Vanessa McDonald

Thank you for sharing these critical insights on the "mental tax" that diverse leaders face. So much of what you said resonated with me and numerous other Black and Brown female leaders. As a female leader who has had a seat at many tables, I have sometimes suffered from "Imposter Syndrome" alongside being mentally taxed. I wholeheartedly agree that we all need to look to our neighbors, our leaders, and our minority business owners to help lift them up, and recognize that we can empower one another. By doing so, we can build a more inclusive environment for ourselves and the next generation. Let's all commit to supporting and uplifting our diverse leaders, understanding the unique pressures they face, and championing a culture of true inclusion and empowerment. I also encourage our leaders who do not fall into a diverse category to not only send their "diverse" representatives to diversity conferences but to attend themselves. Every perspective is important for fostering an inclusive environment that helps those of us who have a seat at the table—and may be the only one—feel a sense of belonging. Together, we can ensure that every leader has the opportunity to thrive without the added burden of counteracting stereotypes and biases. #Inclusion #Leadership #Diversity #MentalHealth #Innovation

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🚀 Unlock Agile Leadership with Emily Phillips 🚀 In today’s fast-paced world, adaptability is key. Emily Phillips' 2016 TEDx talk sheds light on what it truly means to lead with agility. From overcommunicating strategic goals to empowering decision-makers, Emily emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and rapid adaptation. Don’t miss out on these invaluable insights that can transform your leadership approach. 👉 Watch now: Emily Phillips on Agile Leadership

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As a follow up to my post and recent podcast on #culture, I share this link for your reading pleausre on Global C-Suite Interviews on Culture & Digital Transformation — created and shared by my new LI friend Hilton Barbour (thanks to Paul Allamby for the introduction) who is an expert in this field. This collection of C-Suite interviews on Culture and Digital Transformation. Interviews include Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Southwest Airlines, Globant, IKEA, RSA Insurance, Microsoft, Shaw Communications, Tangerine Bank among others. Let's keep learning about this important topic leaders!

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How do you make teams your organization’s competitive advantage? Discover how to take your teams to the next level at my session at ATD 2024 next Tuesday May 21 at 1 pm: Empowering Teams: Propel Performance and Cultivate Collective Intelligence. I will share our latest research and best practices you can use right away. Hoping to see you there! Let me know if you are attending so we can connect. Find out More: https://bit.ly/3UuIXaG #ATD2024 #teams #teameffectiveness

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—Embracing DEI initiatives is more than a moral imperative ☝️ SHL's research shows that 65% of organizations promote #DEI and 66% take active steps to foster an #inclusive culture Read McKenzie Specht's blog to learn why embracing DEI initiatives can improve organizational outcomes https://i.shl.com/3LgRUjC #SHLBlog #DEIBA

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Surprised and delighted to see my 2019 article "Deep Leadership Development for 21st Century Business Families" featured by the Family Firm Institute. Check it out for tips on Vertical Development, Internal Family Systems and Transformational Experiences to shift your leadership mindset. https://lnkd.in/eUnvt9GY

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