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Shaquila Myers is a seasoned public servant with over two decades of experience in Michigan state politics. Currently serving as Chief of Staff to Speaker Joe Tate, she has held key roles including senior advisor to Governor Whitmer and chief of staff to Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist II. Myers played a crucial role in securing an economic development funding package, resulting in a significant investment from General Motors. Her extensive legislative experience includes crafting initiatives to improve broadband access and reform the criminal justice system. Known for her expertise and respect across party lines, she has worked on all aspects of the legislative process. Before her political career, Myers engaged in community work focused on issues such as HIV transmission reduction. She holds degrees in Health Science and Public Administration from Oakland University and enjoys gardening and travel in her personal life. Overall, Myers' career reflects a dedicated commitment to improving Michigan residents' lives through effective policy-making and community engagement.Shaquila's LinksLinkedInBook Recommendations:The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency by Chris WhippleBoth/And: A Memoir by Huma Abedin,

Iisha Scott at NBC ChicagoIisha Scott on instagramIisha Scott on LinkedInAisha's Favorite BooksThe Alchemist: A fable about following your dreams by Paulo CoelhoThe Year of Yes: How to dance it out, stand in the sun, and be your own person by Shonda RimesIisha Scott is an award-winning, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist at NBC Chicago. Her career has taken her from the southeast to the Mid-Atlantic and now the Midwest, covering everything from hurricanes and tornadoes to blizzards.Iisha is a proud Norfolk State University graduate where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geosciences and Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.Iisha is a member of several organizations including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, National Association of Black Journalists, National Weather Association, and the American Meteorological Society. 

Articles references in this episode:13 Tips To Smoothly Transition Into A Leadership PositionAre You Prepared to Lead a Diverse Team?New JBC Research Urges Employers to Create New Non-Linear Career Pathways to Build Tomorrow's WorkforceBooks referenced in this episode:Lead to Win by Carla HarrisMeasure What Matters by John DoerrThe Unexpected Leader by Jacqueline BakerEveryone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently by John MaxwellExecutive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success by Sylvia Ann Hewlett

About Elizabeth Kemp CaulderElizabeth Kemp Caulder is a seasoned brand marketing professional with over two decades of experience in the industry. She has held various executive leadership positions at prominent agencies and has worked with some of the largest and most recognizable brands in the world. As the founder and chief brand strategist of THE PHOENIX Lifestyle Marketing Group, Elizabeth leads her team in providing expert brand strategy and marketing services to Fortune 500 clients.Elizabeth's ReadsThe Dog Stars by Peter HellerThe Game of Thrones Complete Set by George R.R. Martin

The Unexpected Leader by Jacquline BakerEmotion by Design by Greg HoffmanExpect to Win by Carla HarrisLead to Win by Carla Harris

Erika's ReadsBlack Magic: What Black Leaders Learned from Trauma  by Chad SandersWoman Evolve: Break Up with Your Fears and Revolutionize Your LifeAtlas of the Heart: mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human ExperienceKevin's ReadsDare to Lead by Brene BrownSay More About That: ...and other ways to speak up, push back, and advocate for yourself and others by Amber CabralMy Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future by Indra Nooyi

Connect with Charles Davis on LinkedinCharles' WebsiteCharles' favorite bookW.E.B.  DuBois: A Biography  1868-1963 by David Levering Lewis

The Thomas AgencyAJT LawAisha's favorite booksA Piece of Cake: A Memoir by Cupcake BrownWhy Should White Guys Have All The Fun by Reginald LewisBlack Titan: A.G. Gaston and the Making of a Black Millionaire

Dr. Syleecia's websiteHer latest book. The Resilience Factor. How to face adversity, trauma, and tragedy like a superheroDr. Syleecia's favorite booksBecoming by Michelle ObamaThe Promised Land by Barack Obama

Karinda on LinkedinKarinda's favorite fiction book: The Color PurpleKarinda's favorite non-fiction book: Rise

Tequilla on LinkedInTequilla's favorite book. "The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table" by Minda Harts

The Corporate Tea WebsiteToni's Reading ListToni's favorite book: How Exceptional Black Women Lead: Unlocking the Secrets to Creating Phenomenal Success in Career and in Life

The Erika Monae GroupThe Erika Monae Group, LLC on InstagramErika Monae Lewis on LinkedInFavorite Book: Braving the Widerness by Brené Brown

Jacqueline’s Podcast- Just Start: From Ideas to ActionJacqueline M. Baker Redefining LeadershipScarlet CommunicationsJacqueline’s Favorite BooksThe One Thing by Gary Keller CEO of My Soul: The Self-love Journey of a Small Business Owner by Nic Cober, Esq.Leader by Mistake by Jaqueline M. Baker

The FUBU CollectionFUBU RadioThink and Grow RichThe Autobiography of Malcolm X

Zo!'s websiteZo!'s dope t-shirtsZo!'s favorite booksThe Undisputed TruthDivided Soul: The Life of Marvin GayeMiles

I Choose The Ladder websiteI Choose The Ladder PodcastWatchen's Favorite Book: The Success Principles

Marion's Mental Health Resources:Psychology TodayTherapy For Black Girls Website 

Adrian's book of poetry: A Soldier’s Poetic Response, A Slice of His Life…Adrian's favorite book: The Prophet by Khalil Gilbran

Lupus Foundation of AmericaKeisha's Lupus Awareness InstagramKeisha's websiteKeisha's online shop for textiles and fabricsHer current read: The Seed In YouKeisha's favorite podcastsNPR Code SwitchThe Reset PodcastSide Hustle Pro Podcast 

Apollo Brown's Mello Music Group pageApollo Brown's TwitterApollo Brown's FacebookApollo Brown's Instagram

What is a leader to do during shelter-in-place orders? What do you do when you're used to being busy and find yourself with tons of free time on your hands? We're used to having all the answers, but right now we don't. I share my tips on how to recenter yourself during these uncertain times.

Marketing and advertising veteran, native-Detroiter Daidria Grayson chats with the League of Leaders podcast to discuss being a black face in traditionally white spaces, representation matters, self-determination and doing it for the culture.

An introduction of the League of Leaders podcast and what listeners can expect.

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