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Last-minute Call! Just 1 Day Left! The Six Sigma Racial Equity Institute (SSREI) Cohort 4 project submission deadline is tomorrow. Don't let this chance pass you by. Come along with us as we use data-driven techniques to bring about significant change. Send in your project right now! https://lnkd.in/gtqbaSfm Submission Criteria: ✅ An executive is committed to doing something about racial inequities. ✅ Your numbers or metrics show that Black people are impacted by the work of your department. ✅ The solution to the equity gap is not known. ✅ Improvement of the equity gap is within your sphere of influence. ✅ A senior leader (decision maker) can devote time to meeting with a team once per month for 5 months. #SSREI #Cohort4 #LastChance #RacialEquity #BlackEquity #ChangeMakers #submitnow #equityproject

The time is always right to do the right thing. Being diverse and inclusive is a powerful opportunity for organizations.

DUE TO PENDING WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY MAY 13TH!!! If in the long term you want to go beyond "feel good" PR-centric actions to showcase the real DEI work that must be done this is the conversation for you. #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #intentiontoimpact

Maybe you disagree with me? Have a different perspective? Please share it! (I mean it!) I recently addressed some pressing issues around the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) bans and legislation in the U.S., which are also relevant for our colleagues in Canada and the UK. In my latest video, I unpack the assumptions embedded in these legislative changes—particularly the idea that our systems were once truly meritocratic before DEI initiatives were introduced. This notion suggests that DEI interventions provide an unfair advantage to certain groups, undermining the fairness of our systems. However, as many of us know, true meritocracy is a myth unless systems are designed with equity in mind from the start. 🗣️ I invite you to watch the video and reflect on these questions: Were things ever truly meritocratic? How do current systems and processes reinforce existing power structures? Join the conversation and share your thoughts on how we can move towards genuine equity. #DEI #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Meritocracy #Legislation #AffirmativeAction #SocialJustice https://lnkd.in/gA2QqTe9

Building a trusted network of well placed influencers within your value network can take years. But we don’t have years to get the work done to drive market transformation in support of the #futurewewant. Sustainable Brands is often characterized as a unique #community of influence where partnerships can form to accelerate financially viable change, and that is for a reason. As a community, we are intentional about creating conditions for building #sharedvision around the #whatsnext and for enabling human connections at a pace unequalled in most settings. Why? Because this is what it takes to accomplish our mission to reshape the #global #economy so that the #brands that lead the way to a flourishing #future are the ones that will thrive in the days ahead. Come on in. Find hope and smart, well placed friends who share your ambition for a different kind of competitive landscape. One that rewards bold, #breakthrough #innovation for #environmental and #social #benefit. Join leaders and friends like Virginie Helias, Amanda Nusz Douglas Sabo Jane Ewing Niki King Paula Alexander Sally Uren Joanne Dwyer Jose Gorbea Cindy Drucker Joselynne Fynboh Pamela Gill Alabaster Maddy Kulkarni Diana Birkett Rakow Kulkarni John Fullerton Bonnie Nixon Sandy Skees Roma A. McCaig Ann Lee-Jeffs Erin Smith, MBA Mark Lee Gil Friend Jennifer Motles MBA Renee Henze Katherine Hofmann, PhD Nancy Mahon Suzanne Shelton Annie Longsworth Khalilah "KO" Olokunola Elisabeth Conrad Helen Sahi Kevin Hagen Stuart W. Andy Heppelle 🍁 Ephi Banaynal dela Cruz and nearly 1500 more as we work together to create the future we want and see your business flourish because of it!

Let's talk about blue jeans. 👖 At the last Emerging Leader's class, Sean Reaves and Bob Paden gathered us all for this picture - we had not been forewarned it was going to happen. As people threw elbows and tripped one another (kidding) to secure a place hidden in the back row because they weren't "picture ready," it dawned on me... this is a group of individuals who have been nominated by their employers, encouraged by peers, or self-started to be amongst other high performers in the county. Some of us wore collared shirts, some of us sported dress pants, and others (the majority) relaxed in more casual attire - and no one's intelligence, skillset, or ability was affected by their clothes. My point is. At the end of the day, your attire at work really doesn't, and shouldn't, matter. Some of the most successful people I know wear t-shirts from high school with rips in their pants, paired with New Balance sneakers. Conversely, I've met people who wear ties everyday and are more incompetent than a wall. Let's normalize wearing the clothes you are comfortable in, not the overpriced business casual looks of the past. BTW...my LinkedIn profile pic ? I needed a picture to submit for the Emerging Leaders launch (they seemingly have a thing for pictures 😂) and had never had a professional head shot. The posed torso, studio backdrop you see ? That is actually a selfie I took, sweaty from walking the dog, in a maroon sports bra, covered by a blazer...with a quick simple background swap on Canva. 😎 Looking back ? I should have used the original selfie - that included the dog. 🐾 If you are actually good at what you do, people will remember your name, not whether or not you dressed to impress. #unpopularopinion #casual #cowgirlboots

The Association of African-American Financial Advisors (AAAA) is proud to announce Capital Group/American Funds as the recipient of the "Best Place to Work for Black/African American Financial Advisors and Planners" award that was presented at the AAAA 2023 National V.I.S.I.O.N. Conference.     Capital Group/American Funds has shown steady and consistent growth in Black/African American associates employment in the U.S. In the last 3 years, Black/African American associate growth at Capital Group increased 1.9%. Growing from 8.6% in 2020 to 10.5% in 2022 while exceeding its’ set 2025 goal of 10.5%. In its leadership ranks, Black/African American leaders grew 1.6%; starting at 3.2% in 2020 and growing it to 4.8% in 2022.     This recognition reflects Capital Group/ American Funds' unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and motivating work environment. “Capital Group/ American Funds has an audacious goal of growing its leadership population to 7% by 2025 and the Association of African-American Financial Advisors is on ground as a partner to support those recruitment efforts.” said, Christian C. Nwasike MFP®, MBA, JSM, CRA®, MSI Fellow™ AAAA Chairman and CEO. William Brady; Antonio Bass, CFA; Desiree Lewis; Alejandro Wyss; Cataya Dunn #wealthmanagement #blackexcellence #leadershipandmanagement #equityandinclusion #blackwealth #financialliteracy #blackgirlmagic #diversity #Financialadvisors #branding #financialplanners #wealthmangement #personalbranding #assetmanagers #diversityequitybelonginginclusion #wealthmanagement #assetmanagement #blackwealth #togetherblackwealth #financialadvisors

I didn't grow up with much. Having money in the bank was a luxury and investing was something virtually unheard of in my family and community. Over the years I became more educated on financial wellness and believe I have made some relatively wise choices. Even still there's more to learn. Grateful the conversations around the wealth gap coupled with financial literacy and planning continue to be shared by NYL resources. Was happy to attend! #financialplanning #newyorklife #financialliteracy #wealthgap

"Inclusive leadership is about embracing diversity and creating an equitable environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. It involves being aware of biases, listening to different perspectives, fostering collaboration, providing equal opportunities, and advocating for underrepresented groups. By practicing inclusive leadership, we can unlock the full potential of our diverse teams and create a culture of belonging and innovation. #InclusiveLeadership #DiversityandInclusion"

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