Leading People First

Police Violence stems from white supremacy values and is unacceptable. Because of this, we recognize that we must reform the system to make it just and equitable for all people.

In this episode, we brought together a group of panelists to discuss their reactions to the verdict of the policeman who murdered George Floyd and what we need to do to Reimagine Reform because of the Police Violence Across America.

Note: This is Part TWO of this conversation. You can find Part One here:

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a61f1f7f-5417-452e-9272-a895741ba6c4

The panelists for this conversation include:

• LeRon Barton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leron-barton-cwna-2b700b1/)
• Kenny Green (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-green-cpa-01494b92/)
• Eli Rigatuso (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elirigatuso/)

Moderated by Yvonne Alston of Indelible Impressions Consulting.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnealston/

This episode is brought to you by the Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity, where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

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It’s so easy for us to sit back and be comfortable as leaders, because learning and growing is tough.

Yet those who have been discriminated against and those who have been marginalized have it even tougher, and sometimes in the simplest ways.

Nik Kacy is a queer, trans-masculine, gender non-binary, Chinese immigrant who is now an L.A.-based entrepreneur/designer/ and event producer who refuses to be confined by societal boundaries or limited by the gender binary.

Passionate about visibility, equality & equity, NiK created Equality Fashion Week in 2018, the first queer Fashion Week in LA, featuring over 150 QBIPOC talent.

Nik is also the founder of NiK Kacy Footwear, the first luxury gender-free footwear & accessories brand in 2014.on the importance for leaders to get out of their comfort zones so they can create environments that allow individuals to stand tall in their own shoes.

Nik and Chris Lin discuss the importance of creating safe employee experiences and environments that allow individuals to stand tall in their own shoes, and how leaders need to become uncomfortable in order to grow.

Connect with Nik Kacy

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkacy/

Footwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkacyfootwear/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkacy/

Website: http://www.nikkacy.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nikkacyfootwear

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Police Violence stems from white supremacy values and is unacceptable. Because of this, we recognize that we must reform the system to make it just and equitable for all people.

In this episode, we brought together a group of panelists to discuss their reactions to the verdict of the policeman who murdered George Floyd and what we need to do to Reimagine Reform because of the Police Violence Across America.

You can listen to Part TWO of this conversation here:

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a61f1f7f-5417-452e-9272-a895741ba6c4

The panelists for this conversation include:

• LeRon Barton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leron-barton-cwna-2b700b1/)
• Kenny Green (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-green-cpa-01494b92/)
• Eli Rigatuso (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elirigatuso/)

Moderated by Yvonne Alston of Indelible Impressions Consulting.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnealston/

This episode is brought to you by the Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity, where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

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Warning: This episode covers the topic of human trafficking and may be triggering to some.

Diversity, especially amongst Americans, is a crucial misunderstanding.

Being able to appreciate and recognize cultural diversity is key in many aspects of helping build foundations, but especially in human trafficking. From being able to recognize signs, to the appropriate approach to after care can all be traced back to the culture of all involved.

Kelli White leads this L.E.A.D. discussion on human trafficking and our different cultural backgrounds and normalcies as they relate to human trafficking, how we need to work to identify barriers and to overcome them, and the problem with the "numbers".

Connect with Kelli White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-white-msn-fnp-bc-aprn-rnfa-9928a818a/

Moderated by Sarah Phelps: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsarahphelps/

This episode is brought to you by the Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity, where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/

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Our work in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion is now in a period of transformation and self-awakening. We need to all to further our journey toward inclusive excellence.

Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

What you’re about to listen to is the presentation on why one white male, Tom Bayley, decided to be the change.

We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific.

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There’s been a lot of growth in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space over the last year. However, many people, like in other periods of growth and opportunity, get into the work for the wrong reasons.

This is the reason you need a strong WHY in DEI. And this is exactly what this episode’s guest helps leaders and businesses do.

Natajia Miller is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultant and the founder of Mind Fro Travel, promoting humanity through cultural awareness, and focusing on showing businesses how to create strategies that lead to more inclusivity within their own organizations.

Natajia and Chris Lin also discuss the difference between cultural competency and cultural humility, how various DEI approaches can resonate differently with the individual, and how to combat internalized racism in order to create a better employee experience.

Connect with Natajia Miller

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natajia-miller-mind-fro-travel-founder-diversity-inclusion-consultant-antiracism/

Website: http://www.natajia.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDf-rL1-aVkwK3RJwdOllVA

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The leadership development space tends to be incredibly rigid, focused mostly on technical skills. And what happens when we teach rigid skillsets is we create rigid employee experiences and processes.

Kay Ross is a storyteller focused in marketing, performing, and healing and is the creator of the Playground of Possibilities.

In this episode, we talk about how leaders need to embrace change and go through leading without a script, and to explore new ways of being.

Connect with Kay Ross

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayross/

Website: http://www.kayross.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayross852

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We’ve been brought up to stick to one career path and climb the ladder. But in the the current environment, we no longer have to abide by those structures, and neither should those around you.

Angelica Patlán joins the Leading People First podcast to share how leaders need to open up possibilities for those around them to create a transformational employee experience.

Angelica is the proud daughter of a single mother and first-generation college graduate, making waves since day one by overcoming obstacles and breaking down barriers. Angelica brings her nontraditional background as a former 911 dispatcher, love of people, and drive for change to the HR space for a better future of work and HR.

Angelica and Chris also talk about humanity being at the forefront of the workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the state of human resources.

Connect with Angelica Patlán

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apatlan/

Website: https://www.anewwaveofhr.com/

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Whether it's a crude neighbor during a flight, a creepy Uber driver, or the person at the hotel bar that's clearly had one too many, women live in a radically different world than men when they travel. And with the recent rise of nationalism and existing sexism and bigotry in the U.S. and abroad, discrimination and even violence are grave concerns.

Once COVID-19 restrictions loosen, how do women and the marginalized get back to seeing the world while protecting themselves?

Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world.

What you’re about to listen to is the presentation on Diversity & Inclusion in the Travel Industry by Prachi Thakur.

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Transparency and vulnerability are crucial for being a people first leader, so are you allowing your team to put everything on the table? Are you, yourself, putting everything on the table?

John Hawley joins the Leading People First podcast to share how he uses his skills as a master facilitator to be a people first leader and create a dynamic employee experience.

John Hawley is a master facilitator, father, husband, Virginia Tech Hokie, lukewarm Steeler fan, unicycle riding, military man, jokester, and forever learner.

Andrew McCoy described him as, “John is one of the most enthusiastic, energetic raw talents I have met. 10 minutes with him and you feel empowered to reach into yourself and be better.”

John and Chris Lin also discuss the importance of testing and experimentation, leadership lessons from the Navy, and having a growth mindset.

Connect with John Hawley

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwakefieldhawley/

Website: http://jwhawley.com/

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