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"When we can ignite that in one person and understand what that ripple effect looks like, you begin to see the real impact of our work. I cherish the individual successes and this collective wave of change that we are working to start.” Read more. #LatinosLead https://bit.ly/3LWS802

Creative Insight, a key component of the Creative African Initiative, we’re on a mission to turn learning into your next favorite hobby. Our packed magazine, short articles, newsletters, and featured pieces that cater to every curious mind. Whether it’s infographics that make you go “Aha!” or the latest news and updates to keep you in the loop, we’re here to make sure you’re always one step ahead in the game of life. Think of us as your go-to source for content that’s not just informative but also makes you the most interesting person at the party. But wait, there’s more! We’re rolling out our new Guest Contribution series, where brainiacs and big thinkers share their two cents on all things important. Kicking off this brainy bonanza is "Empowering the Next Generation: A Journey of Youth Leadership and Advocacy" by Fokou Ngoumo Hilux—a champion for youth empowerment. With these fresh perspectives, we aim to fill your mind with ideas that will make you want to change the world (or at least your neighborhood). Stay tuned for more stories that’ll make you think, laugh, and maybe even take over the world. #CreativeInsight #CreativeAfricanInitiative #YouthEmpowerment #Leadership #CommunityImpact #GuestContribution #InspirationForChange #CSR #Benetsa

This story has a happy ending: Samira Manfon was in such a low place that getting out of bed was a struggle. Talking was a struggle. She’d just lost out on a promotion and it crushed her confidence. She almost didn’t apply to our career accelerator. But we’re so glad she did because she blew us away with her courage and insight! I remember thinking, “she’s exactly who we had in mind when we created the program.” The vote was unanimous. Samira was admitted into the program with flying colors. She showed up every week and put her full heart into supporting her peers. And a few months after graduation, she got a promotion. Samira, we’re so proud of your perseverance, leadership, and excellence. Congratulations on your well-deserved promotion! ********* Fix The Broken Rung’s goal is to help one million women of color achieve promotions. Check out our upcoming Promotion Strategy Master Class to learn the step-by-step playbook Samira used to level up. Link in the comments.

This #LiteracyDay, we celebrate "Today's Readers, Tomorrow's Leaders" and how literacy can empower young people to choose their own path to impact the world for the better. Here's how the day got started and why it matters: https://ow.ly/O0xN50PzIBX. #NewsBank #InternationalLiteracyDay

As we step into the 2cd week of Women’s History Month, I would like to share the empowering Caroline A. Wanga . If you’re unfamiliar with Caroline, she is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ESSENCE, the No. 1 media, technology, and commerce company dedicated to Black women and communities- Essence Ventures (Essence Communications Inc. - Afropunk - BeautyCon - Essence Studios. Caroline started her career at Target in supply chain, serving in a variety of transformational leadership roles, including modernizing Supply Chain and Business Intelligence, Digital and Strategy capabilities. Prior to that, she held several non-profit roles. Get to know her, she’s critical in organizational development when it comes to Influence and Cultural Diversification. A little transparency here, although I come across strong and secure- I often struggle with showing up as my authentic self in the workplace. I give 110% to everything that I do and still sometimes feel that is not enough. I don’t know if it’s the over achiever established in younger years when I was in the Gifted Program in elementary school or being the oldest sibling or often just being the only black/brown woman in most of my work environments. Although I have a MBA, over 15yrs of impressive professional experience- I still at times have that feeling of inadequacy. Caroline led this talk when she was VP at Target. She begin by saying “ WHO you are is who YOU are and if you cannot be WHO you are where you are, then you change WHERE you are not WHO you are”. As her talk develops, she unpacks your natural talent and the strategy of coming into the workplace so that your authenticity can coexist and you in return can get what you need out of your career. Really worth the view, take what you need. Hope you know that YOU are enough (speaking to myself as well). The barriers are there for a reason but they don’t defy your purpose. Often we get in our way, learn to mitigate the risks for the reward. Move around to pursue your purpose and step fully into your light. More quotes that stuck with me by Caroline Wanga: “Go into the maximum of what you can do.” “Your agenda is greater than what is in front of you” “If you know what you are born to do, then the limits of what are available don’t become the limits of what are possible to you” #womenempoweringwomen #courageforchange #culturalawareness 💡**all opinions are my own** 💡

“I fundamentally believe that influence has two key dimensions. Number one is that it has to be reciprocal. You have to be open to being influenced as much as you are trying to influence. The second is that you have to know when it’s best to influence directly or empower others to influence and carry the critical messages.” Today we are honored to recognize Allan Golston as a Chief Influencer! Allan Golston serves as the President of the United States Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The foundation is committed to enhancing educational opportunities and promoting equitable academic and economic outcomes for all students, with a focus on those from low-income backgrounds and students of color. Alan's distinctive approach is based on the power of influence through reciprocity, authenticity, and storytelling. In today's episode, he explores his career path from public accounting to philanthropy, the significance of building trusted partnerships, the evolution of leadership styles, and the use of digital platforms like LinkedIn for reciprocal influence. Stay tuned to gain valuable insights on balancing data-driven decision-making with personal storytelling to drive meaningful change, and learn about the importance of building authentic connections in both personal and professional spheres. Watch or listen to the full conversation using the links in the comments! #Equity #equality #inclusion #Leadership #Philanthropy #Education Chief Influencer is presented by Social Driver and The Communications

💪🏽✨Celebrating Juneteenth: A Legacy of Freedom and Empowerment 💪🏽✨ Today, we honor Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history that symbolizes freedom, resilience, and the unwavering human spirit. As we reflect on this day, let's draw inspiration from the strength and courage of those who fought for liberation and equality. To my fellow business executives and entrepreneurs, this is more than a historical milestone—it's a call to action. Juneteenth reminds us that authentic leadership is rooted in justice, inclusivity, and empowerment. It's a reminder to create opportunities, break barriers, and build bridges within our communities and industries. Let's harness this spirit of freedom to innovate boldly, lead with integrity, and champion diversity in our workplaces. Together, we have the power to create a future where success is accessible to all, and where every voice is heard and valued. The potential for positive change is in our hands. Happy Juneteenth! Let's continue to uplift and inspire, fostering a legacy of progress and prosperity for future generations. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Leadership #Innovation #Diversity #Empowerment #MarquesOgden

For Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts to succeed, yield impact and be sustainable, CEOs MUST lead the way. At PATH we are lucky to have our CEO, Nikolaj Gilbert do exactly that. In this article, Nikolaj shares his journey in creating cultural transformation and leveraging DEI to deliver on the ambitious PATH 2025 Strategy. I'm so glad I got to partner with him in this process. As I read his reflections, one statement of candor stood out for me "For our corporate strategy to succeed, it must be enabled by DEI. But when we started this journey, we had more questions than answers. As a CEO, that can be frightening, but with humility and vulnerability, I started to listen and learn." If you are just getting started, want to scale DEI efforts or you'd like your leadership to continue investing in this important work, this article is a MUST read for you--or you can share it with your executive team, as an early Thanksgiving gift. https://lnkd.in/dbATecRQ Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation USAID Humentum InterAction David Verga Amber Kiwan Carol Meja World Economic Forum McKinsey & Company Lori Nishiura Mackenzie #diversityequityinclusion #globalhealth #PATH4UHC #inclusiveculture

We've seen time and again the incredible ripple effects that happen when young people are empowered to lead. From local service projects to global advocacy campaigns, youth are at the forefront of driving positive change in their communities. They bring fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and an unshakeable belief in a better tomorrow. But they can't do it alone. It takes a village of supportive adults, organizations, and institutions to nurture the next generation of changemakers. When we invest in youth leadership through mentorship, skill-building, and meaningful opportunities to serve, everyone benefits. How will you uplift the youth leaders in your life today? Tell us here: https://lnkd.in/esidyDdd - Ryan & Thomas Growney SG’24 #NewServiceAcademy Image description: Against a dark blue background, a white box displays the words "Empowered Youth, Thriving Communities," echoed by receding layers of the same sentence, copied, which fade into transparency at the back of the white box. Behind the white box, the words "Youth Service" are repeated over and over horizontally, in an orange Varsity/Letterman-style font.

Black and Latinx girls are #ReadyToLead—are schools ready to support them? Latitude High School certainly is. Learn more about how girls advocated for themselves and their community by creating the first-ever Solidarity Day at their school, and how all students benefited from the chance to discuss the big issues they face. Black girls are #ReadyToLead—are schools ready to support them? This #BlackHistoryMonth, learn more about the barriers Black girls face, and also about solutions we can put in place to help them thrive. Go to https://ow.ly/RBWE50QIXvl to read our report.