Fifth Dimensional Leadership

We all have the power to propel our lives in a new direction.  Every moment is an opportunity to seize new opportunities, explore and evolve as human beings.  It can be scary to step forward into new horizons, but you have to break free from those fears and limits to truly move forward.   I'm your host, Ginny Clarke, a former executive recruiter who worked for global executive search firm, Spencer Stuart, and Google. I have assessed and coached thousands of executives and other leaders. I'm also the author of Career Mapping: Charting Your Course in the New World of Work.  In this final episode,  I am talking about exploring the unknown, breaking free of our own limiting beliefs, thoughts and fears. I am also sharing the next big step for  Fifth Dimensional Leadership. Things you will also learn in this episode: Get to know the Fifth Dimensional Leadership University (5DLU) offerings Why needing all the answers is a slippery slope and how to manage uncertainty How the need to please others can impair effective decision making Why releasing fear can clear a path to innovation, confidence, acceptance and love How our past can inform but doesn't have to define our present and future

Self-confidence is a superpower that can help determine our success. It is a force that gives us the courage and strength to take any risk, despite knowing our weaknesses. Our leaders play a great role in empowering us, supporting us in rebuilding ourselves and reinventing our self-expression.   In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Dr. Kamakshi Zeidler, Managing Partner and Founder of Aesthetx. Growing up in a working-class home caring for her siblings, Dr. Zeidler appreciated the ability to care for others. As her interest in medicine grew, so did her passion for helping others in a way that inspired her creativity and sense of beauty. In our conversation, Dr. Zeidler discusses the science behind rebuilding our self-confidence and reshaping our success.   Dr. Zeidler received her Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from Rice University in Houston, Texas. She earned her Doctor of Medicine Degree at the University of California, San Francisco, one of the top five medical schools in the country. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, her experience in reconstruction gives her more than just a broad understanding of the complexities of the human body, but allows her to understand exactly how significantly cosmetic surgery can change someone's life for the better.   Along with her stellar reputation in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, Dr. Zeidler is considered a leading authority on the newest technologies related to breast surgery. Dr. Zeidler works as a clinical researcher for companies such as  Allergan and Sientra. She has also written several publications and lectured across the country to educate other plastic surgeons on these technologies, as well as her own techniques in aesthetic breast surgery.    Things you will also learn in this episode: How Dr. Z  side-stepped imposter syndrome by committing to exceptional training and mentorship.  The driving forces behind balancing operating and patient care, running a practice and being a wife and mother. Emerging aesthetic trends among those from different generations. What it means to have a “right to beauty” and how the ideals of beauty have changed in recent years. How self-confidence and self-expression can lead to success. Quotes: “As a surgeon, thinking like a chef means you're creating something beautiful; medically sound, life-saving, beautifying, and making someone whole using those principles.” - Dr. Kamakshi Zeidler   “You can express your own style and not be worried that someone is going to discount anything that you have to say. Your research and credibility are not affected by a little bit of self-expression.” - Dr. Kamakshi Zeidler   “Your overall sense of self and self-confidence is tied to your personal perception of your self-expression, whether it's beauty, or youth. For everyone, it means something different.” - Dr. Kamakshi Zeidler   “The idea of confidence with your physical presence in the world is tied with success.” - Dr. Kamakshi Zeidler

The more relentlessly we pursue our goals, the more we fail to realize that we are already perpetuating our suffering. We become so preoccupied with seeking prosperity, pleasure and recognition that we forget to live in the moment.    It takes a deeper understanding of ourselves and unraveling the mystery behind our identities to free ourselves from this endless cycle and reclaim our lives and true happiness.   In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Emilio Diez Barroso. Emilio is an investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who is deeply committed to alleviating suffering in the world. In our conversation, Emilio talks about how we can stop perpetuating our suffering in the world through conscious leadership.    Emilio is  a general partner at BOLD Capital Partners, a venture capital firm, and Chairman & CEO of Nala Investments, a family office with operations across various industries, including communications, transportation, consumer products, real estate, technology, and media.    Emilio was previously managing director of Corporacion Trianggulo in Mexico City and currently sits on numerous for-profit and nonprofit boards. He recently completed his book The Mystery of You: Freedom is Closer Than You Think. Things you will also learn in this episode: What the ‘Illusion of Separation” means. Finding intimacy with life to stop seeking. Tuning yourself to what you want.e How to live in a state of curiosity  How to achieve the “truest surrender”   Quotes:   “With separation comes identities– things that define who I am. And when all those things define me, and I attach my values and worth to those things, I become very attached to how someone else looks compared to me, or when one of those identities gets threatened.” - Emilio Diez Barrosso   “The body is very much in the present moment, and it's always in a relationship right now.” - Emilio Diez Barrosso   “If we take responsibility for our upsets and the judgements that we hold for ourselves and own it, then we will be that beacon of light that alleviates suffering.” - Emilio Diez Barrosso   “Pain is not an option, but suffering is, and most suffering stems from resistance.” - Emilio Diez Barrosso   “When we can be in that place of inner cohesion, our actions can be powerful.” - Emilio Diez Barrosso   The antidote to resistance isn't acceptance, it's curiosity. - Emilio Diez Barrosso

Creating a healthy environment where teams can perform at their best and where innovation is nurtured starts with creating a culture of belonging, and that  starts with LEADERSHIP.     In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Yogesh Soni. Yogesh is an author who has explored how to create organizations with a sense of belonging, which is a fundamental human need.    Yogesh is an engineer who has been a business leader, leading product teams in purpose-driven technology companies. He believes that technology and economic activities are a massive force for human progress. Yogesh has designed a blueprint that can scale across organizations, which he combined in his book Digital belonging - Building Human-Centered Organizations.   In our conversation, Yogesh talks about exploring the lack of human connection in the workplace and how to create a culture of belonging.   Things you will also learn in this episode: Finding out the “why” of cultural differences in the workplace. The key factor in the ”Great Resignation.” Why we need to refocus on our human needs. How to define “belonging” in a business environment How the need to belong can compromise one's mental health   Quotes:   “The problem is that there is very little focus on human needs and very high focus on business outcomes. If you ignore those human needs, you will frequently see burnout, depression, and disengagement.” - Yogesh Soni   “You may think that a sense of belonging is the cure to everything, but the need to belong can also have a negative effect, depending on what kind of tribe you want to belong to.” - Yogesh Soni   “It's not enough for people to be physically present; they must be mentally, psychologically, and emotionally present for each other.” - Yogesh Soni   “Belonging and community have very real, tangible business outcomes.” - Yogesh Soni

The values you uphold are one of the most crucial aspects of leadership. Knowing and promoting those values as a leader helps you influence and govern your team in the right direction. And by adhering to your values, you inspire others to follow and adopt them.   In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Harry Kraemer, Jr. Harry is an executive partner at Madison Dearborn Partners, a private equity firm based in Chicago. He is also a Clinical Professor of Leadership at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.  In our conversation, Harry talks about leading and positively influencing people through values-based leadership.   Harry is the author of three best-selling leadership books: From Values to Action: The Four Principles of Values-Based Leadership; Becoming The Best: Build a World-Class Organization Through Values-Based Leadership. and Your 168: Finding Purpose and Satisfaction in a Values-Based Life.   Harry is the former chairman and CEO of Baxter International Inc., a $13 billion global healthcare company. He joined Baxter in 1982 as director of corporate development and was named senior vice president and chief financial officer in 1993. In the following years, he assumed additional responsibility in Baxter's Renal and Medication Delivery businesses, was elected to Baxter's board of directors in 1995, and was named president of Baxter International Inc. in 1997.    Harry graduated summa cum laude from Lawrence University of Wisconsin with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics. He received an MBA degree in finance and accounting from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and is a certified public accountant.  Things you will also learn in this episode: Putting things in perspective through math. Three things Harry did as CEO at Baxter that drove success. Distinguishing between values and preferences What it means to be liked vs. being respected. Examples of effective communication and setting boundaries. Quotes: “It's when you get to explain things that you realize you understand it.” - Harry Kraemer   “Values are non-negotiable, must not be compromised, and should be laid out very clearly.” - Harry Kraemer   “As a leader, when you're leading, the goal is not to be right; the goal is to do the right thing.” - Harry Kraemer   “This whole idea of leadership has nothing to do with titles and organizational charts, but it has everything to do with the ability to influence people.” - Harry Kraemer   “The more you know about any topic, the more you know how little you know. - Harry Kraemer   “You can learn something from every single person you encounter, and when that light goes on and you realize how much you can learn by every encounter, it changes your life.” - Harry Kraemer   “Develop a balanced perspective… seek to understand before you are understood.” - Harry Kraemer

It's a challenge to create a safe workplace where each of us can thrive, and the pressure falls hard on our leaders. It takes courage and significant motivation to help leaders improve so they can better lead their people in this complex time.   In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Edward Sullivan, CEO & Managing Partner at Velocity Coaching. Edward has coached and mentored start-up founders, Fortune 500 executives, and political leaders for over 20 years. Edward helps startup CEOs and their executive teams scale their leadership skills and build cultures of collaboration, high performance, and psychological safety. When working with more established companies, he focuses on helping CEOs transform their teams and culture to be more agile and responsive to compete in today's fast-paced environment.    In our conversation, Edward talks about transforming leadership to build cultures of collaboration, connection, and psychological safety.   Edward holds an MBA from the Wharton School, an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School, and trained as a coach at Co-Active Training Institute and New Ventures West. In addition, Edward has  co-authored several books including Leading with Heart: Five Conversations That Unlock Creativity, Purpose, and Results; The Secret to Becoming a Better Manager; and How to Protect Your Team From a Toxic Work Culture.   Things you will also learn in this episode: Executive coaching as a competitive advantage. How to proactively address toxicity. Why we are in a leadership crisis How to help manage your team's mental health as a leader. Why Edward wants to wage a war on “executive presence.” Quotes: “Coaching is now viewed as a proactive investment in performance as opposed to a remedial bandage that we put on poor performance.” - Edward Sullivan   “Change has to come from [leaders] for the system to heal. Not all systems heal because one person is able to be brave.” - Edward Sullivan   “When a company is printing billions of dollars per year, there's really no incentive to change. But it takes transformative leadership to stop and think if it's the company you want to build.” - Edward Sullivan   “Have the courage to ask for what we need and the curiosity to ask other what they need” - Edward Sullivan   “We can create change in the dysfunctional system by taking off our masks, putting down our shields, and being vulnerable again.” - Edward Sullivan   “Often, the CEO or the Founder has the clearest lens of what good looks like, but if no one is meeting that expectation, it's a leadership problem, not performance.” - Edward Sullivan   “If we endure for months that feeling of not being seen, not emotionally connected, and not appreciated by our team and leaders, that's when we start to feel emotionally exhausted and that is the true cause of burnout.” - Edward Sullivan   “Often, our gifts come from something we had to learn to do to get by in this world.” - Edward Sullivan

Everyone has a unique purpose.   However, not everyone is aware of it. Helping individuals discover their true selves and realize their own unique purpose is the essence of great leadership.   In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Imran Qureshi. Imran serves as Managing Director and Head of North America with 30 years of experience. He is responsible for WTW's business in Canada and the United States across all business segments, growing revenue, representing WTW in the business community and securing the engagement of ~17,000 colleagues. In this interview, Imran talks about how to unlock the value of people through purpose-driven leadership.   Previously, Imran chaired WTW's North America Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Council and served on WTW's Growth Board. Prior to that, he held leadership positions in WTW's Global Services and Solutions business, during which he worked with North American and European multinationals helping them go global through acquisitions, organic growth and governance. Before joining WTW, Imran was an international consultant in the United Kingdom.   Imran holds a BSc. Degree in mathematics with honors from the University of Manchester in the U.K. and has an actuarial background. He also holds a diploma in International Employee Benefits from the International Employee Benefits Association (IEBA) and has lectured on governance and globalization at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Imran is currently a board director at The Executives' Club of Chicago.    Things you will also learn in this episode:   How to overcome risk aversion and limiting beliefs. Finding purpose-driven work and experiencing the joy of the moment. Distinguishing between mentorship and sponsorship, and the need for both. How to bring “sunlight” and accountability to your organization How to use discomfort as a means to grow.   Quotes:   “We have to move away from the hero culture and transition the true meaning of leadership into unlocking the value of individuals.” - Imran Qureshi   “Often, you don't realize the advice you get and its pivotal impact until much later, so it's important to be self-reflective.” - Imran Qureshi   “The ability to advocate on behalf of others is the distinction between mentorship and sponsorship.” - Imran Qureshi   “Your reputation is tied to a function of promoting who you believe is ready to be developed, promoted, and moved along.” - Imran Qureshi   “When you communicate that you are doing things differently, you start to build trust.” - Imran Qureshi   “When you can build that culture of trust and psychological safety, you start to move the dial.” - Imran Qureshi   “Purpose transcends lofty individual perspectives, but the key is asking that fundamental question: ‘Why do you do what you do?'” - Imran Qureshi   “As soon as you become comfortable, you stop growing.” - Imran Qureshi   “We are a function of our experiences.” - Imran Qureshi

Change starts with an idea and accelerates with leadership.    It takes more than innovative tools to move toward a better future. Through collaboration and leadership, we can bring to life the unique ideas that will change our trajectory and move humanity forward.   In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, our guest is Will Weisman, a leader passionate about people and ideas who is focused on bringing them together to help unlock great opportunities and make a positive impact on the world.  He is the Founder and Managing Director of KittyHawk Ventures. In our conversation, Will talks about moving humanity forward by leveraging technology to accelerate change.   Previously Will Weisman served as an Executive Director at Singularity University, which “helps leaders adapt to a world of accelerating change and empower them to leverage tech to improve the lives of one billion people over the next five years.” Will spent seven years at Singularity and continues to work with Singularity co-founder Peter Diamandis.   Will's experience managing, investing in and advising technology and consumer product companies has given him a unique combination of investment, operational and entrepreneurial experience. He was a venture capitalist at Foundation Capital and Maveron and an operator at Intuit and World Wrapps.   Will holds an MBA from Stanford and a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He speaks regularly around the world on exponential technology trends, as well as venture investing and entrepreneurship. Will is an avid kiteboarder and ocean swimmer, and resides in Santa Monica, California. Things you will also learn in this episode: Understanding psychedelics from scientific, medical and investment perspectives. What “Longevity Escape Velocity” is and its implications on life as we know it How technology is unlocking unique ideas and life-changing opportunities Which leadership competencies  are needed in the technology sector Why storytelling is key to attracting strong talent and raising investment capital Quotes:   “How we look at ourselves and the world is our reality.” - Will Weisman   “The world is built on growth, and when you've got a shrinking populace, that creates other challenges for the economy and how the world functions.” - Will Weisman   “To  be successful, you have to be able to tell your and your company's story in a way that resonates with people.” - Will Weisman   “With the right people around us, we can do much more than we give ourselves credit for.” - Will Weisman   “Sometimes you have to put yourself in harder situations to get to a place where it starts to feel natural for you.” - Will Weisman   “Surround yourself with smart people who are doers and are open and adaptive to change because those are the people you want to be in business with.” - Will Weisman   “Control what you can control, and let the rest go.” - Will Weisman “We are our own limiting factor, so if you start to dream bigger and look at yourself and see the world in a more positive way, the world reacts to you in a more positive way.” - Will Weisman

It takes courage to become a great leader, and it's up to us to dare to step up. But we can only become a leader by knowing our worth and showing up to bring our value.   In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Shelmina Babai Abji. Shelmina is a TEDx speaker, board member, former vice president at IBM, and an angel investor. She started her career as a software engineer and then moved into sales and sales leadership, leading global teams to deliver over $1B in annual revenues and serving as a key decision maker in hiring and promoting hundreds of professionals. In our conversation, Shelmina talks about the power of knowing your worth, showing up and leading intentionally.   At the peak of her career, she left IBM to share her strategies with other women to accelerate their  professional success. Through mentoring thousands of women and speaking at corporations, colleges, and conferences globally, she realized that women are still struggling with the same challenges she faced during her career.  looking for a plan to prove themselves and rise to the ranks of leadership.  These women inspired her to write her book, SHOW YOUR WORTH: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders At Work.   Shelmina has degrees in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, and Mathematics from Wadia College in Pune, India. As part of IBM's top talent, she received extensive leadership training at IBM and Harvard.   Things you will also learn in this episode:   What “Transformational Value” is and how it guides your career How “strategic intention” helps you achieve your vision of success Optimizing focus, attention and priorities  The opportunity cost of saying “Yes” and the benefits of learning to say “No” How to combat naysayers and doubters. What refusing to opt out looks like for women of color Quotes:   “Success is externally visible and internally rewarding.” - Shelmina Babai Abji   “Fake it till you make it doesn't work. Instead, trust yourself, learn, and grow until you make it.” - Shelmina Babai Abji   “If you don't learn to speak up, you will never know how smart you are.” - Shelmina Babai Abji   “You must intentionally feed your voice of courage and make it so loud to overcome your fear.” - Shelmina Babai Abji   “It's not about working more hours; it's about understanding priorities and where to focus your attention.” - Shelmina Babai Abji   “When you allocate your time, attention, and energy to your highest priorities, you make meaningful progress every single day.” - Shelmina Babai Abji   “Success is up to us; we cannot wait for everything to change for us to become successful.” - Shelmina Babai Abji   “Do not give up your shot. Go where you can find success.” - Shelmina Babai Abji

The world has evolved, insisting that technology and humanity work hand in hand.   In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Chris Cochran and Ronald Eddings, Co-Founders of Hacker Valley Media, a multimedia production company that explores cybersecurity through person-centered storytelling. In our conversation, Chris and Ron talk about bridging technology and people through accessible information on cybersecurity and leadership.   Chris is Co-Founder and CEO of Hacker Valley Media. He is equal parts creator and technologist. He has extensive experience building and running strong cybersecurity programs and content, as well as a wealth of experience and passion for security operations, engineering, and leadership. His ultimate passion is finding and amplifying human stories to inspire and enlighten our community. Chris was in the Marines and led cybersecurity teams at Booz Allen, United Technologies, and Netflix, and has been a Visiting Fellow at the National Security Institute.   Ron is the Co-Founder and Executive Producer at Hacker Valley Media. His mission is to inspire, empower and uplift the technology community through knowledge and human stories so that others have the opportunity to reach their potential.  He has a lifelong commitment to learning and teaching. He has held security and cybersecurity roles at McAfee and Palo Alto Networks.    Things you will also learn in this episode: How Marvel superheroes inspire these media technologists What “Threat Intelligence” means and how cybersecurity relates to media. The diversity of experience and expertise required for the cybersecurity field. What it means to be a “Solution Excavator” and “Master Manifester.” How Chris and Ron manifested a world-class athlete as a guest on their podcast and became friends. Their take on machine learning, artificial intelligence, AR/VR, Web 3.0 and cryptocurrency    Quotes:   Chris Cochran   “If you want something to come to fruition, you have to want it and put in a plan in place to do it.” “Sometimes, the more audacious the goal, the more imposter syndrome you feel, that's a great opportunity for you to grow as a person.”   “If you put great things out to the Universe, the Universe will answer back.”   “Things are changing all the time, and there's always someone looking to take advantage of this change. But knowing that there are people that have dedicated their lives to protecting us should bring us peace.”   Ronald Eddings   “You can trust your mind, but you should verify.”   “Having friendships and networks can go a long way and result in things you never thought would happen at all.”   “Positive sum” is about conspiring to work with each other directly or indirectly… and work together.

Health is everyone's right.    Giving everyone equal access to this fundamental human right is this leader's primary responsibility.    However, it takes a collective and proactive effort to bring about the change that has to take place to help inequities in the healthcare system.   In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Dr. Adam Myers, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Transformation Officer (CCTO) for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), a national federation of 34 independent, community-based, and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies. In our conversation, Dr. Myers discusses how to pave the way for an accessible and equitable healthcare system.   A longtime advocate for community health and health equity, Dr. Myers helps set the vision for the Blues' efforts to create a more equitable healthcare system.   Dr.  Myers formerly served as the Cleveland Clinic's chief of population health and the Cleveland Clinic Community Care program Director. A New York City native, Dr. Myers is board-certified in family medicine and has been in private practice in Oklahoma for over ten years.    He served on the faculty of the University of Oklahoma obstetrics and gynecology department and has earned the status of Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives, The American Institute of Healthcare Quality, and the American Association of Family Physicians.    Dr. Myers is past chair of the American Hospital Association board-level Committee for Clinical Leadership and has held board positions with the Health Care Transformation Task Force and The Joint Commission.   Dr. Myers received his undergraduate degree from Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport, graduated from Louisiana State University Medical Center, completed his residency with In His Image Family Practice Residency at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla., and has completed fellowship work at the University of Oklahoma obstetrics and gynecology department. He also completed a master's in healthcare management from Harvard University. Things you will also learn in this episode: Why we need to change our view of privilege, diversity, equity and inclusion. How healthcare companies are trying to improve healthcare - the business case   The role that structural racism plays in healthcare inequalities. Why leading with  heart is part of the solution to some of society's ills   Quotes:   “We can't change everything, we can only do our part.” - Adam Myers   “Change is not automatic; it takes proactive effort to achieve a different result.” - Adam Myers   “Change is uncomfortable; people tend to gravitate toward comfort rather than discomfort.” - Adam Myers   “If we never get past the dichotomous approach to gaining privilege, we'll never get to the point of expanding it rather than just shifting it.” - Adam Myers   “Part of creating change is to be willing to dig deep and start with the heart.” - Adam Myers   “It doesn't take subject matter expertise in all aspects of what you lead to be a leader.” - Adam Myers   “Asking permission is one true and reliable way to soften the impact of the difficult truth.” - Adam Myers   “Find a way to offer grace.” - Adam Myers

We are more powerful if we work together despite our differences.   Leadership is about fostering equity and inclusion, not dominance and power at the expense of others. A leader can unify a diverse workforce into a single, powerful and thriving organization by practicing better leadership and becoming the team's force multiplier.   In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Bonita Stewart and Jacqueline Adams, authors of A Blessing: Women of Color Teaming Up to Lead, Empower and Thrive. In our conversation, Bonita and Jackie talk about empowering people of color in the workforce and improving leadership through authenticity, innovation, and inclusion. Bonita C. Stewart joined Google in 2006. Her career spans three decades leading multi-billion dollar operations, accelerating the adoption of digital technology and driving business transformation for large corporations in the computer, automotive and technology fields.    Currently, Bonita is the Board Partner for Gradient Ventures, Google's venture fund focused on early-stage AI companies. Previously, she served as VP of Global Partnerships, overseeing the largest U.S. publishers across media/entertainment, news/publishing, mobile apps, search, and commerce. Widely hailed for her leadership, in 2014, Crain's named her a Woman to Watch in Tech.    Jacqueline Adams launched a second career as a communications strategist after more than two decades as an Emmy Award-winning CBS News correspondent and was the first female African American White House Correspondent for the network. Through her boutique consulting firm, J Adams: Strategic Communications, LLC, she counsels various corporate and non-profit clients. She has had multi-year engagements with the global communications strategy firm Burson-Marsteller and the Ford Foundation. She serves as a senior advisor to the new payment platform for publishers, NICKLPass, and she has a major role in the training program for rising star managers of color, The Diverse Future. Things you will also learn in this episode: Why  “Generational Diversity” is so essential now What “The Great Migration 2.0” means What it means to move from “IQ to EQ to CQ” How the “Force Multiplier Effect” enriches our workforce What it means to be an “Only” Quotes:   Bonita Stewart:   “Everyone deserves a great manager, no exceptions! And women of color deserve camaraderie.”   “Companies need leaders who are good with people, now more than ever.”   “We're bringing data to this conversation because we know there's a level of innovation that women of color can bring to the workplace that's just been hidden or undervalued.”   Jackie Adams:   “A force multiplier improves the ability of an entity to achieve its goals and to exceed expectations.”   “We not only have to talk to ourselves and team up but also engage our allies.”   “Look for possibilities. Look for promise, not perfection.”   “We are driving for progress, and the managers have a choice to transform or lag behind, but those who transform will eventually see increases in profitability and productivity.” Resources Follow Bonita Stewart on Social Media Bonita on LinkedIn Bonita on Twitter    Follow Jacqueline Adams on Social Media Jackie on LinkedIn  Other Resources A Blessing: Women of Color Teaming Up to Lead, Empower and Thrive Lead, Empower, Thrive Website His Name Is George Floyd: One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice, by Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream

Some leaders are humble and have a high level of tolerance, others stand out for their charisma and social skills and others are recognized for their great commitment and responsibility. But to be a great leader you have to be an effective communicator.  However, effective communication doesn't always require the exchange of words. Sometimes, it's best to simply be present, listen and try to establish a better connection. It takes a passionate leader to create that connection, which paves the way for learning and growth.  In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Matt Abrahams. Matt is a passionate, collaborative, and innovative educator and coach. He teaches Effective Virtual Communication and Essentials of Strategic Communication at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. In our conversation, Matt talks about how communication creates connections that unlock opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged.   Matt is also Founder and Principal at Think Fast Talk Smart LLC, a presentation and communication skills company based in Silicon Valley that helps people improve their presentation skills.    Matt is writing his second book, Think Fast Talk Smart: How to think and speak brilliantly in impromptu situations, and the third edition of his book Speaking Up Without Freaking Out, a book written to help the millions of people who want to present more confidently and convincingly. He also hosts the GSB podcast called Think Fast Talk Smart, and he curates the NoFreakingSpeaking.com website.   Matt received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Stanford University, his graduate degree in communication studies from the University of California at Davis, and his secondary education teaching credential from San Francisco State University. Things you will also learn in this episode: What the “Rule of Lung” is and how to manage anxiety  How to master “spontaneous speaking” Why “Yes/And” is a helpful framework and mindset How introverted leaders  can help organizations The impact of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion on communication. Why feedback is an invitation to problem solve Quotes   “We do need to have some level of judgment and evaluation, but we evaluate and judge so much that we actually inhibit ourselves from doing anything.” - Matt Abrahams   “‘Yes/And' leads to building opportunity and collaboration; ‘No' shuts that down.” - Matt Abrahams   “Our communication follows from our mindset. The mindset we have dictates the way we communicate.” - Matt Abrahams   “The things that we can do as coaches, mentors, and friends is focus on the effort and help people realize the improvement that they're making.” - Matt Abrahams   “The most important thing you can do in communication is listen.” - Matt Abrahams “Find things in your life that are scary-fun! You get to decide how scary and how fun you want to have, but both of those are good guides.” - Matt Abrahams “Communication is more than just transactional exchange of information, there's a human connection that has to happen.”- Matt Abrahams

When a leader is intentional, the path to growth is clear.   Everyone has a mission and wants to be a part of something. It takes an intentional leader to recognize everyone's purpose and make it their mission to provide people a place where they are encouraged to grow and feel included.   In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Patrick Spence, CEO of Sonos. Patrick has been with Sonos for nine years, the last four as CEO. In our conversation, Patrick talks about fostering a culture of safety within the organization, and how to be an intentional leader.   Sonos is leading the way with its extraordinary wireless speakers and home sound systems that innovate the listening experience. It was originally founded by a small group of entrepreneurs determined to create a revolutionary home sound system, and they succeeded! Sonos is now a billion dollar brand with Patrick Spence at the helm since 2017.   Prior to Sonos, Patrick worked with Blackberry for 14 years in a variety of roles, eventually landing as the SVP and Managing Director of Global Sales and Regional Marketing.   Patrick is a great, conscious and sophisticated leader and I can't wait for you to listen to this episode!    Things you will also learn in this episode:   How to foster an organizational culture that allows people to speak their truth What an “evolved culture” is How to manage a healthy work/life balance as a leader The importance of having integrity as a leader How living abroad can impact your career Tips for aspiring leaders   Quotes "Being vulnerable in tough times opens the door for others to be willing to speak their truth." - Patrick Spence   “We're much more similar as people than we are different.” - Patrick Spence   “Be intentional about what you're trying to build; talk openly about what you're trying to become.” - Patrick Spence   “If you shoot the ‘messenger', you're sending a signal to the organization, and no one else will want to raise those difficult issues.” - Patrick Spence   “Walk the talk. Set an example. Do the right thing when no one is watching.” - Patrick Spence   “At the end of the day, language is all we have; we're never perfect communicators, so repetition is key.” - Patrick Spence   “If you're trying to fit people into a culture, you're not bringing the brilliance of every individual into the mix.” - Patrick Spence

In work and life, positive and negative situations throw us off balance. But with great leadership, every moment is an opportunity to stand out for the positive, overcome the negative, and be the best version of ourselves. As Lonnie Mayne once said “Most of us are in jobs that we don't really want to be in, we might have passions that are outside of it. One of the things Red Shoes does is it brings the cool factor back into the business, in life and it gives people purpose and a reason to show up”.   In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I speak with Lonnie Mayne, Founder & CEO of Red Shoes Living Inc. Lonnie is currently a Keynote Speaker & Leadership Authority. He is also the Author of Red Shoes Living: Stand Out for the Positive in How You Work & Live Your Life. In our conversation, Lonnie talks about standing out in work and in life by evaluating and reinventing ourselves into the best version we can be leading through positivity.   Lonnie spent more than 20 years on the executive leadership scene. He worked closely with leading brands across 25 industries to help them inspire employee engagement with the battle for top talent, create outstanding customer experiences and build a meaningful company culture.    When he was the president of InMoment, one of the largest customer experience technology companies in the world, Lonnie deployed a five-step leadership framework that his team used to grow the company by 817% in a short period of time. This platform eventually became known as Red Shoes Living and led to Lonnie becoming an in-demand keynote speaker and global consultant for C-level executives, leadership teams, and Fortune 500 companies.    In a world that has reached a crescendo of negativity and complexity, Red Shoes Living is a constant reminder to stand out as a beacon of positivity in your work and life.   Things you will also learn in this episode:   The Red Shoes Living Reciprocity Effect What “compression” of people is in certain work environments What it means to be the best version of one's self. The one question that changed how Lonnie thinks - about everything! What it means to ”Rebuild your house”   Quotes   “Treat those who have more than you as equals, and those who have less than you as Kings and Queens; if you live your life that way, it'll count for plenty.” - Lonnie Mayne   “How we treat people and what we put out there, for the most part, we get back – it's appreciated and reciprocated.” - Lonnie Mayne   “If you're not taking care of yourself, you can't take care of other people.” - Lonnie Mayne   “Keep your ego in check; if you don't, the world's going to knock it out of you.” - Lonnie Mayne   “If we're not moving forward and working on mastery every day, we're actually falling behind because today is totally different than tomorrow.” - Lonnie Mayne   “We will be better off for having gone through the trials and tribulations that we've gone through.” - Lonnie Mayne   “When we give up on hope, we give up on everything.” - Lonnie Mayne   “Don't give up hope or belief in people; we're human, we're imperfect, and it's not always going to be great. Some people will make mistakes but it doesn't give us the right to give up hope or belief in them.” - Lonnie Mayne

Quite contrary to what many people think, leadership is not something that is gained from an external source, leadership begins within yourself.    It's not always about what others can do to change the world; it's about what you can do to inspire others to improve the world. If you want to make a difference in the world, you must begin with yourself.    In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership,  Jabari Hearn, an amazing marketing executive, talks about how we can create more diversity as leaders through the concept of Self-Mastery.   Jabari  is the SVP of Marketing and Entertainment at Westbrook Media, and the co-founder of an incredible organization focused on accelerating the advancement and impact of marketers of color called Monday Night Mentorship. His mission is to help people of color accelerate their career and ultimately fill the top marketing spots.   Previously, Jabari was a VP of Brand at Lyft, a Global Marketing Director at Google (where he launched many award-winning campaigns such as the Google Pixel 2 and 3), and a Sr. Brand Director at Nike.    Things you will also learn in this episode:   The two most important characteristics that define an Impactful Leader Can Empathy be learned or innate? Overcoming fears and limiting beliefs What we can do as a community to propel the  Black Lives Matter Movement How to improve diversity at an organizational level Quotes: “The best thing that we can provide is our time.” - Jabari Hearn   “When you know what you want, the world conspires with you.” - Jabari Hearn   “Be the change and inspire it in others.” - Jabari Hearn   “I never thought of myself as a leader; I just led, and that always led to leadership opportunities.” - Jabari Hearn   “When other people start to see you as a leader through your actions, you really start to believe it.” - Jabari Hearn   “Empathy can be developed, not learned.” - Jabari Hearn   “You don't realize how it takes a weight off your shoulder to be in a place where people understand you and accept you. You move differently, you fill a room differently, you connect differently.” - Jabari Hearn   “Inspiring love is about seeing people as people, and trying to connect to people on a people-level.” - Jabari Hearn

We have to build a better world for the next generation, and that requires great leadership. This requires leaders who are not afraid to highlight what is good now, and who can ensure sustainability. These leaders will create strong organizational cultures by demonstrating creativity, empathy and innovation.   In today's episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Francesca Cornelli. She talks about leading a dynamic academic landscape and immortalizing key values and principles. Francesca is the  Dean of Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. She is also a Professor of Finance and holds the Donald P. Jacobs Chair of Finance.    Previously, Dean Cornelli was a Professor of Finance and Deputy Dean at London Business School. She directed and advanced the highly regarded Private Equity Institute of London Business School, building a bridge between academia and practice by partnering with private equity leaders in London, alumni, and top academics in the field.   Dean Cornelli is widely respected as an accomplished academic and a leader in business education. She has extensive international experience and has taught at some of the world's top schools, including the Wharton School, Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, the London School of Economics, the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad and the New Economic School in Moscow.    Things you will also learn in this episode:   What makes an institution of higher education excellent How to improve the continuity of culture Why good discussions don't have to have consensus  Learn about “Authentic Evolution” and “Enlightened Disagreement” Clarify what "Empathy" really means The role of trust, communication, and transparency in strong leadership. Quotes:   “A great institution is an institution that values research and intellectual effort and believes that it eventually will change the world.” - Francesca Cornelli   “Disruption is an opportunity as interesting as a space for being creative.” - Francesca Cornelli   “The [Kellogg] culture just self-perpetuates without people planning and thinking about it.” - Francesca Cornelli   “Communication is important, and we have to keep innovating how we communicate.” - Francesca Cornelli   “We are programmed to think a good decision will get consensus; we have to let that thinking go.” - Francesca Cornelli   “Empathy is treating others the way they want to be treated.” - Francesca Cornelli   “Becoming international is less about knowing some facts about behaviors in different countries, but more about having the sensitivity on how people will interpret things differently.” - Francesca Cornelli   “Not taking sides is still a point of view.” - Francesca Cornelli   “Even if you don't change the point of view of where you should eventually land, it's going to be very important to understand where people are coming from to work with them.” - Francesca Cornelli

They say that speaking the truth will set you free and so speaking our truth is so powerful that it can change the world. However, our concern about being judged and rejected holds us back.    It takes courage and bravery to break free from those fears and step into our true selves, in other words, our Swagger. You can bring the world closer when you take charge of your power and speak your truth. If you struggle with stepping into your power and speaking your truth, you wouldn't want to miss this episode with Leslie Ehm!   Leslie is a former TV host and advertising Creative Director. She has spent decades with her award-winning training company, Combustion, where she has worked with top organizations including Google, TD Bank, Uber, HBO, and many more. Leslie's mission in life is to help people unleash their most powerful, authentic human self and help them overcome any doubts standing in their way.   Leslie has written a book called, Swagger: Unleash Everything You Are and Become Everything You Want. It was just published in May of 2021 and is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon #1 Bestseller!    Things you will also learn in this episode:   The definition of the word “Swagger” What it can be like to speak your truth. How to maintain your “Swagger” when returning to the not-so-healthy work environment The power of realizing the choice you have. Are “Badass' and “Swagger” synonymous? The difference between external vs. internal validation. Quotes: “Everything that you are has purpose and value; take risks, stretch yourself, and bring your history to the table.” - Leslie Ehm   "When you have a lot of personal power, you know that if you can channel and focus it in a way that fulfills your purpose, you will be able to create some change." - Leslie Ehm   “All that everybody wants in this life is to be seen and accepted for who they really are, and most people don't believe that they can reveal who they are and still experience the success that they're dreaming of.” - Leslie Ehm   “Swagger is more about self-acceptance than it is about self-assuredness.” - Leslie Ehm   “Swagger is the courage and the self-awareness to show up with your truth, one face and one heart.” - Leslie Ehm   “When you speak your truth, your life is going to change in a way that you'll be closer and more connected to people.” - Leslie Ehm “The primary responsibility of leaders is to create a safe environment for their people to be their best selves, and if they recognize anything that does not contribute to that, it is on them to change it.” - Leslie Ehm

The right talent is key to a company's success.    The ones who can make the most impact may not be the ones with the most number of years of expertise or the number of competencies listed in their resume. Therefore, companies must redefine their recruitment objectives to attract the perfect fit.   Companies need people who can perform the actual job, and it's time to change how they attract the key people they need.   In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Lou Adler. Lou is the CEO and Founder of Performance-based Hiring Learning Systems. It's a consulting, and training firm helping recruiters and hiring managers worldwide source, interview, and hire the strongest and most diverse talent. He is the author of the Amazon top-10 best-seller, Hire With Your Head (John Wiley & Sons, 4th Edition, 2021), The Essential Guide for Hiring & Getting Hired (Workbench Media, 2013), and LinkedIn Learning's Performance-based Hiring video training program (2016).   Before his executive search experience, Lou held senior operations and financial management positions at the Allen Group and Rockwell International's automotive and consumer electronics groups. He has an MBA from UCLA and a BS in Engineering from Clarkson University.   In our conversation, Lou talks about the critical shift companies need to make in their recruiting process.   Things you will also learn in this episode:   The Two Biggest Hiring Mistakes A seasoned recruiter's take on “The Great Resignation” and “The War for Talent.” How to write better job descriptions The preferred resume format What recruiters and hiring managers are missing during the recruiting process Quotes “The ability, in relationship to fit, drives motivation, that squared, equals results.” - Lou Adler   “If you want to attract the best, you've got to start thinking differently about what it takes.” - Lou Adler   “You don't need a lot of people; you just need the right people.” - Lou Adler   “You need to prequalify your candidates, and it all starts by defining the work as a serious series of performance objectives.” - Lou Adler   “You can't have quality and efficiency if you compromise on performance.” - Lou Adler   “Clarifying the performance objectives upfront is the key to driving success and satisfaction.” - Lou Adler   “Resumes aren't completely useless, but job descriptions written with the skills, experience, and competencies are a waste of time.” - Lou Adler

Believe me, you are not the only one who has believed that leadership is about a position. In today's episode my guest, Rich Diviney, states it is much more than that; leadership is about a set of attributes. In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, we look back at Rich Diviney's definition of the "attributes" of leadership. He explains why it's not about your role, but how you do it in such a way that positively impacts your people. Developing that attribute requires a test of courage, perseverance and resilience that only a true leader takes on and faces. Rich Diviney, author of The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance, and retired Navy SEAL commander with over 20+ years of experience. He has completed more than 13 overseas deployments, 11 of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. As the officer in charge of training for a specialized command, Rich spearheaded the creation of a directorate that fused physical, mental, and emotional disciplines. He led a small team first-ever "Mind Gym" that helped special operators train their brains to perform faster, longer, and better in all environments — especially high-stress ones.  Since his retirement in early 2017, Rich has worked as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant with the Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute and Simon Sinek Inc. He's taught about leadership and optimal performance to more than five thousand business, athletic, and military leaders from organizations such as American Airlines, Meijer Inc., the San Francisco 49ers, Pegasystems, Zoom, and Deloitte. Things you will also learn in this episode: How to determine whether a behavior is a skill or an attribute, and why it matters. The key differences between peak performance and optimal performance. Is grit the same as resilience? How companies are adapting hiring criteria to assess core attributes. The four levels of learning. Why narcissism isn't entirely bad and can be a driver of optimal performance. Quotes “Leadership is a behavior. A leader is responsible for the development, growth, and success of the people in their charge.” - Rich Diviney   “We have to start looking beyond visible skills.” - Rich Diviney   “Leadership is a behavior, not a position.” - Rich Diviney   “Developing an attribute is a test of an individual's self-motivation, self-direction, and willingness to throw themselves into discomfort and uncertainty.” - Rich Diviney   “Developing attributes is a self-directed evolution; no one can do it for you.” - Rich Diviney   “Optimal performance is about how you can do the very best you can at the moment, whatever the best might look like.” - Rich Diviney   “Hiring is a two-way street and allows the candidate to assess whether or not the company has the attributes and values they are looking for.” - Rich Diviney

Life's biggest lessons, opportunities, and gifts are found in your connections with others. Relationships require work. You can't have a strong connection with people without effective communication. If we try to understand everyone's thinking and behavior, we will know how to act consciously, which can lead us to build better connections.   Today I speak with Lynne Franklin, Communication Skills Coach, Executive Mentor, and Expert on Rapport & Persuasion. In our conversation she talks about how the brain works and how it can enhance communication and build connections faster.   Lynne is a neuroscience nerd who studies brain research and turns it into practical strategies for professionals to achieve their goals faster by connecting with others. Executives and teams work with Lynne to develop their careers by improving rapport, fostering trust, and cultivating work environments that people want to be a part of. Lynne is an international speaker and the former president of the National Speakers Association, Illinois chapter. Her TEDx talk: How to Be a Mind Reader, went viral with nearly 5 million views. She published Getting Others to Do What You Want and is currently working on her next book, Leaders on Rapport: Secrets of Creating Successful Connections. For fun, Lynne writes and sings song parodies about the pandemic and posts them on her YouTube channel.   Things you will also learn in this episode: Understanding the difference between “Emotional Brain” and “Subconscious Mind” How to adapt your communication style to your listener's body language. Recognizing the 3 Types of Thinkers - “Lookers,” “Listeners” and “Touchers” How to stop losing your identity by taking off your mask The different types of biases we all show when hiring. The benefit of writing long-hand.   Quotes “We get so locked up in our own perspective, the things that we want to say, the messages that we want to share, that we forget who's there to listen and who's there to care.” - Lynne Franklin   “Minimizing the risk means never doing anything new ever again, for the rest of your life, which is boring.” - Lynne Franklin   “Persuasion is not about manipulating, controlling, or forcing an outcome; it is connecting with people, giving them useful information so that they can make a good decision.” - Lynne Franklin   “Sometimes, you can speak truth to power and change things.” - Lynne Franklin   “The most effective way to connect with other people is through stories.” - Lynne Franklin   “If we are voyaging together in a good story, we're more likely to be connected.” - Lynne Franklin   “If leaders want to create change, they have to be clear on what's in it for everybody else to make it happen.” - Lynne Franklin   “You can be right, or you can be kind.” - Lynne Franklin   “Always assume goodwill.” - Lynne Franklin   “Being a little kinder, believing in the goodness of other people, and sharing what you've got can help them.”  - Lynne Franklin   “Most of us think we can't make a big change in the world, but the little things we do add up.” - Lynne Franklin

Often we fail to fulfill our dreams not because they're big, but because we lack enough intention to pursue them.  Regardless of how great your ambitions may become, it's never too hard. It only takes being intentional, purposeful, and committed to achieve your goals. In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership podcast, I interview Shellye Archambeau, Fortune 500 Board Director. Shellye is the former CEO of MetricStream, a governance, risk, and compliance software company based in Palo Alto, California. Under Shellye's leadership, MetricStream became a global market leader with over 1200 employees that serves customers around the globe. On top of that, Shellye serves on four corporate boards: Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies, and Okta, and is a Strategic Advisor to the Royal Bank of Canada, Capital Markets Group. Shellye is a great example of a truly ambitious woman, who has ascended the ranks and created a name for herself in the technology industry. She's incredibly purposeful, intentional, and driven. She has a powerful story to share about defying the odds that she also shares in her book, Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms In our conversation, Shellye talks about being purposeful and intentional in turning your ambitions into everyday decisions, which is the key to achieving your dreams. Key Takeaways: How being purposeful and intentional propels a leader and why ambition is not enough Understanding the what, why, and how of Imposter Syndrome What it takes to serve on not one, but  four corporate boards  How getting a “seat-at-the-table-job”, where interacting with the CEO and board enhance the odds of advancing Moving forward from the loss of her life partner. How to be an intentional leader during this disempowering time Homework does not end in school; always do your homework. Quotes “A lot of people set goals, and some plan to achieve them, but very few people make everyday decisions consistent with those plans where the power lies.” - Shellye Archambeau   “Risk and reward are two sides of the same coin.” - Shellye Archambeau   “Being intentional about watching, learning, and listening will make you a valued manager and leader going forward.” - Shellye Archambeau   Find cheerleaders, those who remind you how good you are.” - Shellye Archambeau   “The higher you rise, the more your reputation plays a role in what opportunities come your way.” - Shellye Archambeau   “A lot of people focus on the next job they want, but you've got to nail the job that you have to set yourself up for the next one.” - Shellye Archambeau   “The more you do to increase your ability to have more options means you get more choice, which helps you make better decisions.” - Shellye Archambeau

Change might be hard to embrace but it's inevitable and necessary.   One of the great differences anyone can make in this world is helping and empowering others to grow and embrace change. In these changing tides, Great leaders must open new doors of opportunities -  a place to enable people to grow and think bigger as individuals.   In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview John Saunders. Driven by his passion for helping others grow, John Saunders founded his consulting firm, Forward Advisory Solutions. He has spent over two decades as a Wall Street Senior Vice President, sales team leader, and award-winning sales executive. And he authored the book The Optimizer, Building and Leading a Team of Serial Innovators.   John is a lifelong learner and believes in the necessary change needed in today's business world, where we can contribute by empowering others.  In addition to writing, mentoring, and coaching, he enjoys spending time with his family.   John has a BS from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from Georgetown. And he's a member of the Georgetown McDonough MBA Alumni Advisory Council, an active angel investor, and a formal executive MBA mentor.   In our conversation, John tells us how we can embrace the ‌change in the business world by empowering people and enabling their growth.   Things you will also learn: People empowerment is a necessary change in the business world Why we should celebrate mistakes and learn from failures Vulnerability breeds vulnerability What a Serial Innovation Mindset is How can leaders build and lead a team of serial optimizers The importance of feedback and what we can benefit from it Extending leadership in the hybrid work environment Quotes “We can all rise together. If I win, you don't have to lose.” - John Saunders   “Celebrate mistakes. Talk about the twists and turns you took, and don't be afraid to let people see what didn't work.” - John Saunders   “Vulnerability doesn't come naturally to people.” - John Saunders   “Vulnerability breeds vulnerability; somebody has to extend that olive branch, but not everybody wants to do it.” - John Saunders   “Some people see vulnerability as a weakness; I would argue it's a strength.” - John Saunders   “When you see that moment of a whole new idea evolving, growing, and reaching an advanced stage, that's when you know it's working.” - John Saunders   “When your people start coming up with new ideas without provocation or prompting by you, this is a good sign.” - John Saunders   “If you want to see change and help people out, create an opportunity for someone.” - John Saunders

This is not business as usual.    The new world we have now calls for new leaders to operate, and only when we revolutionize our ways of leading can we truly see the biggest change.   I'm your host, Ginny Clarke, a former Executive Recruiter who has assessed and coached thousands of executives and other leaders. I'm also an author of the book Career Mapping: Charting Your Course in the New World of Work. My goal is to bring a unique perspective to leadership and the whole of who you are.   In this pilot episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I want to take you back to the core of what it truly means to be a Fifth Dimensional Leader.   What is Fifth Dimensional Leadership  How to speak and act with intention The universal truth, best practices, and components of extraordinary leadership Fifth Dimensional Leadership is NOT business as usual Why do we all need to step up and lead from where we are How to be a great leader in trying times Why titles and roles don't define who you are and how you lead. Quotes “Education, knowledge, and experience alone don't necessarily make you smart or competent; only curiosity, self-awareness, courage, and a growth mindset can drive intelligence and competence.” - Ginny Clarke   “This is not business as usual, but let that empower you to try something different, to do something better, to be bold, and to lead from where you are with what you have.” - Ginny Clarke   “You own your career.” - Ginny Clarke   “We're being called right now more than ever to inspire love.” - Ginny Clarke   “Lead the way with kindness. Be the light into a deeper knowing of yourself and for the benefit of the world.” - Ginny Clarke   “Pour the positive energy of doing your job into yourself for a change. Your work is a platform, it's not your final destination.” - Ginny Clarke

Sometimes people's actions and behaviors speak differently under the surface.   A leader's greatest strength is understanding those behaviors and learning how to empathize with them deeply. There is so much to learn beyond people's facades. A deep understanding of their behaviors can help leaders effectively communicate and build a rapport.   In this episode of the Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Susan Ibitz, Human Behavior Expert and Face Reading Profiler at Human Behavior Lab. Her mission is to reach, teach, and train others to unlock the science behind human behavior. Being a “Human Behavior Hacker”, and drawing from multiple decades of expertise, Susan Ibitz is an internationally known human behavior expert; both speaking and training with a wealth of real-world knowledge and theory in the U.S., South America, and Mexico, Europe, and the Caribbean.    Understanding the nonverbal human behavior-face reading, body language, and  microaggressions give greater depth and knowledge to how to decode individuals and  groups. Trained by the experts in her field;  CIA, FBI, U.S. Military, International Military as well as Level III Hostage Negotiator; no job is too small or large for Susan to get  results straight away.    In our conversation, Susan talks about decoding the science behind human behaviors. Three types of empaths and implications on leadership effectiveness How to avoid “buying the resumé” when hiring  The effects of fear and arousal on the brain How not to assume and appreciate what others are going through How to navigate remote or hybrid environments through effective communication Quotes “ When you walk in the hallway, that's when people decide who you are and if you're a strong leader.” - Susan Ibitz “As a leader, you need to understand your team because you are the person who can nourish that team.” - Susan Ibitz   “Managers don't need to punish their people, instead, allow them to talk and establish a conversation.” - Susan Ibitz   “The role of a leader is to help, but also to give people a call of action.” - Susan Ibitz   “You can be an empath, but at some point, you need to pull the trigger.” - Susan Ibitz   “Don't be emotional about the actions when you're not sitting in the position to do it.” - Susan Ibitz   “A lot of times, people are not failing in their position, they are in the wrong position to be able to flourish and shine.” - Susan Ibitz   Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.  If you have 2 minutes, I'd highly appreciate it if you could leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!

We often believe that competency, intelligence, and experience define a great leader, but the greatest leaders lead through love.   Creating and leading a company takes passion and purpose. Leaders can build anything from scratch, but success would be impossible without their love for their craft and their people, including themselves.   In this episode of the Fifth Dimensional Leadership, I interview Stefan Durina, CEO and Founder of Beneko. Stefan Durina is a serial and worldly entrepreneur who has been building e-commerce businesses worldwide since 1998, reaching 500M€ GMV & 2M Consumers. He has been bankrupt twice, in love three times, and a father four times.   He's also a Cross Border eCommerce Pro since 1998, Problem Solver, Deep thinker, Advisor, and Profitable Businesses Founder, Investor, and Collector of Best Practices. Stefan has founded & managed companies with 200+ Employees, 500M+ Euros turnover, and done Business in 4 continents and 20+ countries.   In our conversation, Stefan Durina talks about the importance of love in building businesses and learning through experiences: The power and trade-offs of an entrepreneur The causes and implications of over consumerism How reusing and recycling products connect us Discovering and learning the world through experience Emotions give you the depth of your experiences Quotes “Creating something from nothing, and seeing people use it and think it's good is very attractive.” - Stefan Durina   “Entrepreneurship is about failing many times, breaking many things, but finding your way to thrive.” - Stefan Durina   “The information you read in books is nice to have, but you can also leave it, try it, change it, or experiment with it.” - Stefan Durina   “Success means moving forward to your big dream step by step.” - Stefan Durina   “In the end, there is only one emotion; it's love. Everything else is just a shade of love.”- Stefan Durina   “If you go with your heart, it's always a good choice.” - Stefan Durina   Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.    If you have 2 minutes, I'd highly appreciate it if you could leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!

Employees leave their bosses, not the company.    The biggest reason best workers leave organizations is poor leadership despite high wages and generous bonuses.    It is not always about what leaders can provide their people but how leaders can value them as people, not as fungible  commodities.   In this episode of the Fifth Dimensional Leadership podcast, I interview Diane Swonk, the Chief Economist at Grant Thornton. Diane is one of the most respected macroeconomists who maintains a unique perspective on Main Street's inner workings as well as those of Wall Street. She is an expert on labor market economics, monetary policy, and structural changes that are distinct from economic cycles.   Diane has won many awards for excellence in forecasting and leadership in economics and the business community. She is deeply involved in nonprofit organizations focused on expanding access to education and increasing the quality and diversity of our country's leadership. She earned her BA and MA degrees in Economics from the University of Michigan and received an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago.   In our conversation, Diane talks about the economic challenges affecting the labor force and the world of work. How to deal with the “War for Talent.” Why diversity is essential in the workforce to ensure organizational productivity. Operating successfully in the world with Dyslexia. Why empathetic leaders are better at retaining talent How immigration is impacting workforce growth  The silver lining from the COVID pandemic The impact of the war in Ukraine and Long COVID on global economics   Quotes   “As an employer, you need to think about casting the net much wider in terms of the talent pool and unleash the talent that's out there.” - Diane Swonk   “Lean into the knowledge that we do have challenges, but we also have solutions that we can think of holistically that may accelerate the change we are waiting for in terms of leadership.” - Diane Swonk   “Leadership is about putting the puzzle pieces together to see not just the pieces, but the bigger picture.” - Diane Swonk   “The biggest thing you need to think about as a leader is how you can get people to get air under their wings and soar.” - Diane Swonk Social Media Profiles   Follow Diane Swonk on social media: Diane Swonk on Linkedin  Twitter Instagram   Resources Grant Thornton Economic Analysis The Posse Foundation Diane Swonk at Grant Thornton

A leader that thinks big and leads his people in an exponential direction.   Thinking big is a crucial part of companies creating exponential growth. Becoming exponential leaders takes a change in mindset and a shift in consciousness to create exponential leadership decisions while considering unintended consequences.   This episode's fascinating guest is Aaron Bare. Aaron Bare's life purpose is to create One-Million Exponential Leaders. He is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author of Exponential Theory (X-Theory), The Power of Thinking Big, and the founder of XMBA (Exponential Mindset, Beliefs, and Attitudes), which is a group coaching program, and created the XX Podcast.   Beyond traveling to over 90 countries and all 50 states, Aaron has facilitated innovation and strategy at over 500 companies. He has also appeared on 20 of the top 250 podcasts. He is highlighted as 10 Leaders to Watch in 2022, listed on 50 under 50 Leaders, 40 under 40 Leaders, 35 under 35 Entrepreneurs, and one of his companies has been awarded “Most Innovative Company in the U.S.”    His award-winning digital strategy firm had clients such as Google, Council for Foreign Relations, Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson, etc. He built over 100 software projects on growth hacking, leveraging the viral loop.     In our conversation, Aaron Bare talks about what it takes to become an exponential leader, including:   The power of thinking big: widening opportunities to different ecosystems Being conscious of the unintended consequences of leadership decisions What the exponential nature of several things means Reprogramming individual mindsets and shifting consciousness  Quotes: “Think about how you can impact the world from your point of view, but then also have the empathy to understand the points of view of everyone around you.” - Aaron Bare   “There's always going to be someone out there in the world doing something better than you in every area of your life, so you have to focus on being your best self and finding your own journey, your own path.” - Aaron Bare   “ Anyone can become exponential in their area of purpose if they find their massive transformative purpose that they want to dedicate their life to, as I have. ” - Aaron Bare   “It takes less energy to think bigger than it does to think small.” - Aaron Bare   “An important part of  growing exponentially is attracting the talent around you to support you where you're not strong.” - Aaron Bare   Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.    If you have 2 minutes, I'd highly appreciate it if you could leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!

Leaders aren't born, they are developed.   Anyone can be a great leader, but one must own and do the work that comes with it. Leading people by working, learning, and growing with them, is the way to develop into a great leader.   Janet Polach, Ph.D., is a global leadership development partner and coach. She's developed leaders in the US, China, Korea, Singapore, Puerto Rico, and the Netherlands. She's a retired Lieutenant Colonel having spent 20 years in the Marines.   After getting her Ph.D. in Organizational Development, and working with a global consulting firm in China, she launched her consulting practice, helping hundreds of companies across the globe. Including major brands and government contractors.   Her no-nonsense but lighthearted approach is what separates her from the rest. Also, she's the author of The Seven Mistakes New Managers Make, and she's driven by a mission to help people find their voice in a noisy world and lead from within. She truly believes anyone can be developed into a great leader.   In our conversation, Janet Polach talks about how great leaders can be developed by owning the responsibility and putting in the effort to work on becoming one:   How leaders can be developed How to tap the hidden strengths within each of your team members  Why do leaders find it hard to give more feedback How to revive even the most tired-out employee   Quotes   “Behavior change doesn't happen overnight, but it can happen over the course of months if someone is really committed to working on it.” - Janet Polach   “Good leaders set a vision. They communicate that vision and share both successes and challenges, and progress with their team on a regular basis.” - Janet Polach   “Competencies are great, but they have to be narrowed for an organization to be meaningful and action-oriented.” - Janet Polach   “The leadership competencies that you have to have as a manager may not be the same ones that you have to have as a director.” - Janet Polach   “You have to want to lead through other people. You have to like to watch people learn and grow and know that there will be some fits and starts when they do that.” - Janet Polach   Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.    If you have 2 minutes, I'd highly appreciate it if you could leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!

“A good leader understands how to lead his people, but a great leader understands where they should be led.”   “Often, people end up in one-sided opportunities where their vision and desires are disregarded and undervalued. It takes leadership to pair and match the people to the right companies that value their vision, regardless of their background.”   Joe Mullings is the chairman and CEO of The Mullings Group - the world's leading search firm in the medical device industry responsible for more than 7,000 successful searches with more than 600 companies. Among his clients were multi-billion dollar companies such as J&J, Google, Medtronic, Abbott, Siemens, as well as emerging startups bringing cutting-edge technologies like surgical robotics, telerobotics, AI, and deep learning to the market.   Recently, Joe Mullings was appointed as the Chief Visionary Officer of MRI Networks, the third-largest executive recruiting firm with 400 offices worldwide. He's also the President and CEO of Dragonfly Stories, which is the production company behind the award-winning docu-series, TrueFuture, of which he is the host and producer.   He's also a founder of the media platform TMG 360, a med-tech news and opinion website, and he has an engineering degree from the University of Dayton, Ohio.   In our conversation, Joe Mullings talks about his new way of talent acquisition and how he leads talents  to an environment that helps them become who they want to be:   Reshaping the market's current methods of assessing talent Talent should be viewed as “individuals,” not “candidates” Defining leadership competencies and behaviors (over pedigree) is required now more than ever The intersection between fear and selfish orientation Quotes   “Be curious about everything, and commit to being a lifelong learner.” - Joe Mullings   “Every C-suite exec should have a reasonable amount of their bonus based on their hiring brand in the marketplace.” - Joe Mullings    “‘Candidate' refers to a thing, and when you start to refer to people as things, you start down a slippery slope.” - Joe Mullings   “If your primary game plan and strategy for finding people is putting out snappy job postings, the A-players are not answering those. ” - Joe Mullings   “Fear is normal, but always keep in mind that you're worrying about something that hasn't happened yet and you might disarm yourself of coming with your best self because you'll be pulling your punches.” - Joe Mullings Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.    If you have 2 minutes, I'd highly appreciate it if you can leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!

Robert (“Bob”) Jordan is the CEO of InterimExecs. A company that provides access between the best interim and project executives in the world and company owners seeking brilliant leadership on demand.   Bob has helped launch, grow and ultimately sell several high-growth companies. His first company, Online Access, put him on the Inc 500 list of fastest-growing. He is the author of How They Did It: Billion Dollar Insights From the Heart of America and the author of the Nightingale Conant, Audio Production, how they did it. Real-world advice from today's most successful entrepreneurs.    Olivia Wagner is the co-founder of InterimExecs with Bob and directs the organization matching, growing, and troubled companies with their top-tier executive talent around the globe.   Olivia previously built the interim CEO, interim CFO network from a homegrown website to a robust social network with thousands of members. She directed the publication of various eBooks websites and marketing initiatives and edited how they did it—billion-dollar insights from the heart of America.    Bob and Olivia have a new book called Right Leader, Right Time, Discover your Leadership Style for Winning.   In our conversation, Bob and Olivia talk about their four styles of leadership as well as:   How most leaders cause self-inflicted wounds by not having the right people What the “FABS Leadership Styles” and “Three Principles of FABS Leadership” are How everyone can be a leader, but not every leader can lead in everything. That leaders must play by their strengths to avoid damaging their own business.  How self-awareness is one of the most crucial parts of being a leader, but most people fail to tap into it.    Quotes "When you match the right leadership style with the right organization, you see a lot of successful outcomes." - Olivia Wagner   "Most owners would rather be dead than proven wrong." - Bob Jordan   "Leaders don't hide. They take accountability for their actions" - Olivia Wagner   "Integrity resonates with all of us, but many (leaders) don't act with integrity" - Bob Jordan   "You feel you're in a period of growth expansion, knowing that you're in the exact right role." - Olivia Wagner   "The giant leap that a person in a position of responsibility has to be able to do is to say ‘I need help.'" - Olivia Wagner   Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.    If you have 2 minutes, I'd highly appreciate it if you can leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!

Do you find yourself stressed over work and career?    In this fast-paced world of work, we often find ourselves worried about what we should be doing. But the reality is, you don't have to kill yourself on your way to success, and you can achieve more by doing less.    Jinny Uppal is a technology and business strategist and senior leader with a 20+ year career growing and transforming Fortune 500 telecom, eCommerce, and retail businesses. She is currently a Speaker, Investor, Consultant, and Board Advisor to The Anou, iPayNGo.   In her award-winning book, IN/ACTION: Rethinking the Path to Results, Jinny explores the downside of the prevalent cultural bias toward action even when it's unnecessary or counterproductive. She is passionate about helping people achieve their goals without the associated stress and burnout from chasing goals.   In our conversation, Jinny talks about the power of your mind.   The importance of stepping back and letting your mind do the work What caused “The Great Resignation”  Courage does not equate to "just do it." How we self-impose stress through habits   Quotes   "Let your mind do its job. You don't have to figure everything out. Don't underestimate the power of your mind." - Jinny Uppal   "I define success as living the life I want on my terms and having a diverse set of intellectual pursuits and interest areas." - Jinny Uppal   "You don't let action drive you. You drive action. You choose action." - Jinny Uppal   "We compromise on sleep because we think there's always tomorrow or the weekend, but before you know it, it's a habit." - Jinny Uppal   "You don't have to kill yourself on your way to being successful." - Jinny Uppal   "We've lost our balance, but awareness of that will help us find our balance." - Jinny Uppal   "The only person who knows how to help you bring your mental wellbeing back is you!" - Jinny Uppal   "Instead of barreling down the action path, don't underestimate the power of stepping back and reflecting. When you do, your own brain will come up with ideas that had you been busy, your mind would not have come up with those ideas." - Jinny Uppal   "People associate courage with overcoming your fears. But it takes more courage to stand in the face of fear and first become acquainted with it so that you are not jarring yourself into action, and it takes courage to take the pause." - Jinny Uppal   "Don't underestimate how much you already know because that will take you to wherever you want to go. Just pause long enough to connect with your own internal wisdom." - Jinny Uppal   Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.    If you have 2 minutes, I'd highly appreciate it if you can leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!

Racism doesn't always start in our environment; sometimes, it starts within ourselves.    Analiza Wolf is Filipina-American, who resented her Asian heritage when she was younger. But only through first-hand experience and empathy was she able to understand where she came from and why she needed to be proud of her parents.    Today, she is a speaker, executive coach, facilitator, and community builder committed to guiding leaders, especially women and people of color, and organizations to their highest potential.   Inspired by her own experiences as a co-founder of an AI tech start-up, CEO of a charter school network, a Captain in the US Air Force, a brand manager for a Fortune 200 company, and a retreat facilitator for leadership teams, Analiza believes in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and helping all people lead at their full potential.    In this episode of the Fifth Dimensional Leadership Podcast, Analiza talks about the importance of self-acceptance, building an authentic network, and what it takes to be a leader and “Boss-Moma”.   Things you will learn:   The moment she considered herself a leader Impact of her ethnicity and culture on her life and career Biggest lessons learned during her time as a CEO The power of stories How motherhood changed her as a leader Quotes   "Leadership is not all about you. It's about your people and how you leverage their amazing strengths." - Analiza Wolf   "The networking process is about building relationships with authentic connections." - Analiza Wolf   "The work that we need to do is to go beyond words and actually be committed to change; itcan be a technical change but moreso a mindset change." - Analiza Wolf "It's beautiful for people to authentically live and stop with all the noise of having to be someone else." - Analiza Wolf   "We have more power than we think. We have more choice than we think." - Analiza Wolf   Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to follow the show so you can get notified of new episodes.  If you have 2 minutes, I'd highly appreciate it if you can leave me an honest review on Apple podcasts!

Social media marketing doesn't work.    There is no data that supports the effectiveness of social media marketing and the value that it generates. Marketers are all biased in believing that it does. However, according to Aaron Templar, Brand Strategist and Founder of Three over Four, what really generates value is social capital.  Aaron Templer is an unapologetic polymath. A 25-year marketing leader, a marketing firm owner, professional instructor for the American Marketing Association, occasional speaker and professor, and hobby percussionist. His firm, speaking engagements, teachings, and writings are at the intersection of strategy, creativity, brand, influence, and leadership. Some call him the Gora Dhol Wallah.  In our conversation, Aaron talks about his book, Leading in the Social World, and the difference between social media marketing and social capital.   Things you will learn in this episode: Why marketers need to be leaders Leadership through authenticity What is Social Capital How the Covid-19 pandemic is similar to the great recession of 2008 Aaron's influences and connection to music   Quotes “A leader's real work is looking for opportunities for connection and marketing looks for opportunities for conversion.” - Aaron Templer   “You can't be credible unless you're present in the situation with a clear sense of who you are.” - Aaron Templer   “When you lead in a way that builds people as opposed to using people, that becomes life affirming. It affirms our humanity” - Aaron Templer   “When your identity gets torn away from you, not only are you re-evaluating yourself but re-evaluating others around you.” - Aaron Templer   “Leaders let their actions speak for their words. They walk the talk and they do what they say.” - Aaron Templer   Resources Leading in a Social World - Debut Book Aaron (Again) Published In Marketing Profs  Aaron on Linkedin Aaron on Twitter Three Over Four Three Over Four on Linkedin Three Over Four on Twitter Three Over Four on Facebook

Lieutenant General Maria R. Gervais assumed duties as the TRADOC Deputy Commanding General/Chief of Staff on May 28, 2021. Prior to her assignment, she served in Army Futures Command as the first Cross-Functional Team Director for the Synthetic Training Environment located in Orlando, Florida.     She received her regular Army commission in 1987 as a Distinguished Military Graduate of the Lander College Reserve Officer Training Corps program in Greenwood, South Carolina, and was assigned to the Chemical Branch.    Her professional military education includes Chemical Officer Basic and Advanced Courses; Command and General Staff College; and U.S. Army War College, where she received a Master of Military Strategic Studies. She earned a Master of Arts in Human Resources from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Lander College.  (See full bio here).   In our conversation, LTG Maria talks about the great learnings from her role as a leader as well as tips on how you can empower individuals instead of doing things on your own.  You will also learn:   The journey that led her into joining the Army.  How LTG Gervais creates an environment that allows people to speak their truth. Reasons for hope regarding the current situation in Ukraine. Common misconceptions about the Army.   Quotes: "Focus on what got you to the table, and everything else will take care of itself."   "You're always learning and evolving as a leader."   "Leadership is about caring and getting the mission done"   "Make sure when feedback is received, it never becomes personal. It's about what happens, the process, and what didn't get done but not about the individuals."   Resources LTG Maria Gervais on Linkedin LTG Maria Gervais on Twitter LTG Maria Gervais on Facebook TRADOC · U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command  

Eve Burton is the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Hearst, a leading global diversified media information and services company. Their major interests span cable entertainment, syndication interactive, emerging digital media, and many more. She is a member of Hearst Board of Directors.    Additionally, she's a member of Hearst Venture Committee, which funds digital initiatives and is the co-founder of an overseas HearstLab, which fosters innovation and investment in early-stage businesses led by women. Eve also sits on the board of directors of Intuit and previously was on the board of directors of AOL until it was sold to Verizon.   She's a member of the advisory board of David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute for media innovation at Stanford and Columbia universities and as a trustee of Middlebury College.   In our conversation, Eve talks about the importance of inclusion, building the HearstLab, and fostering innovation and change.    Things you will learn in this episode:   Creating an environment where people could be themselves The three goals of HearstLab How to speak the truth to power The importance of using coaches Eve's Ten Lessons for Success   Quotes   "You don't just learn from people who mentor you; you also learn from people whom you come across." - Eve Burton   "Empathy is a critical component of successful interaction with people. You're not born to it; You have to learn it." - Eve Burton   "Diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice." - Eve Burton   "No matter what people say, we all want to be included, and we want to be better together."  - Eve Burton Resources Eve on Linkedin   Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Frank A. Bennack' s Tribute to Eve Burton WBL Summit 2019 Priori Interview Hearst on Linkedin Hearst on Twitter   Hearst HearstLab

Jill Wesley is the founder of Science + Soul of Speaking. She helps world-class leaders and experts stand out in their industry as the go-to speakers for the biggest virtual and in-person global events. She's a thought partner to some of the top leaders in the country who speak about their work and their thought leadership. Her mission is to help people find common ground and work together to find solutions to the world's biggest challenges.   She has also worked as an executive coach, professional speaker and event producer for over 25 years. She's also head of speaker coaching for TEDx San Francisco, . One of the top TEDx events in the world. Her work has been featured on NPR and USA today. She has a deep commitment to DEI and she has decades of experience coaching and advising cross-cultural business ventures.    In our conversation, Jill talks about her journey to coaching, people's common mistakes about public speaking, and her JEDI principles.    Things you will learn in this episode: The meaning behind Science + Soul of Speaking The best speakers are people who continually learn from their audiences. The top three mistakes that people make when speaking Using JEDI (justice, equity, diversity & inclusion) principles as a foundation to speaking Five things you can do to be a better speaker.   Quotes   “Mastery doesn't mean something's perfect. It means it's part of you and that you trust it.” - Jill Wesley  “We're going to alienate people in the audience when we're not speaking to lived experiences that people can relate to.” - Jill Wesley Resources Science + Soul of Speaking The Female Quotient TedX San Francisco Guest Accounts Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/jillwesley Company Accounts Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/science-soul-of-speaking  Facebook:   Jill Wesley: Science + Soul of Speaking https://facebook.com/JillWesley Website: https://www.sciencesoulspeaking.com

Deepa Purushothaman is an author, speaker, and co-founder of nFormation.com - a company for women of color by women of color. It provides brave, safe, new space for professional women of color.    Deepa is also a Women and Public Policy Program Leader in Practice at the Harvard Kennedy School. She also has a book The First, The Few, The Only. How Women of Color Redefine Power in Corporate America, which Harper Business published March 2022.   She spent more than twenty years at Deloitte and was the first Indian American woman and one of the youngest people to make partner in the company's history. Deepa was a National Managing Partner of Inclusion at Deloitte and the US Managing Partner of WIN (Women's Initiative), Deloitte's renowned program to recruit, retain, and advance women.   Deepa experienced being an outcast at an early age as she was only one of three colored girls in a class of 500 students. And even after she got into the right schools and the right jobs, she never felt like she fit in. This is what prompted her to write her book.    In our conversation, Deepa talks about her journey to success, how she overworked until work is not working for her anymore, and how nFormation helps other people of color.    In this episode, you will learn:   Deepa's unique, albeit unhealthy, superpowers How her illness changed her life How Corporate America was not made by women or designed for women and is not a meritocracy Knowing when it's time to leave your job Acknowledging and healing the trauma that women have endured in the workplace How women of color should use their superpowers, especially in this moment   Quotes:   “Great leader helps people that work on their team find their power” - Deepa Purushothaman.    “If you continue to conform and do what you're told, eventually, you will be unhappy and feel powerless” - Deepa Purushothaman.    “Not every culture is going to work for you” - Deepa Purushothaman.    Resources:   Deepa Purushothaman Website   The First, The Few, The Only. How Women of Color Redefine Power in Corporate America, Deepa Purushothaman   nFormation, for The First, The Few and The Onlys   TED Talk - 4 Ways To Redefine Power At Work To Include Women Of Color Rha Goddess and Deepa Purushothaman

Linda Johnson Rice is a former magazine owner who was born of John and Eunice Johnson. Linda's father in 1942, founded Johnson Publishing Company, which published Ebony and Jet magazines. And as a result, was the largest black-owned magazine publisher in the United States. In 1982, Johnson became the first African-American to appear on the Forbes 400.   Linda wanted to be an integral part of her father's and mother's business. She began training in the fashion department at age seven, and took notes during business meetings and reviewing her parents' incoming and outgoing mail.   Linda attended the University of Southern California and graduated with a BA in journalism from the Annenberg School for Communication. She received an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management in 1987. Immediately after graduation, Linda became President and COO of Johnson Publishing until her promotion to CEO in 2002, becoming the first African-American female among the 100 largest black-owned companies in the United States.   In this second part of our conversation, Linda relives those dark days where she had to prepare the business for bankruptcy, and how a nurturing family and a loyal circle of friends helped her get through tough times.   We also talked about:   How Ebony Fashion Fair and Fashion Fair Cosmetics evolved out of Ebony the magazine. Selling the magazine business in hopes of saving the cosmetics business. Hiring people with more relevant skills, but arguably too late to save the businesses. Overcoming self-doubt and the feeling of failure The making of Empire of Ebony, a major documentary directed by Lisa Cortez and Oscar recipient African-American Director Roger Ross Williams The possibility of making a docu-series about Eunice Johnson, Linda Johnson's mother with major companies in the industry. How Linda is creating her own legacy while preserving  her parents' legacy Quotes:    “Consciousness is self-awareness without being self-absorbed”   “You find out who your real friends are when things are dark and stormy. It's the people that hand you an umbrella to keep you dry who are the real friends that you can really rely on.”

Linda Johnson Rice is a former magazine owner who was born of John and Eunice Johnson. Linda's father in 1942, founded Johnson Publishing Company, which published Ebony and Jet magazines. And as a result, was the largest black-owned magazine publisher in the United States. In 1982, Johnson became the first African-American to appear on the Forbes 400.   Linda wanted to be an integral part of her father's and mother's business. She began training in the fashion department at age seven, and took notes during business meetings and reviewing her parents' incoming and outgoing mail.   Linda attended the University of Southern California and graduated with a BA in journalism from the Annenberg School for Communication. She received an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management in 1987. Immediately after graduation, Linda became President and COO of Johnson Publishing until her promotion to CEO in 2002, becoming the first African-American female among the 100 largest black-owned companies in the United States.   In our conversation, Linda passionately talks about what's it like growing up in a huge publishing company, and the legacy of Ebony and Jet.   We also talked about:   The purpose of Johnson's Publishing Company The Leadership style of her parents How she stays grounded even with a wealthy background The importance of self-care as a leader The difficulty of letting people go inside the company   Quotes: “You gotta make time for yourself. Whatever your passion is, whatever you enjoy. But at least at the end of the day, you can say you did something for yourself.” - Linda Johnson Rice  - Linda Johnson-RIce   “You can't keep looking backward, that's not helpful. You put that in its proper places and you gotta keep moving forward.” - Linda Johnson-RIce “It's best to make decisions for yourself rather than having someone else make them for you.” - Linda Johnson-RIce

Torrence Boone is the Vice President Global Client Partner at Google. He also held senior agency leadership positions with WPP and Publicists. Before his two decades' worth of experience at every level of the marketing and advertising industries, he was a senior manager at Bain & Company. He is also a Corporate Director on Macy's Board.    Despite being named one of the most powerful people in New York, Torrence remains humble. Humility is at the forefront of his values and he believes that ego is the biggest enemy of leadership,   In our conversation, Torrence shares his journey to success and what does advertising look like inside Google. He also shares his principles of leadership and how important it is to know yourself before you can take care of other people.    In this episode you will learn: Torrence's Leadership principles What does advertising look like in Google Importance of diversity for organizations Torrence being named being one of the most powerful people in New York How he overcome fears of being a leader The importance of having the right team How the hybrid model is going to stick around in the future of work The importance of self-awareness and self-care as a leader Quotes: “One of the biggest enemies of leadership is Ego”   “To build products for billions of people, you have to have diverse talent that is building those products and commercializing them.”   “When you're confronting something really difficult, you have to have the right people on the field that knows how to play together or it's a disaster.”   “You can't take care of people if you are not good with who you are.”   “Leaders who want to control people don't recognize the fact that they are demoralizing the people that they're supposed to be inspiring.” 

Arturo Nunez is the Chief Marketing Officer of Nubank, the world's largest independent digital bank. He has started his career in marketing at the ripe age of 16 and has worked with the biggest brand names in the world such as Johnson & Johnson, Colgate Palmolive, PepsiCo, NBA, Nike, and Apple.    Being the son of Venezuelan and Cuban parents, he knows what it's like to be part of the minority, even though he grew up in Harlem, New York. Today, he is a successful leader and an entrepreneur.    In our conversation, Arturo talks about the epitome of effective marketing, the importance of diversity in organizations, and how to foster an environment where people can speak their truth.    In this episode you will learn:   Arturo's Journey to Success What is a Digital Bank His life experience being an Afro Latino What is the epitome of effective marketing The Importance of Diversity in organizations Why is there a Talent Shortage How to encourage people to speak their truth How Arturo Stays grounded Quotes: “Marketing starts with understanding and caring about the customer.” - Arturo Nunez   “Your potential is only limited by your capacity to dream. And the difference between a dream and a goal is a plan” - Arturo Nunez   “The mistake that companies are making over and over again is thinking that diversity and inclusion is about goodwill and not about business advantage” - Arturo Nunez

Vanessa Colella is the former Chief Innovation Officer at Citi Ventures and Citi Productivity. Her goal there was to accelerate and discover new sources of value by championing innovation so Citi can compete more effectively in a world of technological, behavioral, and societal change. She left Citi in early 2022 and will be announcing her next move. We can't wait to hear!    She was a former partner at McKinsey & Company, and a junior high and high school science teacher. She has her Ph.D. from MIT media lab, as well as master's degrees from both Columbia University and MIT and an SB degree in molecular biology.   In our conversation, Vanessa passionately talks about the importance of diversity in leadership, and how it can help you create solutions and promote innovation. We also discussed:    What it means to be a Chief Innovation Officer The myths about ideas “The Generosity of Interpretation” Why diversity and inclusion are so important How motherhood has changed her leadership approach How her Ph.D. shaped her leadership style and perspective   Quotes   “The enemy of leadership is ego.”   “No one has all the answers anymore, leaders need to know how to ask the right questions, now more than ever.”   “As chief innovation officer, always have an eye towards what's not working and what's missing and how do you change the portfolio of what you do over time.”   “If you want to be the architect of solutions with staying power, they have to be crafted by people who come at those solutions with different experiences”   “Leadership is not just about the individual. It's about the space that you can create for your team and organization, for them to accomplish things that might not be possible without that space.” 

Evan Sohn is a veteran entrepreneur, visionary executive, and the CEO of Recruiter.com. They are an on-demand recruiting platform that combines AI and video job matching techniques with the world's largest network of small and independent recruiters. Evan is a frequent contributor to CNBC, Yahoo Finance and has expertise in various industries such as Wi-Fi, instant messaging, and CRM.   Even from his earlier years, Evan likes to reinvent the wheels of industries. And with his mission-driven leadership style, he was able to steer Recruiter.com into a new direction that has paid off really well for them. From a media company, they are now one of the biggest recruiting agencies in the world.   In our conversation, Evan talks about what it means to be a mission-driven leader, why we are in the golden age of recruiting, and what inspired his involvement in a foundation for cancer-related diseases.    In this episode, you will learn:   What is mission-driven leadership How to overcome failures and find your strengths  Leading people to be more successful than you What defines a great leader How Recruiter.com has been a disrupter in the talent space What the “Golden Age Of Recruiting” is  Why we are experiencing “The War for Talent”   Quotes:   "A business doesn't rely on one person. It relies on lots of people who have a shared mission, and each one is executing against their piece of that overall mission." - Evan Sohn   "You are more than your resume. The resume is an antiquated document" - Evan Sohn   "It's much cheaper to keep an employee than to lose them" - Evan Sohn   "Your responsibility as a child is to learn from both the mistakes and the successes of your parents and improve upon them" - Evan Sohn

Wendy Berger is the CEO and founder of WBS equities. A real estate company, which she founded in 2004. Outside of WBS equities, she also brings decades of experience in strategic planning execution and exits for rapid growth startups. Very interestingly, she's on the board of directors of Green Thumb Industries - a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer.   At a very young age, Wendy was always encouraged to be strong and independent. She grew up in a family of real estate developers that shaped her future into becoming an industrial real estate developer.    In our conversation, Wendy shares what it's like being a leader in the industrial real estate business, which is a male dominated industry. She also shares the tragedies in her life that led her into a better and stronger state of mind. Wendy also discusses how he got involved in the Cannabis industry and how things changed in that business after the pandemic hit.    In this episode, you will learn: The best way to lead as a woman in a male dominated industry Developing your decision making skill as a leader Why the lack of diversity can be a great opportunity Why Wendy entered the Cannabis Industry How Cannabis is helping people battling anxiety How Judaism helped Wendy identify her place in the world How to build your confidence faster as a young individual   Quotes:  “Leadership is how you take information, digest it, and make courageous decisions.”- Wendy Berger   “If I (as a leader) don't get people at the table comfortable sharing their ideas, then I'm not going to be able to make the best decisions.” - Wendy Burger   “From chaos comes opportunity” - Wendy Berger   “I am no longer defined by my past, I was looking backwards questioning myself. My own definition of myself was holding me back, so I let go of my fears.” - Wendy Berger   “To have your success immediately rewarded with additional responsibility as a young person helps you build confidence in ways that in general takes a lot longer in our business lives versus in non-for-profit or civic work.” - Wendy Berger   “Big thinking precedes great accomplishments. And unless we let our minds wander and have unbounded thinking we aren't going to accomplish all that we want to accomplish.” - Wendy Berger   “When five people get together and drink alcohol, they start a fight. When five people get together and consume marijuana, they start a band.” - Wendy Berger

Another episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership, and another fabulous guest!   Howard Tullman is an incredibly accomplished serial entrepreneur. He is multi-faceted on several levels and has touched many different domains from software to art to gaming to education to business and much more. He is the founding Executive Director of the Kaplan Institute at Illinois Tech and is the current General Managing Partner for the Chicago High Tech Investors, LLC and G2T3V, LLC. He was also the long-time CEO of 1871; the #1 ranked private business incubator in the world that exists to support early-stage, growth-stage, and corporate innovators in building extraordinary businesses. Previously to this, he was the Chairman, President and CEO of Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy which he co-founded in 2007. Altogether, Howard has successfully founded more than a dozen high-tech businesses in his 50-year career and created more than $1 billion in investor value as well as thousands of new jobs.   As a futurist, a visionary, and an author of numerous books, Howard not only shares invaluable advice for like-minded entrepreneurs in today's episode, but he also speaks to how he has personally brought many of his visions to reality. He speaks about his key lessons in his career, what mastery means to him, how he discovered his unique skills as a leader, and powerful insights on innovation and creating new jobs within communities. This is a fantastic conversation and I cannot wait for you all to tune in!   Key Takeaways: [:50] About today's episode with Howard Tullman. [2:32] Welcoming Howard to the podcast! [2:52] How has Howard been able to bring so many visions to life across many different sectors? [5:58] How and where Howard grew up and how that has impacted his life both personally and professionally. [8:17] Howard's insights on mastery and what it means to him. [9:23] The importance of honoring different kinds of employees. [12:58] When Howard considered himself a leader and his advice to up-and-coming leaders. [17:20] How Howard discovered his unique skills through lessons in his career. [21:46] Howard's insights on how we can regenerate communities by creating business opportunities rather than focusing on technology. [24:41] About 1871, Howard's vision for it, the legacy he left behind with it. [29:08] What Howard is proudest of. [31:09] Why education and healthcare are not currently aligned to support the youth of tomorrow and Howard's ideas on what we could do to fix these issues and provide the youth with the important soft skills necessary to thrive in any industry. [33:53] Howard's insights on why we should take a break from focusing on technology and instead focus on content. [40:18] Howard shares his mindset around entrepreneurship. [43:57] The difference between innovation and invention. [44:24] About Howard's family and why he's proud of them. [45:27] Howard shares a lesson on priorities and finding balance in life. [47:12] Thanking Howard for joining the podcast! [47:42] Howard leaves us with some final words of wisdom on the theme of love. [51:58] Thanking Howard once again for joining Fifth Dimensional Leadership and sharing his invaluable insights!   Mentioned in this Episode: Howard Tullman's Website Howard Tullman's LinkedIn Howard Tullman's Twitter You Can't Win a Race With Your Mouth: And 299 Other Expert Tips from a Lifelong Entrepreneur, by Howard A. Tullman Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy 1871   About Fifth Dimensional Leadership & Ginny Clarke Fifth-Dimensional Leadership is a podcast about leadership — knowing yourself, speaking your truth, inspiring love, expanding your consciousness and activating your mastery. As an executive recruiter and career expert currently leading executive recruiting at a Fortune 20 tech company, Ginny Clarke is a passionate and authentic thought leader with a unique and deliberate perspective on work and life. She synthesizes aspects of her life as an African-American single mother who has successfully navigated corporate America for over 30 years. She has inspired, uplifted, and changed the lives of thousands and is intentional about bringing conscious awareness to people of all ages and stages.   Every other week, a new edition of Fifth-Dimensional Leadership will include fascinating guests, covering a variety of topics: power, personal branding, self-awareness, networking, fear, and career management.   Stay Connected! To find more episodes or learn more, visit: GinnyClarke.com Connect with her on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube

Once again we are joined by another phenomenal guest! Tony Gauda is a serial industry disruptor and entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience in management and strategy, business development and partnerships, full lifecycle product management, complex software and infrastructure, engineering at scale, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention across multiple industries. He has founded consumer and enterprise SaaS companies that have developed cutting-edge technology products used by millions of people worldwide, is a 3x patent holder, and has managed company-wide multi-million dollar P&Ls and forecasting needs based in both start-up and enterprise environments. Currently, he is the CTO of Modern Products; an agency that elegantly designs and builds next-generation hardware and software products for makers, startups, enterprises, and government agencies.   In our conversation together today, Tony shares all about his fascinating background as a successful serial entrepreneur, highlights from his career, key insights into why some startups fail (and how to avoid being one of them), and the leadership behaviors that are most important for scaling a start-up. Tony also offers advice to fellow entrepreneurs on learning from failure, finding your calm amongst the storm, taking courageous action, and staying ahead of the curve. You won't want to miss out!   Key Takeaways: [:50] About today's episode with the incredible Tony Gauda! [1:40] Welcoming Tony to the podcast! [2:04] Tony shares how he got into tech and became a successful serial entrepreneur. [10:15] Main highlights and huge lessons from Tony's career. [14:30] Key leadership behaviors for scaling start-ups. [16:48] Tony's insights into why some start-ups fail (and how to avoid being one of them!) [18:07] Tony shares some of his own failures and the lessons within them. [21:24] Tony's take on why there is not more diversity in the tech sector. [25:38] One of the five dimensions of leadership is ‘Activate Mastery.' What does mastery mean to Tony? [26:40] What Tony sees for himself regarding growth in his career. [28:30] About Tony's children and how he encourages them to follow their passions. [31:58] How Tony stays active and committed to his community. [32:55] With technology advancing so fast, what should the average consumer be embracing vs. be wary of? [34:50] The one skill that Tony encourages everyone to be good at. [36:26] The power of failure and how to begin to take your first courageous step towards failure. [38:45] Tony's philosophy for life. [40:24] How Tony finds his inner peace and calmness even in stressful moments. [42:06] Tony's parting words of wisdom for listeners. [44:52] Thanking Tony for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode: Tony Gauda's LinkedIn   About Fifth Dimensional Leadership & Ginny Clarke Fifth-Dimensional Leadership is a podcast about leadership — knowing yourself, speaking your truth, inspiring love, expanding your consciousness and activating your mastery. As an executive recruiter and career expert currently leading executive recruiting at a Fortune 20 tech company, Ginny Clarke is a passionate and authentic thought leader with a unique and deliberate perspective on work and life. She synthesizes aspects of her life as an African-American single mother who has successfully navigated corporate America for over 30 years. She has inspired, uplifted, and changed the lives of thousands and is intentional about bringing conscious awareness to people of all ages and stages.   Every other week, a new edition of Fifth-Dimensional Leadership will include fascinating guests, covering a variety of topics: power, personal branding, self-awareness, networking, fear, and career management.   Stay Connected! To find more episodes or learn more, visit: GinnyClarke.com Connect with her on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube

Today we are joined by an amazing CEO of a company many of you will recognize! Patrick Spence has been with Sonos for the last 9 years, with the last 4 serving as the CEO. If you don't already have a Sonos device in your home, you should! Sonos is leading the charge with their outstanding wireless speakers and home sound systems that innovate your listening experience.   Sonos was originally founded by a small group of entrepreneurs that were determined to create a revolutionary home sound system — which they did! Sonos is now a billion-dollar brand with Patrick Spence at the helm since 2017.    Prior to Sonos, Patrick worked with Blackberry for 14 years in a variety of roles, eventually landing as the SVP and Managing Director of Global Sales and Regional Marketing.   In this episode, Patrick shares about his career journey that has led him to where he is today, how he first recognized his leader potential, his advice for aspiring leaders, how he fosters a culture of safety within his organization, how he manages to live a healthy work-life balance, and the key characteristics that he believes every leader should have.   Patrick is an elegant and sophisticated leader that I am thrilled to know and I cannot wait for you to hear today's enlightening conversation with him!   Key Takeaways: [:50] About today's episode with Patrick Spence! [1:04] Welcoming Patrick Spence to the podcast! [2:48] Patrick shares about his journey of discovering his leadership potential as well as his career history that has led him to where he is today. [4:02] How being Canadian has influenced Patrick's perspective. [6:06] When and how did Patrick recognize his CEO potential? What separated him from his colleagues? [8:00] Patrick shares why living abroad for part of your career can be hugely impactful for growth. [10:10] Patrick's advice for aspiring leaders. [11:23] How Patrick fosters an organizational culture that allows people to speak their truth. [14:53] Patrick highlights the language and phrases he uses to encourage employees to speak their truth. [17:51] What is an ‘evolved culture?' How does Sonos exemplify this? [19:37] Why Sonos was in the news recently. [24:40] Patrick shares his gratitude for Sonos and their customers. [26:12] How has Patrick found a healthy work-life balance with his ear so close to the ground as a leader? [29:55] What Patrick sees as the single most important characteristic to have as a leader. [32:22] The importance of having integrity as a leader. [33:45] What success looks like for Patrick both personally and with Sonos. [35:14] Patrick's thoughts on ‘The Great Resignation.' [37:52] Patrick shares his final words of wisdom and inspiration. [38:55] Thanking Patrick for joining us in this episode!   Mentioned in this Episode: Patrick Spence's LinkedIn Sonos   About Fifth Dimensional Leadership & Ginny Clarke Fifth-Dimensional Leadership is a podcast about leadership — knowing yourself, speaking your truth, inspiring love, expanding your consciousness and activating your mastery. As an executive recruiter and career expert currently leading executive recruiting at a Fortune 20 tech company, Ginny Clarke is a passionate and authentic thought leader with a unique and deliberate perspective on work and life. She synthesizes aspects of her life as an African-American single mother who has successfully navigated corporate America for over 30 years. She has inspired, uplifted, and changed the lives of thousands and is intentional about bringing conscious awareness to people of all ages and stages.   Every other week, a new edition of Fifth-Dimensional Leadership will include fascinating guests, covering a variety of topics: power, personal branding, self-awareness, networking, fear, and career management.   Stay Connected! To find more episodes or learn more, visit: GinnyClarke.com Connect with her on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube

Today we are joined by yet another incredibly fascinating leader — Bill Nottingham! Bill is the Managing Partner and Vice President of Growth for Nottingham Spirk. He is also a member of numerous boards, professional associations, and is a speaker and a thought leader on all things innovation.   His family's business, Nottingham Spirk, is an organization that was founded in 1972 and is one of the world's longest-standing private innovation companies. As a firm, their mission is to improve lives throughout the world through innovative product solutions and even saving lives through breakthrough biomedical devices. This organization is truly a little-known gem that has contributed to the world in some really big ways.   In this episode, Bill shares about all of the cool stuff his organization has developed, the nature of his work, what leadership means to him, how they nurture and promote DEI at NS, how the pandemic has shifted the way that Bill and NS operate, and key lessons he has learned throughout his career.   Key Takeaways: [:51] About today's episode with Bill Nottingham. [1:52] Welcoming Bill to the Fifth Dimensional Leadership podcast! [2:05] How Bill and I originally met through a mutual friend. [2:21] How and why Bill became a part of his family business, Nottingham Spirk. [5:30] What Nottingham Spirk does. [8:24] Bill's experience with being a part of the second generation in his family's business and the experiences that led him to be a part of it. [12:07] How did Bill's leadership evolve? What was the process like when he first began at Nottingham Spirk? [16:21] Why large companies seek Nottingham Spirk to innovate and disrupt. [17:40] How has the process of innovation changed at Nottingham Spirk since COVID-19? And what has the pandemic taught us from both a leadership lens and a societal lens? [21:20] How being on several boards and a part of various professional associations impacts Bill's leadership at Nottingham Spirk. [23:54] How Bill cultivates relationships as the VP of Growth at Nottingham Spirk. [24:17] What DEI means to Bill personally as an owner of a business that helps to create innovative products and solutions. [28:55] Bill highlights one of the greatest silver linings that came out of the pandemic. [32:02] How have supply chain issues from the pandemic impacted Bill and his work? [33:55] How Bill's mindset and philosophies maintain his creative focus and inform how he leads. [36:57] Bill shares some parting words of inspiration  [39:46] Thanking Bill for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode: Bill Nottingham's LinkedIn Nottingham Spirk Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Unlock the Hidden Power of Connections for Wealth, Success, and Happiness in the Digital Age, by Porter Gale   About Fifth Dimensional Leadership & Ginny Clarke Fifth-Dimensional Leadership is a podcast about leadership — knowing yourself, speaking your truth, inspiring love, expanding your consciousness and activating your mastery. As an executive recruiter and career expert currently leading executive recruiting at a Fortune 20 tech company, Ginny Clarke is a passionate and authentic thought leader with a unique and deliberate perspective on work and life. She synthesizes aspects of her life as an African-American single mother who has successfully navigated corporate America for over 30 years. She has inspired, uplifted, and changed the lives of thousands and is intentional about bringing conscious awareness to people of all ages and stages.   Every other week, a new edition of Fifth-Dimensional Leadership will include fascinating guests, covering a variety of topics: power, personal branding, self-awareness, networking, fear, and career management.   Stay Connected! To find more episodes or learn more, visit: GinnyClarke.com Connect with her on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube

This week, I am once again reunited with my co-host and collaborator, Jackson Best to dive back into part II of our conversation on the 5 leadership essentials that all leaders should have going into the future of work.   In the previous episode, we explored three out of five must-have qualities that leaders should have as they are leading their organizations, teams, and employees through and beyond the pandemic. In this episode, we're exploring the final two must-haves (and perhaps the most important): acting with integrity and maintaining a talent mindset. And, as a bonus, make sure to stay tuned until the end as we throw in one extra must-have quality that you need to have on your radar to future-proof yourself as a leader!   There were so many invaluable nuggets of wisdom in this episode so be sure to tune in!   Key Takeaways: [:50] Reuniting with Jackson Best for part II of our conversation! [1:44] Jackson provides a recap of the previous episode. [4:55] Our 4th leadership must-have: acting with integrity. [6:58] Are our leaders today acting with integrity? What does integrity really mean? [9:01] Themes of integrity. [9:45] The forms that fear can take in the workplace, and what leaders can do to overcome these fears and maintain integrity. [14:13] How fear can permeate an organization's culture and create a toxic environment. [19:10] How to regain trust as a leader. [22:08] Our 5th leadership must-have: maintaining a talent mindset. [22:41] Why it is so critical to maintain an open talent mindset. [26:45] Discussing the concept of the ghost economy. [28:37] All talent matters (and what you can do to show that in your organization.) [29:11] The value of optimizing talent. [34:18] Our bonus leadership must-have (that will be critical for all leaders going forward!) [37:45] How to get in touch with me for personal consulting. [38:57] Closing out the show.   Mentioned in this Episode: Fifth Dimensional Leadership Ep. 32: “The Future of Work: 5 Leadership Essentials - Part I” (Previous Episode) Jack Welch Ghost Work: How to Stop Silicon Valley from Building a New Global Underclass, by Mary L. Gray and Siddharth Suri Ginny@GinnyClarke.com  Ginny Clarke on Leading Authorities   About Fifth Dimensional Leadership & Ginny Clarke Fifth-Dimensional Leadership is a podcast about leadership — knowing yourself, speaking your truth, inspiring love, expanding your consciousness and activating your mastery. As an executive recruiter and career expert currently leading executive recruiting at a Fortune 20 tech company, Ginny Clarke is a passionate and authentic thought leader with a unique and deliberate perspective on work and life. She synthesizes aspects of her life as an African-American single mother who has successfully navigated corporate America for over 30 years. She has inspired, uplifted, and changed the lives of thousands and is intentional about bringing conscious awareness to people of all ages and stages.   Every other week, a new edition of Fifth-Dimensional Leadership will include fascinating guests, covering a variety of topics: power, personal branding, self-awareness, networking, fear, and career management.   Stay Connected! To find more episodes or learn more, visit: GinnyClarke.com Connect with her on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube

Today I am joined by my co-host and collaborator, Jackson Best, to take a deep dive into the future of work!   In our conversation together, we are exploring three (out of five) of our must-have qualities that leaders should have as they are leading their organizations, teams, and employees through and beyond the pandemic. More than ever before, we have an opportunity to rethink and rework the old ways of how we operate within organizations. If there has been a silver lining to this pandemic, it is the opportunity to change how we have always done things in the workplace going forward and make real, impactful change.   In this episode, Jackson and I discuss the important mindset shifts and behaviors that leaders need to begin adopting if they want things to change; what leaders can do to move their organizations through and beyond the pandemic; how to lead in a clear-minded, empathetic, and compassionate way; why mental health and consciousness are critical components to communicating with care as a leader; and the essential ingredients for leaders to lead effectively.   And be sure to tune in next week, for part two of this episode as we explore the final two must-haves for leaders!   Key Takeaways: [:50] About today's episode with Jackson Best. [2:18] Welcoming Jackson back to the podcast! [3:13] More about today's conversation. [4:24] Jackson and I catch up with one another! [9:26] The 1st must-have for leaders as we come out of the pandemic: leading with mental health and consciousness first. [13:35] How we are seeing leaders modeling behaviors of empathy and compassion. [14:25] What you can do as a leader to expand your awareness and consciousness. [18:38] Surviving vs. Thriving and the impact it has on you and your organization. [20:13] Reading an important quote from Steve Jobs: ‘I began to realize that an intuitive understanding and consciousness was more significant than abstract thinking and intellectual, logical analysis. Intuition is a very powerful thing. More powerful than intellect in my opinion.' [21:39] Our 2nd must-have for leaders: being decisive. [25:49] The importance of having integrity and accountability as a leader. [26:56] The impact that indecision has on our employees, especially those that are underrepresented. [30:44] Why this is currently a rare opportunity for businesses and leaders to bring in innovative voices. [32:52] Now is the time to address the cracks in your organization as a leader. [36:30] Our 3rd must-have for leaders: communicating with care. [38:26] The art of storytelling and why it is so critical for leaders to master. [39:00] Why effective communication is a signal of respect for your audience. [40:00] Why it is important that the next generation of leaders must be able to assimilate multiple information streams and quickly pivot and adapt their message to the audience. [43:05] Why it is so critical as a leader to be in tune and conscious of what's going on around you and within you to show up in an authentic, meaningful way. [46:03] The value of apprenticeship. [47:03] Summarizing our three key must-haves. [48:14] Be sure to tune in to the next episode to find out our final two must-haves!   Mentioned in this Episode: A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future, by Daniel H. Pink   About Fifth Dimensional Leadership & Ginny Clarke Fifth-Dimensional Leadership is a podcast about leadership — knowing yourself, speaking your truth, inspiring love, expanding your consciousness and activating your mastery. As an executive recruiter and career expert currently leading executive recruiting at a Fortune 20 tech company, Ginny Clarke is a passionate and authentic thought leader with a unique and deliberate perspective on work and life. She synthesizes aspects of her life as an African-American single mother who has successfully navigated corporate America for over 30 years. She has inspired, uplifted, and changed the lives of thousands and is intentional about bringing conscious awareness to people of all ages and stages.   Every other week, a new edition of Fifth-Dimensional Leadership will include fascinating guests, covering a variety of topics: power, personal branding, self-awareness, networking, fear, and career management.   Stay Connected! To find more episodes or learn more, visit: GinnyClarke.com Connect with her on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube