Welcome to Intentional Conversations, where we intersect diversity, equity, and inclusion with leadership and business.

This week we welcomed Julia Rock to Intentional Conversations!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Nothing wrong with a 9-5. Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone and that’s ok. 
• Often, companies try to solve the problem, once employees get there. You must ensure alignment before hiring. 
• Employers must ask, are you providing meaningful work?  
• Optimize what you are testing in the interview process to find alignment instead of dragging it out and asking people to just have conversations. 
• Where are you in your leadership journey? A new and seasoned leader needs different training.  
• Assess if leaders want to be leaders. Many are just made leaders because they have the technical skills or have been at a company for a while. 
• Employees want leaders with integrity, authenticity and courage to take up for employees. 
• People don’t understand the responsibility they have when becoming a leader. You can now impact employee livelihood and mental health. 
• Before shifting careers, discover and be able to discuss transferable skills. 
• Before shifting careers, create a strong desirable brand. 
• Don’t suffer in silence. 
• Assess staying at a company by asking: What can I do, what will do and what won't I do? 
• Companies can’t continue without productive, engaged and motivated employees. Don’t forget you have just as much power as an organization. 

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