From the halls of Harvard to leading on the basketball court, our friend and former colleague Laura Barnard has always championed others, ensuring every voice and idea is heard. After a decade of climbing the corporate ladder, she experienced the limits of leadership stereotypes firsthand. Eventually breaking through to the executive table, Laura found that true inclusivity was still missing. Determined to create change, she built BREAKTHRU BRANDS, a leadership consultancy empowering equity-minded leaders to cultivate inclusive, diverse workplaces. We talk with Laura about her experience, mission, and success.

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