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Just wrapped up an incredible conference surrounded by fellow early talent development program managers across various industries. What an inspiring 2 days sharing best practices, benchmarkin programs, and coming away with tons of ideas to boost our RTX LDP experience. Here's to building the next generation of leaders! 🌟 #EarlyCareer #LeadershipDevelopment #LDP #Inspired

With new graduates joining the workforce and giving their opinions on how they want to see their careers unfold, we now have four generations of employees, from boomers to Gen Zers, all working together. What works for one person may not work for another, but how can we all try to achieve a common goal? Chris DeSantis shares his experience in this PLI Chronicle article. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3SSwspV

🌟 𝐌𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌟 In a conversation with friends, they encouraged me to update my profile photo with a recent one. My old profile photo had a frame which was making my DEI commitment public. That dialogue was a reminder and the trigger of this post. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 🤝 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Our team is a mosaic of unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. I celebrate this diversity because it fuels creativity, innovation, and resilience. 🌎 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬: It’s not about equal treatment; it’s about equitable opportunities. I believe in leveling the playing field, addressing systemic biases, and ensuring that everyone has a fair shot. 🤗 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: Inclusion isn’t a checkbox; it’s a mindset. Your ideas, your identity—they’re valued. We’re not just colleagues; we’re a supportive community where trust and respect flourish. 🚀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: I seek excellence. Whether you’re an introvert who crunches code or an extrovert who lights up the room, your competence matters. Expertise isn’t confined to job titles; it’s found in passion, curiosity, and continuous learning. 🔐 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Trust is our currency. Leading with transparency, honesty, and integrity matters. Trust isn’t built overnight—it’s nurtured through consistent actions and genuine care. With your customers, with your organization, with your partners. Wishing a great week ahead!

A practical example of why it’s important to be wary of trends... Some recent 180 degree pivots that didn’t age well: - Corporate workers wanted to move downtown, sparking a corporate HQ mass exodus from suburbs into urban downtowns. - Education in STEM fields is the future... a liberal arts degree is worthless and impractical. - Diversity, equity, and inclusion are going to become a significant part of corporate culture moving forward. The takeaway: Don’t let the zeitgeist influence your decisions and your path in life. Identify what you believe in and what you stand for and then firmly plant those two beautiful feet in the ground!

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈 This month, and every month, diversity and inclusion are top of mind for myself and for Roc Search 💗 We all know that the tech space is a field that shapes every aspect of our world and is engrained in every single industry 💻 Heck, even farmers (the field you'd imagine is furthest away from the tech space) are using technologies like GPS, automation, and auto-steering to maximize crop yields 🍅 Because these technologies shape the world we live in, and touch the lives of every human being, and are inevitably a reflection of their creators to some degree (hello AI) it is imperative that these technologies are shaped by a diverse group of people from all walks of life. I'm fortunate to work in a field where I can have a direct impact on placing diverse talent in these technical roles that create a direct impression on our world and our future 🌍 On a personal level, I'm very fortunate to also be engrained in a community here in Austin that celebrates diversity loud and proud 365 24/7. This isn't the reality for everyone, everywhere. However, that doesn't mean that it can't be. The way we live our lives day to day is what creates these realities 🌟 This month, let's pause to contemplate our engagement with diverse communities—the individuals who enrich our lives, the ideas we cultivate, and how we can amplify our authentic selves to shine brighter in our own unique ways and also become stronger allies for those who rely on our support and advocacy. 🌟 Together, we can make the future of our world a more inclusive and diverse one every day 🌈 #HappyPride #PrideMonth #Diversity

At P&R, we prompt our team to question the way they think they are. The way they ended up being due to past events that dictate how they act today, even though that might not be authentically them. In doing so, they can discover and break through old patterns that they believe are defined by, allowing them to act boldly and free of fear, reaching new heights and achieving even greater goals. This short insight by Roger Smith explains in detail the importance of venturing off the beaten path. You can choose to create new trails continuously as well. Why not start today? https://lnkd.in/g7xe8aWk #PradoRenteriaCareers #corporateculture #insights

And we arrive at the final strengths, perhaps the most important because they represent our core values. 🌟 RELATIONSHIPS MATTER: The way we get along with each other and with our customers matters. We want to enjoy spending time together, respect each other, and allow individuals to thrive in their own unique way. 🤝💖 WE MAKE THINGS HAPPEN: Results matter. Results speak for themselves. When we make a promise, we will do whatever it takes to deliver. Our names are at stake. 🚀💪 WE KEEP IT SIMPLE: Less gibberish, more action. We keep our processes lean and we are constantly looking to eliminate any activity that is not adding value to our client’s desired outcomes. 🧩✔️ These values guide our behavior both internally and in our relationships with clients. And that fills us with pride. 🌟 We are Xseed. #14Years14Strengths #Values #Anniversary #Culture

🌟 Break Barriers with Us! 🌟 At Generation Success, we're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. That's why we're hosting the Open Your Doors event, where businesses can take action to break down the barriers that young talent faces in today’s job market. 🚪 Open Your Doors is more than an event—it's a movement to provide opportunities, foster diversity, and create an inclusive workforce. Whether you're an employer, mentor, or someone who believes in the potential of young people, we need YOU to help us make a change. 👉 Tag someone who should be part of this initiative, and if you’re interested, message me here on LinkedIn to get involved. Let’s come together to create a brighter future for the next generation. #BreakTheBarriers #OpenYourDoors #GenerationSuccess #DiversityAndInclusion #YouthEmpowerment

🌟 ICYMI: 2023 Catalysts Honoree - Athene During Catalysts Live earlier this year, Angela Williams Jackson and Anchit Sharma outlined Athene's robust commitment to advancing workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion through three ambitious goals. Learn more about the key initiatives guiding them toward these objectives. “You can learn about your peers, you can learn about their culture, you can learn about their language, and you can learn about their experiences. Then, you’re able to break down those barriers and build those bridges.” - Angela Jackson, Sr. VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Athene Key Takeaways: ♻️ Strive to make long-lasting, sustainable changes 💬 Build common language & shared understanding ⚙️ Reengineer the talent pipeline to attract diverse talent 🫶 Foster a culture of inclusion & belonging Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_RUXFUR Catalysts Series is proudly supported by UnityPoint Health #UniteIowaTech #2023CatalystsLive #DEIinTech

Humanity Talent Network (HTN) is reshaping the future of talent acquisition in healthcare & life sciences, by offering a holistic solution that prepares underrepresented leaders for the next stage of their careers. In a category defined by unheard voices and invalidated experiences, our goal was to create a confident, pragmatic, yet impactful identity that has gravitas, but also feels bold and contemporary, while capturing the spirit of a progressive culture – current, not commercial – authentic, not faddy. The identity is underpinned by a distinct logotype that acts as a characterful and credible masthead. An elevated yet simple type treatment and an intelligible tone of voice work together to celebrate diversity. The colour palette and its gradient applications, paired with layered blurs, balance strong visual elements with legibility, while simultaneously adding depth to our compositions. The result is a brand that not only stands out, but also expresses the radical spirit of DEI, rallying the community around it!