The Leadership Drives Podcast

What are the chances that two young people, one from the East Coast and the other from the West Coast, would uproot their respective families and begin their lives in anew in the Mississippi Delta? Ben went to Clarksdale, MS, the birthplace of the blues, for a job and convinced Rebekah to come so that, together, they could strengthen a community, support the development of children, and make an im...

What are the chances that two young people, one from the East Coast and the other from the West Coast, would uproot their respective families and begin their lives in anew in the Mississippi Delta? Ben went to Clarksdale, MS, the birthplace of the blues, for a job and convinced Rebekah to come so that, together, they could strengthen a community, support the development of children, and make an im...

What are the chances that two young people, one from the East Coast and the other from the West Coast, would uproot their respective families and begin their lives in anew in the Mississippi Delta? Ben went to Clarksdale, MS, the birthplace of the blues, for a job and convinced Rebekah to come so that, together, they could strengthen a community, support the development of children, and make an im...

Lisa aims to be the champion of travelers who want to explore the many and various ways Black people have contributed to the country and world while also participating in luxury experiences without wondering if people like them are welcome. Topics: #BlackTravel, #AntiBlackness #LuxuryTravel #PersonalGrowth, #Blackentrepreneurs

Sirena's journey to founding Roc the Peace is one of tremendous courage and turning tragedy into something meaningful. On the other hand, she was open about her leadership challenges: what does a leader do when the organization turns into something very different from their initial vision for it?#communityviolence #communityorganizations #urbancommunities ⁠https://www.facebook.com/sirenac1⁠ ⁠w...

Sirena's journey to founding Roc the Peace is one of tremendous courage and turning tragedy into something meaningful. On the other hand, she was open about her leadership challenges: what does a leader do when the organization turns into something very different from their initial vision for it? #communityviolence #communityorganizations #urbancommunities https://www.facebook.com/sirenac1 www...

Shemekka is a the kind of woman and professional who cannot be limited to one label or category. While she is an author, coach, speaker, and business owner with serious magnetism, her focus on and commitment to her business, clients, and community are laser sharp.#blackwomenentrepeneurs #racialjustice #ministry LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shemekka/ Shemekka Ebony -  https://shemekkaebo...

Shemekka is a the kind of woman and professional who cannot be limited to one label or category. While she is an author, coach, speaker, and business owner with serious magnetism, her focus on and commitment to her business, clients, and community are laser sharp. #blackwomenentrepeneurs #racialjustice #ministry LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shemekka/ Shemekka Ebony -  https://shemekkaeb...

We work and live in a culture where the image of what it means to be a professional is often steeped in classism, formality, distant coldness, and hierarchical power dynamics. These expectations are even more strident if you are a mathematician! As Dr. Washington shares glimpses into her career and her leadership style with the Data Science Initiative, we can easily see that she is anything but fo...

We work and live in a culture where the image of what it means to be a professional is often steeped in classism, formality, distant coldness, and hierarchical power dynamics. These expectations are even more strident if you are a mathematician! As Dr. Washington shares glimpses into her career and her leadership style with the Data Science Initiative, we can easily see that she is anything but fo...

Can you be effective in a role and on a team, even if you don't think building relationships is a big deal? After all, you can do the actual job, right? While some leaders don't care as much about how you get the job done as long as you get it done: Kelly isn't that leader. She insists on building a team that is characterized as by respect, comradery, and strong connections. https://ww...

Can you be effective in a role and on a team, even if you don't think building relationships is a big deal? After all, you can do the actual job, right? While some leaders don't care as much about how you get the job done as long as you get it done: Kelly isn't that leader. She insists on building a team that is characterized as by respect, comradery, and strong connections. https://ww...

What do you do when your organization provides an incredibly important service, but your organization struggles to compete in the area of wages? One thing is for sure: you can't afford to let your leadership team leave figuring it out to HR! Shari shares with us how Jewish Home Life tackles this issue so that it can better serve its employees and the families that have come to rely on them. Li...

What do you do when your organization provides an incredibly important service, but your organization struggles to compete in the area of wages? One thing is for sure: you can't afford to let your leadership team leave figuring it out to HR! Shari shares with us how Jewish Home Life tackles this issue so that it can better serve its employees and the families that have come to rely on them. Li...

What is the last place you think of when you think of leadership? I bet cemeteries didn't even make the list! However, in a place Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, the stakeholders demand great leadership, and their Executive Director, Richard Harker, delivers!. It is an active cemetery, a garden, a city park, and all in one and its eternal residents include people from all walks of life, from ensl...

What is the last place you think of when you think of leadership? I bet cemeteries didn't even make the list! However, in a place Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, the stakeholders demand great leadership, and their Executive Director, Richard Harker, delivers! It is an active cemetery, a garden, a city park, and all in one and its eternal residents include people from all walks of life, from ensla...

How do you live your fierce commitment to your community without setting yourself on fire to keep it warm? Simone is been trying to answer this question throughout her entire career. Her commitment to excellence is just as strong as her commitment to economically disadvantaged communities of color. 

How do you live your fierce commitment to your community without setting yourself on fire to keep it warm? Simone is been trying to answer this question throughout her entire career. Her commitment to excellence is just as strong as her commitment to economically disadvantaged communities of color. 

How do you make a difference in a community, but not give in to the notion (perhaps, the expectation) that people who work in the social/nonprofit sector are willing to do it for lower pay than they'd receive elsewhere? Tish speaks to this challenge as she grapples with another: how do you manage supporting the community that you came from and love and simultaneously design the life that you w...

How do you make a difference in a community, but not give in to the notion (perhaps, the expectation) that people who work in the social/nonprofit sector are willing to do it for lower pay than they'd receive elsewhere? Tish speaks to this challenge as she grapples with another: how do you manage supporting the community that you came from and love and simultaneously design the life that you w...

How do you transcend insecurities about your journey to confidently sit at the leadership table and serve your community in your uniquely powerful style? As Ryan advances the mission of Greenlight Fund and the residents of Baltimore, he has come to see that his personal evolution is as much of an asset as his professional credentials. Listen as he shares how embracing  both authenticity and his jo...

How do you transcend insecurities about your journey to confidently sit at the leadership table and serve your community in your uniquely powerful style? As Ryan advances the mission of Greenlight Fund and the residents of Baltimore, he has come to see that his personal evolution is as much of an asset as his professional credentials. Listen as he shares how embracing  both authenticity and his jo...

What does it mean for you to reject any notion that you are a victim and embody that spirit in a way that empowers people in the community that you serve? Whether on or off the clock, Felicia is nobody's victim; however, she knows how hard life can be. To this end, she has focused her career on empowering families and communities.

What does it mean for you to reject any notion that you are a victim and embody that spirit in a way that empowers people in the community that you serve? Whether on or off the clock, Felicia is nobody's victim; however, she knows how hard life can be. To this end, she has focused her career on empowering families and communities.

When an organization has a large and powerful mission and a growing team that is located across an entire country, how does it achieve alignment and make sure everyone is on the same page? How does an organization prevent the rise of lone rangers who will pursue their own agendas at the expense of the organization? At the end of the series, I’ll share my thoughts. As you listen to the episode, tak...