebrate this month, let's commit to learning from these trailblazers, advocating for diversity and inclusion, and building on their legacy to create a more equitable future in all sectors, including sales and leadership. How are you recognizing Black History Month in your professional circle? Share your stories and the ways you're making a difference. #BlackHistoryMonth #Leadership #SalesExcellence #DiversityInBusiness