R.O.G. Return on Generosity
A half hour interview show featuring innovative leaders who cultivate a culture of giving, belonging and thriving together. In each episode, we’ll explore how generosity at work impacts the bottom line and address cultural dynamics, team behavior and peer relationships.
Episodes
![154. Jill Bramble - 4-H | Head, Heart, Hands, Health](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7187764/ROG_Podcast_Episode_154_Covera5xee_300x300.png)
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
154. Jill Bramble - 4-H | Head, Heart, Hands, Health
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
“All young people have potential. That they're not problems to be fixed. They all have potential, which is a different starting point.”
“4-H is the largest youth development organization in this country...I get a front row seat to seeing generosity every single day…our donors are investing millions into young people for their future…the half a million volunteers we have across this country that are giving their time to young people…4-H educators that are in every county that give tirelessly as mentors to young people.”
Jill Bramble is President and Chief Executive Officer at National 4-H Council, the nonprofit partner to Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program. An experienced nonprofit leader, she has dedicated more than 18 years of service to National 4-H Council, starting as a grant writer and rising through the ranks to join the executive leadership team in 2013.
A fourth generation 4-H’er from Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Jill knows firsthand the life-changing impact of 4-H programs and volunteers. A champion of young people and their ability to drive change, she is motivated every single day to pay it forward and ensure these same opportunities are available to all youth. Jill has cultivated teams and organizations to grow the impact of their missions through sustainable, social impact investments. Prior to stepping into her role as CEO, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer focusing on the enterprise alignment of people, marketing, partnerships, and processes to drive revenue and ensure all young people have the opportunity to access 4‑H’s positive youth development programs.
As Council’s Chief Development Officer, she led a team of development professionals and oversaw a portfolio of corporate and foundation partnerships that raised more than $35 million annually to grow and support Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program. Before joining National 4-H Council, Jill was a senior consultant for Just Cause Consulting where she led strategic planning and grant-writing for nonprofit organizations on the East Coast. Prior to her consulting work, Jill was the Income Development Director for the Mid-Atlantic Division of the American Cancer Society where she led fundraising and local board development in Maryland and Delaware.
Jill received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado and a Master of Science in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Maryland. Jill and her husband, Scott, have two children, Nick and Jordan.
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Find your spark.
Creating a culture of gratitude. Gratitude makes optimism sustainable.
Investing in young people and youth. Walk alongside, believe in them and help them recover from their failure.
Give back to your community.
Make a difference in the lives of young people. Help them find their spark.
Resources:
4-H.org
Clover
Find your local 4-H
Ag to Gen Z: Gen Z's Impact on Agriculture
An Exciting New Chapter
The 4-H Pledge:
I pledge my head to clearer thinking,My heart to greater loyalty,My hands to larger service,and my health to better living,for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
Where to find R.O.G. Podcast:
R.O.G on YouTube
R.O.G on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G on Spotify
How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index
What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz
Credits:
Jill Bramble, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 155, with Hannah Wunsch.
![153. Lori LeBas - Kindness, Karma, Culture, Career](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7187764/ROG_Podcast_Episode_153_Cover6x1rk_300x300.png)
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
153. Lori LeBas - Kindness, Karma, Culture, Career
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
“You need to put boundaries in place. You need to live your life...If you don't ever see anything but the work that's in front of you, you lack the perspective to think bigger.”
As head of the business operations team for The Walt Disney Company’s Platform Distribution segment, Lori LeBas supports the development and distribution of products and services that create meaningful value for the company, its partners, and consumers. She is focused on the design and implementation of business processes for efficient management and operation of all media distribution including linear networks, SVOD/AVOD/TVOD, transactional, syndication, audio and direct-to-consumer products. LeBas also leads the creation of cross-functional business requirements for new products, as well as oversight of all post-sales processes for content distribution across all platforms.
LeBas was elevated to her current position of Executive Vice President in early 2022 after serving as Senior Vice President of Platform Distribution Operations since 2020. The Platform Distribution business unit within TWDC that manages all third-party media sales efforts for distribution and affiliate-related business operations for all of the Company's direct-to-consumer services and linear media networks and content sales agreements for General Entertainment, Studios and Sports.
Prior to her current role, LeBas led affiliate marketing and operations for the company’s affiliate sales and marketing division. She was accountable for the marketing impact on the growth and success of the Disney and ESPN Media Networks businesses including cable networks, broadband, video on demand, pay per view and all emerging media businesses plus director to consumer platform partner marketing. She also led technical and operational projects advancing the content distribution business and managing engagement across The Walt Disney Company and with distribution partners on product integration and existing service expansion including adoption and engagement of live streaming products, video on demand and newly developed products.
Previously, LeBas was Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Operations for the company’s sales and marketing division overseeing a global advertising sales operations team responsible for all post-sales processes for television, digital and magazine and oversight of the affiliate operations team responsible for all post-sales processes for content distribution for television and digital platforms. She provided financial support and oversight for affiliate sales and marketing and ad sales and operational support for research and marketing.
LeBas joined ESPN in 2000 as Director, Affiliate Sales Development and Operations, responsible for, among other things, helping develop, pricing and packaging policies for ESPN’s domestic networks and overseeing ESPN relationships with distribution partners. Prior to joining ESPN, LeBas held a variety of positions at SNET, lastly as President of SNET Personal Vision, Inc., the company’s cable subsidiary. She also held marketing positions at The Connecticut Ballet and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival.
LeBas is a graduate of the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute and has successfully completed the CTAM Executive Development Program at Harvard University. She is an active mentor in many programs at TWDC and externally. She has served on many Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Executive Councils and led culture development across TWDC. She is a member of The WICT Network and formerly served as Executive Advisor for the The WICT Network New England Chapter and informal advisor for the Southern California Chapter. LeBas is also a supporter of the T. Howard Foundation and NAMIC. She has served as Executive Champion for Employee Resources Groups across TWDC, supporting women, emerging leaders and the enabled community. She currently serves as the vice president of the CTAM Foundation Board and is a CTAM National Board member.
LeBas received her undergraduate degree in Economics and German from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. She is an avid traveler, certified yoga teacher and marathon runner. She lives in Connecticut with her husband Sean and looks forward to frequent visits with her son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter in Stockholm, Sweden.
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Appreciation for your roots.
Knowing yourself.
Recognize your superpowers.
Ask, “What's the best thing that can happen?” instead of, “What’s the worst thing that can happen?”
Seek / Create a company culture where you can thrive.
Making a mosaic with the pieces of your life.
Put the puzzle pieces of your life together in a way that tells a story.
Resources:
Cablefax Most Powerful Women - Lori LeBas (FR)
Where to find R.O.G. Podcast:
R.O.G on YouTube
R.O.G on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G on Spotify
How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index
What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz
Credits:
Lori LeBas, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 154, with Jill Bramble..
![152. Bob Burg - Go-Giver](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7187764/ROG_Podcast_Ep_142_Covera9z69_300x300.png)
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
152. Bob Burg - Go-Giver
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
“Law number five is the law of receptivity. This says the key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving. And this means nothing more than understanding that, yeah, you breathe out. Okay, you also have to breathe in. It's not one or the other. It's both. Breathe out carbon dioxide, breathe in oxygen, breathe out, which is giving, breathe in, which is receiving.”
For over 30 years Bob Burg has been successfully showing entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals how to communicate their value and accelerate their business growth.
Although for years he was best known for his sales classic, Endless Referrals, it’s his business parable, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann that has created a worldwide movement.
While part of a four-book series, The Go-Giver itself has sold more than one million copies and been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine’s list of The Most Motivational Books Ever Written, and was on HubSpot’s 20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time.
Bob is founder of The Go-Giver Success Alliance, an online Mentorship Community for successful entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals, and he publishes the very popular Daily Impact email.
He is an advocate, supporter, and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve.
He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic and served on the Board of Directors of Furry Friends Adoption & Clinic in his town of Jupiter, Florida.
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Constantly discover what another person would find valuable about being in relationship with you.
Ask questions and listen.
Ask yourself, How can I be a value to this person in a way that they see it as being a value?
The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success:
The Law of Value – Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than take in payment.
The Law of Compensation – Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them.
The Law of Influence – Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people’s interests first.
The Law of Authenticity – The most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself.
The Law of Receptivity – The key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving
Resources:
Burg.com
Books https://burg.com/books/
Go-Giver Success Alliance https://gogiversuccessalliance.com/
Where to find R.O.G. Podcast:
R.O.G on YouTube
R.O.G on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G on Spotify
How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index
What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz
Credits:
Bob Burg, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 153, with Lori LeBas..
![151. Stephanie Mitchko - Mind Skills](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7187764/ROG_Episode_151_Cover9vqyl_300x300.png)
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
151. Stephanie Mitchko - Mind Skills
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
“They want boundaries. They feel safe with boundaries. They understand where they end and you begin because of boundaries. People love to understand what is expected. Those are big-hearted boundaries.”
“The way you get to be grateful in the future is to say, ‘How can I help you?’ in the present.”
Stephanie Mitchko-Beale an Emmy Award winning C-Suite executive who thrives in the space between technology and business results. She is the recent EVP & CTO at Charter Communications. As a key spokesperson and sought-after presenter, Stephanie is dedicated to raising the consciousness of leaders for a more sustainable, equitable and prosperous future. A trailblazing technology executive who has achieved remarkable success in her field, and multiple Emmy awards and a groundbreaking tech patent to her name, she embodies the epitome of leadership in the tech industry.
Prior to Joining Charter Stephanie was CTO & COO of Cadent TV. Before joining Cadent Stephanie was the SVP of Video Infrastructure Software at Cablevision, responsible for the development of the innovative Multi-Room (cloud-based) DVR system and Video On Demand.
With more than 25 years of experience, Mitchko is a technology, media, and advanced advertising maven with a solid record of pioneering evolutionary products.
Stephanie holds a Certificate from the SCTE-Tuck Executive Leadership Program at Dartmouth, a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from NYU-Poly in New York, teaches as a guest lecturer at NYU/Stern Graduate School and is a member of the NYU Poly Enterprise Learning Board.
During her spare time, Stephanie also loves to do glass mosaic art and woodworking. She is married to her wonderful husband, David, and is a mother of three adult children.
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Establish clear boundaries.
Stop acting and doing. Stop. Unleash. Lead.
20% of your time block for “thinking time”
Ask, “How can I help?” Seek to be of service.
Resources:
www.Mindskillsthebook.com
Stephanie Mitchko on LinkedIn (in/stephanie-mitchko-beale-0047124)
Bridging Media, Technology, and Leadership with Stephanie Mitchko
Where to find R.O.G. Podcast:
R.O.G on YouTube
R.O.G on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G on Spotify
How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index
What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz
Credits:
Stephanie Mitchko, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 152, with Bob Burg.
![150. Zenita Henderson - Lead with Purpose](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7187764/ROG_Podcast_Ep_150_Cover8dijd_300x300.png)
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
150. Zenita Henderson - Lead with Purpose
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
“You got to work the room, know who you're talking to, know what you're working with.”
“Let people know you did that work, but also take the temperature in the room..let your boss be proud of you, not scared of you.”
Zenita has a deep passion for technology and has over three decades in the cable industry with Jerrold/General Instrument, Motorola, ARRIS (now Commscope) and most recently as Vice President of marketing and business development at the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE®), a subsidiary of CableLabs®. Zenita currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Segra+UPN, one of the nation’s largest fiber network companies that provides best in class broadband and security solutions Nationwide. Zenita has also served in a dual capacity recently as interim Chief Revenue Officer at Segra.
Zenita is an award-winning community and industry relations activist supporting education, arts, science, technology and math (STEM/STEAM) initiatives, healthcare, diversity and inclusion programs in the cable industry. In her spare time, Zenita puts her expert marketing and relationship building skills to work with several organizations including Women in Cable Telecommunications Greater Philadelphia as Executive Champion, and also serves on the board of the Blind Institute of Technology. She previously served on the boards of the Montgomery County PA chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greater Philadelphia & South Jersey chapter of Girls Inc, Beachglow: Concerts for Charity, Inc., One Diverse Industry and Inner Explorer.
In 2014, Zenita was inducted into the Cable TV Pioneers. WICT Greater Philadelphia honored Zenita with the 2015 Inspire Award. Zenita has been recognized multiple years since 2016 as one of Cablefax Most Powerful Women in Cable and Most Influential Minorities in Cable multiple years since 2014.
In 2019 Zenita was recognized as SCTE/WICT Woman in Technology, an annual award that lauds the achievements of one woman who demonstrates outstanding professional achievement and significantly contributes to the advancement of the cable telecommunications industry. Also that year she was recognized by WICT as a Woman to Watch in Technology, and one of the top 50 marketers in the world by Marketo, an Adobe Company as part of the #Fearless50, driving bold, fearless marketing and digital transformation.
In 2020 Zenita was recognized by Cablefax as a Diversity Trailblazer. In 2021, Zenita’s team at SCTE was recognized by Cablefax as the 2021 First place winner for best Online Event, and third place winner for Best Media Relations to raise visibility of the SCTE brand. Zenita was recognized in the Profiles in Diversity Journal as one of 2023’s Women Worth Watching® in Leadership and an Industry Leader Top Women in Media by Cynopsis. Most recent, Zenita was recognized by CIO Look as one of the Top 10 Women Leading the MarTech Revolution and Hall of Fame honoree by One Diverse Industry.
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Think about who you love and who loves you. Let that fuel your confidence.
Be trustworthy.
Exceed expectations and take responsibility.
Know your worth.
Be confident, but humble.
Spend more time listening.
Resources:
Zenita Henderson on LinkedIn (in/zenitahenderson)
Zenita Henderson Cablefax Profile
Zenita Henderson: People on the Move
Wired for Success: The Chronicles of Zenita Henderson
About Segra
Segra Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
Where to find R.O.G. Podcast:
R.O.G on YouTube
R.O.G on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G on Spotify
How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index
What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz
Credits:
Zenita Henderson, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 151, with Stephanie Mitchko-Beale.
![149. David Olivencia - NetWORKing Excellence](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7187764/ROG_Podcast_EP_149_Covera17zq_300x300.png)
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
149. David Olivencia - NetWORKing Excellence
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
“Once they identify the people in the networks that are aligned to their goals and interests, then it's about pouring the value, pouring the generosity, and you're not necessarily expecting anything in return…there's just this general human law of reciprocity where amazing thing happen.”
“Those who achieve NetWORKing Excellence are deliberate about the events that they attend.”
David Olivencia is an accomplished global technology executive and author with deep experience delivering measurable business results for leading organizations. Effectiveness has been demonstrated executing outcomes as a CEO, board member, thought leader, and energetic team coach.
David is the CEO and Co-founder of Angeles Investors. Prior to Angeles Investors, David held various senior executive positions of increasing responsibility at Nippon Telegraph & Telephone (NTT), Ford Motor Company, Oracle, Verizon, Softtek and Accenture.
David has leveraged his expertise in technology, business strategy, digital platforms and networking excellence as an early-stage/Angel investor in 70+ companies. This portfolio includes three unicorns and ten that have garnered more than $100m in valuation.
David is a sought-after speaker for his perspectives on Exponential Technology Disruption, Early-stage Investing, Networking excellence, Artificial Intelligence and Leadership issues. He has presented in prominent forums including the U.S. Congress, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), NASDAQ Opening Bell, Great Minds in STEM, BusinessWeek, and Comcast Newsmakers.
David has been recognized as 40 under 40 by Crain’s Detroit Business, Crain’s Chicago Tech 50, and Hispanic Business Magazine’s Most Influential Hispanics in America. From a board service perspective, David has served on many private, civic and non-profit boards throughout his career. He currently serves as a board member of Schurz Communications, Old Plank Trail Bank, N.A a Wintrust Bank (NASDAQ: WTFC), Window to the World Communications: WTTW Chicago, Angeles Investors, IrishAngels and the National Museum of Mexican Art.
David earned his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (#1 Undergraduate Engineering Program by U.S. News and World Report) and received the school’s 2014 Alumni Career Achievement Award. He earned his M.B.A. (graduating cum laude) from the University of Notre Dame, where he was recognized with the 2007 Distinguished MBA Alumni Award. In 2020, David received an Honorary Doctorate from
Bentley University. Additionally, David has completed the Harvard Business School Corporate Governance program and has completed his Certificate of Director Education from the NACD.
David is married with three children. He enjoys spending his free time running, fishing and with family.
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Build your foundation. Who am I? Learn about yourself and your strengths.
Establish a daily and weekly ritual.
Who are my key stakeholders? (100 people)
What are the three things that they care most about?
What is your ritual to connect with your key stakeholders?
Who can you connect with who?
Track progress and measure success. (How well are you doing relative to your hypothesis?)
Build the default: How can I give? How can I help?
Resources:
David Olivencia on LinkedIn (in/davidolivencia)
David Olivencia on Facebook (@dolivencia)
David Olivencia on Instagram (@prdaveo)
David Olivencia on Twitter/X (@dolivencia)
David Olivencia on YouTube (@DavidOlivencia1)
NetWORKing Excellence: Building a Strong Value-Based Network in an Accelerating Digital World by David Olivencia
Impactful Networking: “Meet the Author” LIVE - David Olivencia * Book Launch!
How to Build a Values-Based Network in a Digital World | David R. Olivencia | S6 E8
Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones on Netflix
Where to find R.O.G. Podcast:
R.O.G on YouTube
R.O.G on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G on Spotify
How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index
What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz
Credits:
David Olivencia, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 150, with Zenita Henderson.
![148. Michelle Angela Ortiz - Storytelling and Activism through Public Art](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7187764/ROG_Podcast_Ep_148_Cover75tav_300x300.png)
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
148. Michelle Angela Ortiz - Storytelling and Activism through Public Art
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
“Taking that gratitude and just use it as fuel then to be on a mission for how you're going to be the spirit for those who come beyond us. I just think that's such a beautiful way to talk about the culture, honoring your ancestors, being aware and reverent toward the spirit of those ancestors.”
Michelle Angela Ortiz is a visual artist/ skilled muralist/ community arts educator/ filmmaker who uses her art as a vehicle to represent people and communities whose histories are often lost or co-opted. Through community arts practices, painting, documentaries, and public art installations, she creates a safe space for dialogue around some of the most profound issues communities and individuals may face.
Her work tells stories using richly crafted and emotive imagery to claim and transform spaces into a visual affirmation that reveals the strength and spirit of the community. For 20 years, Ortiz has designed and created over 50 large-scale public works nationally and internationally. Since 2008, Ortiz has led art for social change public art projects in Costa Rica & Ecuador and as a cultural envoy through the United States embassy in Fiji, Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Venezuela, Honduras, and Cuba.
Ortiz is a 2020 art for justice fund grantee, a pew fellow, a Rauschenberg foundation artist as activist fellow, and a Kennedy center citizen artist national fellow. In 2016, she received the Americans for the Arts Public Art Year in Review award which honors outstanding public art projects in the nation.
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Collective power can actually make significant change.
Find a way to bridge your message into action.
Do not be overwhelmed and find ways to take action.
Amplify the voices of others.
Ask yourself: Does the community want what I want to offer?
Resources:
www.michelleangela.com
www.familiasseparadas.com
www.lasmadresdeberks.com
www.ourmarketproject.com
https://www.michelleangela.com/bio/cv
https://www.michelleangela.com/curriculumvitae
https://www.penncapital-star.com/commentary/berks-countys-immigrant-detention-center-is-finally-closed-the-work-isnt-over-opinion/
Michelle Angela Ortiz on LinkedIn (in/michelle-angela-ortiz-370853284)
Michelle Angela Ortiz on Facebook (@MichelleAngelaOrtiz)
Michelle Angela Ortiz on Instagram (@michelleangelaortiz)
Michelle Angela Ortiz on Twitter/X (@michelleaortiz1)
Amplifying the Voices of Families in Detention | Michelle Angela Ortiz | TEDxPhiladelphia
Manos En La Obra - Michelle Angela Ortiz
"Familias Separadas" by Michelle Angela Ortiz for Open Source
Where to find R.O.G. Podcast:
R.O.G on YouTube
R.O.G on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G on Spotify
How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index
What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz
Credits:
Michelle Angela Ortiz, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 149, with David Olivencia.
![147. Monica Diaz - Intent to Impact](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7187764/ROG_Podcast_EP_147_Cover9z6qu_300x300.png)
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
147. Monica Diaz - Intent to Impact
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
“To create generous leaders is to be clear about who you are. That's why I started the book with identity. Who you are and why you do what you do the way you do it.”
Monica Diaz is a transformational coach and diversity, equity and inclusion consultant who empowers her clients to lead their careers, their lives and their business with unprecedented positive impact. She is an inspirational and pragmatic leader, with a clear mission to share knowledge and serve leaders who can and will change the world we live in, which starts with creating the best version of themselves.
Monica’s diverse range of industry experience gives her valuable insights across many sectors and companies. She brings over three decades of experience as a seasoned HR and DEI executive at global blue-chip and Fortune 100 companies, such as Merck & Co, Microsoft, The Walt Disney Company and Royal Caribbean Group. She is the award-winning author of From INTENT to IMPACT – The 5 Dualities of Diversity and Inclusion, a thought-provoking business memoir to strengthen corporate culture and business as a whole.
Her coaching and consulting approach is focused and flexible. She supports leaders without judging them, to build practical and productive solutions. Clients and colleague regard her as a passionate professional, who brings a refreshing perspective on addressing diversity, equity and inclusion. She is always ready with the clear suggestions and wields her humor as a secret weapon, to make everyone feel they are an integral part of a common effort.
Monica has been recognized as a 2022 Literary Titan, Top DEI Leader, a Leader of Team Innovation, as one of Most Influential Minorities in Cable TV and one of the Top 10 Leaders in the Hispanic Executive community. She is a founding member of the Latino DEI Collective and serves as board member of the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance and as Advisory Board member of the HISPA - a youth development organization. She is also an active contributor to organizations empowering children, families, and their communities out of poverty, as well as equality for the LGBTQ community.
Monica’s visionary thought-leadership and fresh perspectives, combined with a high level of energy and relevance, have made her a sought-after public speaker and partner on global DEI strategies, leadership development and culture transformation.
R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:
Fear leads to inaction.
Give yourself latitude. Open your mind.
Be curious and ask others about their preferences.
Learn it all vs. know it all.
Leadership is a privilege.
Clarify your identity.
Share yourself with others.
Seek opportunities to be challenged.
Resources:
MonicaDiaz.net
Monica Diaz on Linkedin (in/monicadiaz1)
A Conversation with Monica Diaz - Author of "From INTENT to IMPACT" - Monica discussing her book,"From INTENT to IMPACT - The 5 Dualities of Diversity and Inclusion"
Inspiration Interlude I with Monica Diaz - Monica talks about her experience as a 25 years as a global diversity and inclusion leader
Where to find R.O.G. Podcast:
R.O.G on YouTube
R.O.G on Apple Podcasts
R.O.G on Spotify
How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index
What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz
Credits:
Monica Diaz, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.
Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 148, with Michelle Angela Ortiz.
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Generous Leadership
R.O.G. Return on Generosity, hosted by Shannon Cassidy, is a half hour interview show featuring innovative leaders who cultivate a culture of giving, belonging and thriving together. In each episode, we’ll explore how generosity at work impacts the bottom line and address cultural dynamics, team behavior and peer relationships.
Visit bridgebetween.com to learn more about generous leadership and host Shannon Cassidy.