Malaika shares how learning a lesson the “hard way” taught her to get support, buy in and alignment across the organization on her future projects, and how her mentors helped her understand the bigger picture at critical points in her career.  She discusses the importance of figuring out what you want to do early on and setting goals for yourself beyond annual goals.  She offers tips for creating an inclusive workplace and highlights the Hyatt DEI initiatives that are having the most significant impact.