In today's conversation with entrepreneur and founder of Leap Consulting Solutions, Lauren B. Jones, she and host Dane Groeneveld discuss all things allyship and collaboration. What does it mean to be an ally, and what aspects of your business stifle better collaboration? These topics and more are covered, including advice on inspiring leadership and following your values.

Key Takeaways: 

• [00:40 - 03:57] Meet Lauren B. Jones
• [03:58 - 06:23] The road to opening her own business in the early days of the pandemic
• [06:25 - 07:21] Thoughts on growth
• [07:26 - 08:59] Rewarding work, and empowering women
• [09:00 - 11:25] The Lady Leaders
• [11:29 - 13:03] Supporting one another throughout the pandemic
• [13:07 - 16:14] Allyship and equality
• [16:16 - 20:37] Conversations and content about inclusion and equality that Dane & Lauren recommend
• [20:44 - 25:33] Technology and bringing together human capital
• [25:36 - 28:15] How ego prevents us from collaborating and solving larger problems
• [28:17 - 29:47] Collaboration, allies, and your values
• [29:56 - 33:15] Values and optimization exercises
• [33:20 - 34:41] Consumerization and the job market
• [34:43 - 37:29] Lost dollars and lost opportunities
• [37:31 - 38:25] People as assets, and scaling good technology with a culture of change
• [38:30 - 42:24] A leader's job, and creating trust
• [41:36 - 45:00] Early gamification and a conversation about Simon Sinek
• [45:13 - 49:20] Building meaningful connection

*The Ted talk Dane references in the podcast is "Teach girls bravery, not perfection" by Reshma Saujani.