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Excuse my French, but shit is hard right now. Lots of friends and colleagues have lost their jobs or have been furloughed. I know this can be overwhelming. I've been there and done that—nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, to be honest, I got laid off in April by Fortune Magazine, which inspired m

During this talk, we'll be discussing the importance of owning your voice and being heard in a world that tries to mute you. "I raise up my voice - not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard...We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back." Malala Yousafzai In 1

This picture is George Floyd as a little boy with his mother. George Floyd was killed last Monday at the hands of a Minneapolis policeman. George's last words were to his mother, "Momma! I'm through." A few thousand miles away in NYC, Amy Cooper called the police on Christian Cooper, an Ivy-educa

Sometimes our lives might outwardly appear “perfect,” yet something still feels missing. Our fears and insecurities keep us stuck, holding us back from our dreams, from writing our own narrative. We live our lives according to the ‘should’s’ that others have placed on us. In this Let's Talk on Gett

Systemic racism infects the very structure of our society. It's less about violence or burning crosses than about the everyday decisions made by people who would not consider themselves as racist. In other words, people like you and me. As sociologist Eduardo Bonilla-Silva has said, "The main proble

"I don't like to gamble, but if there's one thing I'm willing to bet on, it's myself." Beyonce. Thomas Oppong eloquently wrote, "When you bet on yourself, you're choosing yourself. You're believing in your potential. You're believing in your dreams. And when you bet on yourself, you give yourself

A career change can feel like swimming in darkness. During this Let's Talk on career pivots, we'll have conversations with executives who have dived into the unknown and changed career paths despite the murky waters ahead. If you've ever considered a career pivot but weren't sure where to begin, jo

Did you know that LinkedIn has 722+ million global members? If you're a professional who wants to branch out as a thought leader in your industry, LinkedIn is an excellent place to gain visibility, demonstrate your credibility or expertise, and create valuable discussions within your industry's com

Hi Community of Seven: My partner and I are in the initial phases of developing a new organization--premised on the idea that as Americans are reckoning with ways that structural racism plays out in our lives (eg. school, employment/hiring, public safety), there are opportunities to partner with

This pandemic has knocked many of us off of our feet. During this Let's Talk, we'll go over how you can not only survive, but thrive under crisis. "The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of t

"A goal without a plan is just a wish." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Nearly 100% of us want to be successful, but 92% don't reach our goals. That is because we are not specific enough about what we want and our plan to get there, nor do we have the time to figure it out on our own. Defining your vi

Attaching a high level concept doc, but wanted to know if this resonates with you at all. Do you have a role model? Would you want to be a guest? With or without your role model? We're all inspired in some way, shape or form by others....would love some feedback from this BADA** community--I've had

Our values are the core of who we are.  When we truly understand and can articulate our values, they become our North Star.  Values highlight our unique and individual essence.  Values should provide us with a personal code of conduct that informs all parts of our life: how we spend our time, the ma

The purpose of the Let's Talk community board is for members to support one another. Feel free to drop a line and introduce yourself down below! Quick tips: name, what company you're with or if you're looking for new opportunities, what state you're in and any other thing our community should know a

As Plato once said, “Reality is created by the mind. We can change our reality by changing our mind.” Physical fitness gets a lot of attention, and for a good reason -- but often neglected is the importance of our mental health. Having a healthy and strong mind allows us to handle the challe

During this Let's Talk, we'll be discussing faith. This conversation is not specifically about religion, as faith takes many forms: for some, faith centers around the belief in oneself or one's community; For some, faith centers around science; For others, faith centers around the institution of rel

In the corporate jungle, many female executives have been asked not to show emotions or talk about their feelings. Doing so was a sign of weakness. During the era of Covid-19, it is more important than ever to talk about the F word. At work and more importantly, at home. Our kids model our behavio

94% of leaders surveyed by the Center for Creative Leadership rated themselves as being moderately to extremely powerful at work. It was also observed that there was a notable correlation between leaders' level in the organization and how powerful they believe themselves to be at work. On the ot

COVID has fundamentally changed the way that companies are thinking about their customer experiences and where they believe they need to be in Digital maturity. This happens when you have to quickly pivot to the Digital channel from retail and phone channels to serve your customers. One of the big

If you would like to serve on a board, are already on a board, or work with a board, you're in the right place. Video for the second half of the Let's Talk on How to Get on a Board. We didn't record the introductions or the breakout groups. A special thank you to Lisa Shallett from Extraordinary Wom