Kevin and Erika host another "spitting bars" episode covering three articles in the news related to ways to transition into leadership, are you ready to lead a diverse team, and ensure you provide non-linear career paths for your team members. The pandemic has taught many leaders they must be agile and always think ahead, as team members are no longer just staying around for the sake of it. Are you positioning yourself for leadership BEFORE the role or opportunities are presented? If not, you should be. Being Black or being a man or a woman alone doesn't qualify you to lead diverse teams, but checking your biases and being open to new prospective, and becoming a DEI practitioner helps. Lastly, gone are the days when your job dictated your career path. Companies are looking for creative ways to give team members opportunities to grow within the organization, reducing the risk of institutional knowledge walking out of the door. Check it out and let us know what you think.
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