Podcast appearances and mentions of Randal Pinkett

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Randal Pinkett. He has established himself as an entrepreneur, innovator, speaker, author, media personality and DEI expert who is leading the way in business, technology and equity for all. He is the co-founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, a global, multimillion-dollar research, training, consulting, technology, and data analytics firm whose mission is to leverage diversity, insights and innovation to transform lives, accelerate equity and create lasting change. The company has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, Ernst & Young as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Manage HR Magazine as a Top 10 Firm for Diversity & Inclusion, the Black Enterprise BE100s list of the nation’s largest Black-owned businesses, and the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.Dr. Pinkett is an expert in several areas relating to emerging technologies, “big data” analytics, social innovation, culture, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and is a regular contributor on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox Business News. An international public speaker, he is the author or co-author of several books including Black Faces in High Places, Black Faces in White Places, Data-Driven DEI, Campus CEO, and No-Money Down CEO. He holds five degrees including: a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University; a M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Oxford in England; and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering, MBA, and Ph.D. from MIT. Most notably, he was the first and only African American to receive the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship at Rutgers University; he was inducted to the Academic All-America Hall of Fame, as a former high jumper, long jumper, sprinter and captain of the Rutgers men’s track and field team; and he was the winner of NBC’s hit reality television show, “The Apprentice.”Born in Philadelphia and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Pinkett is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and First Baptist Church in Somerset, NJ, where he resides with his family, including a daughter and two sons. Dr. Pinkett firmly believes that “for those to whom much is given, much is expected,” so throughout his endeavors, he places great emphasis on his responsibility to give back to the community. Company Description * BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity.We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion.We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Randal Pinkett. He has established himself as an entrepreneur, innovator, speaker, author, media personality and DEI expert who is leading the way in business, technology and equity for all. He is the co-founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, a global, multimillion-dollar research, training, consulting, technology, and data analytics firm whose mission is to leverage diversity, insights and innovation to transform lives, accelerate equity and create lasting change. The company has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, Ernst & Young as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Manage HR Magazine as a Top 10 Firm for Diversity & Inclusion, the Black Enterprise BE100s list of the nation’s largest Black-owned businesses, and the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.Dr. Pinkett is an expert in several areas relating to emerging technologies, “big data” analytics, social innovation, culture, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and is a regular contributor on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox Business News. An international public speaker, he is the author or co-author of several books including Black Faces in High Places, Black Faces in White Places, Data-Driven DEI, Campus CEO, and No-Money Down CEO. He holds five degrees including: a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University; a M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Oxford in England; and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering, MBA, and Ph.D. from MIT. Most notably, he was the first and only African American to receive the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship at Rutgers University; he was inducted to the Academic All-America Hall of Fame, as a former high jumper, long jumper, sprinter and captain of the Rutgers men’s track and field team; and he was the winner of NBC’s hit reality television show, “The Apprentice.”Born in Philadelphia and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Pinkett is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and First Baptist Church in Somerset, NJ, where he resides with his family, including a daughter and two sons. Dr. Pinkett firmly believes that “for those to whom much is given, much is expected,” so throughout his endeavors, he places great emphasis on his responsibility to give back to the community. Company Description * BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity.We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion.We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Randal Pinkett. He has established himself as an entrepreneur, innovator, speaker, author, media personality and DEI expert who is leading the way in business, technology and equity for all. He is the co-founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, a global, multimillion-dollar research, training, consulting, technology, and data analytics firm whose mission is to leverage diversity, insights and innovation to transform lives, accelerate equity and create lasting change. The company has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, Ernst & Young as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Manage HR Magazine as a Top 10 Firm for Diversity & Inclusion, the Black Enterprise BE100s list of the nation’s largest Black-owned businesses, and the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.Dr. Pinkett is an expert in several areas relating to emerging technologies, “big data” analytics, social innovation, culture, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and is a regular contributor on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox Business News. An international public speaker, he is the author or co-author of several books including Black Faces in High Places, Black Faces in White Places, Data-Driven DEI, Campus CEO, and No-Money Down CEO. He holds five degrees including: a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University; a M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Oxford in England; and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering, MBA, and Ph.D. from MIT. Most notably, he was the first and only African American to receive the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship at Rutgers University; he was inducted to the Academic All-America Hall of Fame, as a former high jumper, long jumper, sprinter and captain of the Rutgers men’s track and field team; and he was the winner of NBC’s hit reality television show, “The Apprentice.”Born in Philadelphia and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Pinkett is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and First Baptist Church in Somerset, NJ, where he resides with his family, including a daughter and two sons. Dr. Pinkett firmly believes that “for those to whom much is given, much is expected,” so throughout his endeavors, he places great emphasis on his responsibility to give back to the community. Company Description * BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity.We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion.We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faculty Diversity: A Business Case for Higher Education Success When the PhD Project launched in 1994, you could count the number of diverse students at major business school recruiting events on one hand. Today, after 30 years of systemic change, the initiative has graduated over 1,700 faculty members of color with an extraordinary 90% completion rate – nearly double the national average for doctoral programs. Even more remarkable, 97% of these graduates stay in academia. But here's what makes this story particularly compelling for university leaders: Research has shown that the presence of a diverse faculty is the second highest correlating factor (after state demographics) in attracting diverse students to universities. It's not just about representation – it's about institutional success and survival in an increasingly global economy. This episode of Changing Higher Ed® features Dr. Jeffrey Robinson, Graduate of the PhD Project, Interim Chancellor at Rutgers University, Newark, and Blane Ruschak, President of the PhD Project and Consultant with KPMG. The PhD Project is a 30-year-old initiative focused on increasing diversity in business school faculty. The podcast highlights the project's impact on diversifying the talent pipeline by providing mentorship and support to underrepresented students pursuing PhDs in business. Robinson and Ruschak share their personal experiences and explain the project's systemic approach to change, emphasizing the economic benefits of a diverse workforce alongside recruiting, retaining, and supporting diverse faculty. Key Discussion Points: The Origins and Mission of the PhD Project: Founded nearly 30 years ago to address the lack of diversity in business schools and the workforce. Aims to increase the number of underrepresented minority faculty in business schools, which in turn attracts more diverse students to the field. Driven by the recognition of a changing global business environment and the demand for a diverse workforce. How the PhD Project Works: Sponsors an annual conference for underrepresented minority students to learn about business PhD programs. Provides financial support, networking opportunities, and mentorship to students throughout their doctoral journey. Boasts a 90% completion rate for its participants, with 97% staying in academia. Continues to support graduates through developmental programs focused on teaching, research, and leadership. The Benefits of Faculty Diversity in Academia: Diverse faculty serve as role models for students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds. They bring different lived experiences, perspectives, and connections to the classroom, enriching the learning environment for all students. Contributes to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. The Economic Imperative for Diversity: Diverse workforces are better equipped to relate to a wider range of clients and customers. Companies benefit from the diverse perspectives and talents of their employees. The Role of Mentorship and Community: The PhD Project creates a strong support network for participants, helping them navigate the challenges of doctoral studies. Alumni continue to mentor and collaborate with each other, further strengthening the community. Challenges and Solutions in Diversity Recruitment: Retaining diverse faculty is crucial and requires universities to provide adequate support and protect them from excessive service demands. Universities must hold leaders accountable for diversity recruitment goals. Three Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards Invest in recruiting and retaining diverse faculty, recognizing the long-term benefits of attracting and educating a diverse student body. Provide necessary support and mentorship to diverse faculty, ensuring their success and protecting them from being overburdened with diversity-related tasks. Hold university leaders accountable for achieving diversity goals and creating an inclusive campus environment. Final Thoughts The PhD Project is a powerful example of how a focused effort can make a significant impact on diversifying higher education and the workforce. Its success lies in its comprehensive approach, which combines financial support, mentorship, and community building. Read the transcript on our website at https://changinghighered.com/faculty-diversity-drives-enrollment-the-phd-project/ #HigherEducation #HigherEdPodcast #HigherEdDiversity     About Our Guests Dr. Jeffrey Robinson is an award-winning author and the Prudential Chair in Business at Rutgers Business School, currently serving as Interim Chancellor of Rutgers University – Newark following two years as Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost. His research focuses on the intersection of business and society, addressing community and economic development in urban areas in the United States and abroad. Through academic leadership and community-engaged scholarship, he has a direct impact on corporate workplaces, entrepreneurs, and economic development policy in New Jersey and beyond. He has conducted groundbreaking studies on African American women entrepreneurs, social innovation, and minority representation in technology entrepreneurship. His recent book “Black Faces in High Places,” co-authored with Dr. Randal Pinkett, won a Gold Medal Axiom Book Award. An accomplished scholar with five degrees spanning engineering, urban studies, and business, Dr. Robinson has delivered keynote speeches and presentations across six continents during his distinguished 25-year academic career. Connect with Jeffrey Robinson on LinkedIn →     Blane Ruschak serves as the President of The PhD Project, where he oversees the strategy and operations of The PhD Project, which is a program designed to create more diverse business leaders by supporting diverse professionals to get their PhD in business and become role models in the classroom, academic administration and academic leadership positions. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina, and works out of Montvale, New Jersey. Connect with Blane Ruschak on LinkedIn →   About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is Principal Consultant and CEO of The Change Leader, Inc.—a highly sought-after higher education consultant with 20+ years of experience. Dr. McNaughton works with leadership, management, and boards of both U.S. and international institutions. His expertise spans key areas, including accreditation, governance, strategic planning, presidential onboarding, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Dr. McNaughton's approach combines a holistic methodology with a deep understanding of the contemporary and evolving challenges facing higher education institutions worldwide to ensure his clients succeed in their mission. Connect with Drumm McNaughton on LinkedIn →

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Dr. Randal Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author and scholar, and as a leading voice for his generation in business and technology.  He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of his fifth venture, BCT Partners, a multimillion-dollar research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics firm headquartered in Newark, NJ.Dr. Pinkett has received numerous awards for business and technology excellence including the Information Technology Senior Management Forum's Beacon Award, the National Society of Black Engineers' Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and the National Urban League's Business Excellence Award.  He has been featured on nationally televised programs such as The Today Show, Fox Business News, MSNBC, and CNN.Dr. Pinkett is the author of Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur's Guide to Launching a Multimillion-Dollar Business and No-Money Down CEO: How to Start Your Dream Business with Little or No Cash and co-author of Black Faces in White Places, which was named one of “The Best Books of 2010.”  He holds five degrees including: a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers, an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Oxford, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering, an MBA, and a Ph.D. from MIT.  Most notably, he was the first and only African-American to receive the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship at Rutgers University; he was inducted to the Academic All-America Hall of Fame, he was a former high jumper, long jumper, sprinter, and captain of the men's track and field team; and he was the winner of NBC's hit reality television show, “The Apprentice."Born in Philadelphia and raised in New Jersey, he is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and the First Baptist Church in Somerset, NJ, where he resides with his family.  Dr. Pinkett firmly believes that “for those to whom much is given, much is expected,” so throughout his endeavors, he places great emphasis on his desire to give back to the community.A Quote From this Episode"I will have authentic, culturally diverse, and global relationships. I will bridge differences and be a bridge between communities of the like-minded. I will behave inclusively toward others and be an inclusive servant leader. And I will dismantle personal, interpersonal, institutional, and systemic barriers to help create environments that produce equitable outcomes for all."Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeRandal's Books and BCT PartnersAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for ILA's 25th Global Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, October 12-15, 2023.About The Boler College of Business at John Carroll UniversityBoler offers four MBA programs – 1 Year Flexible, Hybrid, Online, and Professional. Each MBA track offers flexible timelines and various class structure options (online, in-person, hybrid, asynchronous). Boler's tech core and international study tour opportunities set these MBA programs apart. Rankings highlighted in the intro are taken from CEO Magazine.About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

We can't really have a conversation about DEI without acknowledging that so many DEI efforts, so many DEI programs, so many DEI initiatives - they fail. But why? Why do so many DEI programs fail despite our leaders' best intentions? Our guest today has some great insight. He says, “any effort to mitigate bias and grow inclusivity within an organization has to begin with its people. At the end of the day, organizations don't change. People change.” Dr. Randal Pickett is an entrepreneur, innovator, and DEI expert. He's the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BCT Partners, a global research, training, and data analytics firm whose mission is to provide insights about diverse people that will lead to equity. Dr. Pinkett was also the first - and only - African American to win the top honor on the hit reality TV show “The Apprentice.” If you'd like to follow William & Mary's School of Business or learn more about the Diversity and Inclusion podcast and our programs, please visit us at www.mason.wm.edu.

“What ultimately makes the difference is you and the intentional steps you take to move beyond your comfort zone into your growth zone; be a bridge between people that would otherwise remain separated; and get comfortable with being uncomfortable. The true solution to a better tomorrow is what lies within you today.”   –  Dr. Randal Pinkett, Data-Driven DEI In today's podcast Dr. Randal Pinkett discusses his new book, Data-Driven DEI, and some of the practical steps businesses and leaders can take to improve their organization's culture, climate, policies, and practices. Topics include: The importance of data in DEI efforts. The business case for DEI and advice for people interested in initiating efforts with senior leadership at their own companies. How to address employee resistance and fatigue in DEI initiatives.

From grassroots movements to political advocacy, explore the powerful journey of Dalit activists working towards dismantling caste oppression. In this episode, you will be able to: ●     Shatter the silence surrounding caste discrimination in US-based South Asian communities. ●     Delve into the world of Dalit rights activism to understand the struggle against centuries-old caste subjugation. ●     Grasp why legislation against caste discrimination in California could be a game changer. ●     Realize the paramount importance of caste equity competency in breaking down workplace barriers. ●     Get attuned to how somatics can mend the psychological wounds inflicted by caste discrimination over generations. My special guest is Thenmozhi Soundararajan Joining the conversation is Thenmozhi Soundararajan, a Dalit rights activist born in the heart of East Los Angeles, bringing a fresh perspective to igniting change for Indian Americans and marginalized communities. Raised in the harsh reality of structural casteism, she uses her lived experiences as the foundation of her fight against this persistent issue. Additionally, she is admired for her talents as a transmedia storyteller, songwriter, writer, hip-hop musician, technologist, and author of The Trauma of Caste: A Dalit Feminist Meditation on Survivorship, Healing, and Abolition. Her story and experiences form an intricate tapestry of struggle, resilience, and commitment, making her an invaluable guest on the topic of Dalit rights and caste discrimination. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:02 - Introduction 00:01:19 - Guest Introduction 00:03:40 - What is Caste? 00:07:19 - Caste Discrimination in the US00:09:19 - Personal Experience and Hiding Identity 00:16:46 - Addressing Misconceptions about Trafficking 00:17:20 - Structural Caste and Sexual Exploitation 00:18:19 - The Need for Civil Rights Organizations 00:19:35 - Discrimination and the Fight for Caste Equity 00:24:35 - Caste as a Protected Category 00:32:28 - The Impact of Caste Oppression 00:34:09 - Changing Hearts and Minds 00:35:11 - Discrimination within South Asian Communities 00:37:54 - Groundbreaking Conversations and Unity 00:39:10 - Responding to Denial of Caste The resources mentioned in this episode are: ●     Go to the website www.RaceConvo.com to listen to more episodes of the show and engage in conversations about race. ●     Please share the show with at least one or two other people who may be interested in having conversations about race. ●     If you enjoy the show, please leave a review to help support it. Don't forget to give it five stars if you think it's a five-star show. ●     If you'd like to help support the show, you can make a tax-deductible donation by clicking on the donate button on the website. ●     To understand more about caste and Dalit rights, visit Equality Labs, an organization fighting for caste equity and civil rights. Learn about their work and support their cause. ●     Support the coalition led by Equality Labs and Senator Ayesha Wahab to make California the first state to ban caste discrimination. Stay updated on their progress and join their efforts.   Guest Bio Thenmozhi Soundararajan is a Dalit rights activist based in the United States. She is a transmedia storyteller, songwriter, hip-hop musician and technologist. She founded Equality Labs, which “is an Ambedkarite South Asian power-building organization that uses community research, political base-building, culture-shifting art, and digital security to end the oppression of caste apartheid, Islamophobia, white supremacy, and religious intolerance.” Her work and writings against caste oppression in the United States have been featured in The New York Times and The Washington Post.   Host Bio Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist helps leaders create inclusive cultures. She is a consultant, speaker and facilitator and the host of the podcast, “Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People.” Contact Simma@SimmaLieberman.com Go to www.simmalieberman.com and www.raceconvo.com for more information Simma is a member of and inspired by the global organization IAC (Inclusion Allies Coalition)    Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Tiktok Website   Previous Episodes Breaking Barriers: John Blake on Racial Reconciliation Why We Must Bridge Divides: A Conversation on Inclusive Leadership with Sally Helgesen & Mercedes Martin Rising Above Racism: Dr. Randal Pinkett's Journey to DEI Expertise Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating  

In this conversation on race, Simma talks with John Blake, a well-known author, and journalist with CNN. He reports on race, religion, and politics. His most recent book is, More Than I Imagined: What a Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew John Blake's story begins with a familiar narrative of a biracial child struggling to find their place in a racially divided America. But just when you think you know where the story is headed, a surprising twist throws everything into question. What happens when John meets his estranged white family members as an adult? Will he reject them as he did with his white heritage? Or will he embrace them, leading to a transformative journey of empathy and forgiveness? Join us as we explore John's journey of racial reconciliation and the power of relationships in bridging seemingly impossible divides.   Why Race Is Important Race is a central theme not only in the personal lives of many individuals but also in the larger context of American society. Understanding the importance of race requires recognizing that it shapes people's experiences, opportunities, and challenges in significant ways. By talking about race and valuing the various perspectives and experiences that come from different racial backgrounds, people can grow in empathy, cultivate meaningful relationships, and foster a more equitable and just society. In the conversation between Simma Lieberman and John Blake, John shares that his own experiences growing up as a biracial child with a white mother and black father has had a profound impact on his life, shaping both his personal struggles and his professional pursuits as a journalist reporting on race relations in America. He emphasizes that race is a key element in understanding and addressing social issues and that acknowledging and embracing diversity can ultimately bring people together and create a better society. In this episode, you will be able to: Realize the potential of building bridges across racial divides for a more inclusive society. Grasp the impact of compassion and pardoning in breaking the shackles of prejudiced thinking. Appreciate how knowledge can be a catalyst for change in combating racism. Understand the intricacies of racial outlooks and the space for growth and transformation. Appreciate the value of purposeful diversity and interaction in minimizing bias.   The resources and solutions mentioned in this episode are: Purchase John Blake's book More Than I Imagined: What a Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew Read John Blake's articles on CNN about race, religion, and politics Participate in Simma Lieberman's facilitated dialogues to bring people together across race Practice empathy and forgiveness towards individuals who may hold racist attitudes or beliefs Read books by authors like Ibram X. Kendi and Jon Blake to educate yourself on race and racism Take action towards creating a successful multiracial, multireligious democracy by working towards racial justice and equality in your community.   The key moments in this episode are 00:00:02 - Introduction 00:01:53 - Why Race Is Important 00:03:54 - Discovering His Mother's Race 00:05:49 - Meeting His Mentally Ill Mother 00:11:02 - Lessons About Empathy and Forgiveness 00:15:52 - The Importance of Relationships in Combating Racism 00:17:47 - The Need for Intentional Diversity 00:19:19 - Telling Optimistic Stories 00:21:57 - The Continual Conversion Process 00:26:45 - Creating Opportunities for Meaningful Contact 00:30:28 - Importance of Diversity in Communities 00:34:52 - The Capacity for Change in Racism 00:37:57 - Cancel Culture and the Importance of Listening 00:41:01 - Personal Music and Book Recommendations 00:42:08 - Recommended Readings and Eric Liu's Work   Guest Bio John Blake is an award-winning journalist at CNN.com, the online site for CNN and an author. He has been honored by the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, the American Academy of Religion, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Religion Communicators Council and with the GLAAD Media Award. He was most recently the winner of the 2019 Sigma Delta Chi awards for Excellence in Journalism for his online columns on race and politics. His 2020 essay, “There's One Epidemic We May Never Find a Cure For: Fear of Black Men in Public Spaces,” was recently selected by Bustle Digital Group as one of the 11 best essays on racism and police violence. The other authors on that list included Ta-Nehisi Coates, Ibram X. Kendi, and Roxane Gay. Blake's book, “Children of the Movement,” was a finalist for the 2005 NAACP Image Awards in the Outstanding Literary Work Non-Fiction category and a finalist for the Gustavus Myers Outstanding Book Awards. He has spoken at high schools, colleges, symposiums, and in documentaries about topics such as race, religion, and politics. Blake is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and a graduate of Howard University.   Host Bio Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist helps leaders create inclusive cultures. She is a consultant, speaker and facilitator and the host of the podcast, “Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People.” Contact Simma@SimmaLieberman.com Go to www.simmalieberman.com and www.raceconvo.com for more information Simma is a member of and inspired by the global organization IAC (Inclusion Allies Coalition)    Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Tiktok Website   Previous Episodes Why We Must Bridge Divides: A Conversation on Inclusive Leadership with Sally Helgesen & Mercedes Martin Rising Above Racism: Dr. Randal Pinkett's Journey to DEI Expertise Cops Against Systemic Racism: Ed Cronin & Mike Alexander's Journey [Part 2] Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating

We discussed a few things including:1. Their DEI and entrepreneurial journeys  2. Lessons learned3. Randal's insights on data and diversity + new book4. Gina's experience in the nonprofit, arts world  5. Trends, opportunities and challenges in diversity space Dr. Randal Pinkett, author of DATA-DRIVEN DEI, is an entrepreneur, innovator, and DEI expert. He is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BCT Partners, a global research, training, and data analytics firm whose mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity.An international public speaker, Dr. Pinkett is the author or co-author of Black Faces in High Places, Black Faces in White Places, Campus CEO, and No-Money Down CEO. He holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from Rutgers University; an M.S. in computer science from the University of Oxford; and an M.S in electrical engineering, plus an MBA and Ph.D. from MIT.  The first African American to receive a Rhodes Scholarship at Rutgers University, he was inducted into the Academic All-America Hall of Fame as a high jumper, long jumper, sprinter, and captain of the Rutgers men's track and field team. Dr. Pinkett was also the Season 4 winner of the reality television show, The Apprentice.----Gina Pisasale (she/her) is a dramaturg, educator, and Director of Equity and Organizational Culture, a newly created position, at McCarter. She has been engaged in formal EDI work within American theater institutions for almost 20 years, and is an alum of TCG's EDI Institute and artEquity's National Facilitator Training program. As an EDI Facilitator, she has designed and implemented trainings and workshops at People's Light, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, West Chester University, and Drexel University.Previously, she was the Resident Dramaturg at People's Light, which involved facilitating the company's EDI work and practices of inclusive making. As a freelance dramaturg, she has worked with companies such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, GoKash Productions, PlayPenn, Arden Theatre Company, Harrisburg Shakespeare Festival, and A&E Biographies. She is an occasional Senior Lecturer at University of the Arts and her areas of research include Asian American theater and performance, Korean diasporic performance, American dramaturgy, and representations of race within the American Theatre.She has presented her research and organized panels at numerous conferences including IFTR in Seoul, South Korea, LMDA, ASTR, AAA, PTRS, and CAATA and has given lectures at Villanova University, the University of Maryland, and Temple University. She received a BA from the Univ of Richmond, an MA from Villanova Univ, and is ABD PhD at the Univ of Maryland.#DEI #diversity #culture #talent#podcast #AFewThingsPodcast

Join Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People, the podcast that brings real talk and real change to the forefront. In a society where race, culture, and identity are often sources of division, bridging the conversation on race and equity is imperative. By fostering open and honest dialogues, organizations can create safe spaces for employees to share their experiences and perspectives, ultimately leading to a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Simma Lieberman, Sally Helgesen, and Mercedes Martin explored the importance of bridging the conversation on race and equity during their discussion. They acknowledged the challenges of fostering these dialogues and shared their experiences in navigating the complexities of identity, race, and belonging. Sally reflected on her close relationships with African Americans throughout her life and the impact of their struggles on shaping her understanding of race and equity. Mercedes, an Afro-Latina woman from Cuba, spoke about her purpose in helping organizations tackle diversity and inclusion by shifting mindsets and embracing collaboration.   In this episode, you will be able to: ● Discover the significance of uniting as a team to create an all-embracing workplace environment. •Embrace the benefits of acknowledging various personal histories and experiences. • Acquire tools for seeking common ground and defusing challenging situations to resolve conflicts and misunderstandings ● Explore the expansion of diversity beyond gender, focusing on race and values. ● Recognize the importance of appreciating different backgrounds and experiences. ● Understand the role of individual change in sustaining diversity and inclusion among leaders. ● Learn how to identify commonalities and navigate through difficult situations to overcome division and polarization. During the episode, Sally Helgesen and Mercedes Martin shared their personal experiences and emphasized the importance of fostering a sense of belonging within the workplace. They discussed the power of embracing people's diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in order to build stronger connections and more effective workforces. Simma Lieberman highlighted the need to support one another and rise together in the pursuit of inclusion and equity, sharing insights from both Sally's and Mercedes's experiences in the field. Sally, Mercedes and Simma discuss the urgency of sustainable change and emphasize that in order to sustain change, it is necessary to start from within. They talk about the importance of transforming oneself along with the organization and how change management needs to involve everyone in the organization. They also talk about the fear of leadership in addressing diversity and inclusion, especially pertaining to race, and how it needs to start with a clear why and work with the leadership in understanding the need for change. The key moments in this episode are: 00:01:13 - Introduction of Sally Helgesen    00:02:26 - Introduction of Mercedes Martin   00:06:49 - Sally Helgesen's motivation for writing "Rising Together" 00:09:53 - Introduction of Mercedes Martin's background and cultural identity 00:19:07 - Creating a Culture of Inclusion 00:22:23 - The Importance of Inclusive Leadership     00:24:10 - Bridging the Conversation on Race and Equity 00:27:20 - Multiple Identities and Belonging    00:35:33 - The Importance of Self-reflection 00:37:24 - Importance of Authentic Leadership for Inclusion 00:39:05 - Characteristics of Inclusive Leadership   00:42:43 - Sustainable Change: Individual and Systemic Change 00:48:00 - Inhabiting the Middle Amidst Polarization           Guest Bio Sally Helgesen is a renowned expert on women's leadership and an internationally bestselling author, speaker, and leadership coach. Honored in Forbes as the world's premier expert on women's leadership, she has been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, which recognizes influential leaders in the field of leadership worldwide. Ranked number three among the world's thought leaders by Global Gurus, Sally has recently released her book, Rising Together, which offers practical ways to build more inclusive relationships, teams, and workplaces.   Mercedes Martin is a native Spanish-speaking international executive coach and consultant from Cuba with a wealth of experience in global leadership, diversity, and sustainability development. Working with Fortune 50 companies such as PepsiCo, Proctor and Gamble, Shell Oil, and Kellogg's, Mercedes has helped senior leaders, women, and people of color rise in their careers. As the founder of Mercedes Martin and Company, she continues to focus on supporting leadership in rewiring their mindset and embracing conversations on diversity, equity, and belonging.   Host Bio Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist helps leaders create inclusive cultures. She is a consultant, speaker and facilitator and the host of the podcast, “Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People.” Contact Simma@SimmaLieberman.com Go to www.simmalieberman.com and www.raceconvo.com for more information Simma is a member of and inspired by the global organization IAC (Inclusion Allies Coalition) Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn TiktokWebsite   Previous Episodes Rising Above Racism: Dr. Randal Pinkett's Journey to DEI Expertise Cops Against Systemic Racism: Ed Cronin & Mike Alexander's Journey [Part 2] Cops Against Systemic Racism: Ed Cronin & Mike Alexander's Journey [Part 1] Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating

DE&I should intersect with every aspect in business, but it starts with the data. This conversation between Dr. Randal Pinkett delves into the depths of his book, "Data Driven DEI", digs into the significance of data when discussing DE&I in business. DE&I should be equated the same as every other department in business, and we need these metrics to make progress and take accountability. Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.

From being called the N-word as a child to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leader in the pursuit of racial equality and justice, Randal Pinkett's very personal story is a testament to courage and resilience. Yet, despite his success, Randal still faces an unexpected challenge: convincing organizations to embrace the power of race to drive meaningful change. After 30 years in business, Randal Pinkett, a trained computer scientist and DEI expert, faced an ironic twist of fate when an acquisitions editor at his publisher challenges him to confront his own deeply held beliefs and write a book on Data Driven DEI, forcing him to embark on a journey to change the people, and ultimately the organizations, around him. Are you frustrated with trying to improve DEI in your organization, only to be met with stagnant results? Discover how to break through the status quo by leveraging data-driven solutions, targeted universalism strategies, meaningful conversations about race, and effective leadership to cultivate real change.   Key Takeaways: Dr. Randal Pinkett's personal journey as a young Black man impacted by racism that led him to become a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Harness data-driven tools to effectively measure diversity, equity, and inclusion. What it means to apply targeted universalism strategies to fight systemic racism and promote equality. Navigate challenging racial conversations for constructive and positive outcomes. Comprehend the critical role of leadership in cultivating inclusive work environments. Investigate the effects of social media echo chambers on society and individuals.   00:02 - Introduction, Simma Lieberman introduces the podcast and the guest, Dr. Randall Pinkett, who is an entrepreneur, innovator, and DEI expert. She also talks about the purpose of the podcast, which is to have comfortable conversations about race between people of different races. 02:47 - About Randall Pinkett and Data Driven DEI,  Randall Pinkett talks about his background, growing up as a Black person in a predominantly White neighborhood, and his experience of racism at a young age. He also discusses his book, Data Driven DEI which focuses on personal and organizational assessments to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. 08:10 - People Change, Randall Pinkett emphasizes that organizations don't change, people do. He explains that for any organization to transform, individuals must undertake a personal journey of self-reflection and growth. He also talks about the importance of targeting his book towards everyday people, who want to foster more diverse relationships and inclusive behaviors. 09:10 - Randall Pinkett's Entrepreneurial Journey, How his entrepreneurial journey,  began at the age of 21 when he started a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training company with three other Black men. He talks about his desire to make a difference in the world and how he centered his company on addressing societal issues as an outgrowth of his lived experiences. 14:30 - Making a Difference in the World, College years in the 1990s, a time when hip hop was coming of age, and there were growing conversations around black consciousness and black economic empowerment. He and his business partners wanted to make a difference in the world and  they used their entrepreneurial spirit to address societal issues. 16:26 - The Importance of Giving Back, How growing up in a religious household and being a man of faith has taught him to use his talents and gifts to benefit others. Randal Pinkett believes that success is what you do for yourself, while greatness is what you do for others. 18:20 - The Importance of Addressing Racism in DEI, Pinkett highlights that race is a key identifier when looking at differences in how people experience the world. He stresses the need to assess ourselves for racial biases and preferences and to address them head-on, as they are often the most challenging and polarizing factors in DEI conversations. 24:39 - Taking a Nuanced Approach to Inclusion, Pinkett discusses the importance of breaking down data by different demographic identifiers when assessing inclusion in organizations. He stresses that averages can obscure the experiences of subgroups and that it's critical to identify and address the needs of those who are not being included. 29:36 - The Importance of Seeking Diverse Perspectives, seeking out diverse perspectives when working on DEI initiatives. Being a narrow expert in one dimension can create blind spots and prevent the development of effective solutions. To achieve true diversity, equity, and inclusion, we must be willing to step out of our comfort zones and seek growth through diverse perspectives. 31:13 - Overcoming Divisiveness in DEI, Pinkett acknowledges that the current political climate has seen an unfortunate mischaracterization of DEI as a divisive movement. He stresses that DEI is actually a countercultural movement that seeks to promote equity and inclusion for all, and that we must work to overcome divisive rhetoric and bridge divides in order to achieve progress. 31:53 - The Importance of Speaking Up, Randal Pinkett emphasizes that it is important to speak up when someone says something wrong or offensive. He believes that people have a responsibility to help others see their mistakes and learn from them. He also discusses the idea of targeted universalism and how it can help achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. 36:11 - Overcoming Personal Biases, Randal Pinkett talks about his greatest challenge in the DEI space, which was being an American from the Northeast. He shares how studying at Oxford and being exposed to different cultures helped him overcome his biases and gain a fuller appreciation for diversity. 39:12 - Dispelling Myths about Racial Equality, Randal Pinkett discusses the myth that remaining silent is better than speaking out about issues of race and racism. He also talks about the myth that individuals are the problem when it comes to racism, rather than the systems and institutions that allow racism to persist. 43:26 - The Four Dimensions of Racism, Randal Pinkett explains the four dimensions of racism: personal, interpersonal, institutional, and systemic. He emphasizes the importance of addressing institutional and systemic racism in addition to personal and interpersonal racism to develop comprehensive solutions. 45:57 - The Myth of Colorblindness, Randal Pinkett challenges the myth that being colorblind is the gold standard for seeing other people. He explains that denying someone's race, gender, or disability status can lead to treating them unfairly and that individuation, seeing people as individuals, is a better approach. 47:41 - Music Playlist, 49:28 - Relevant Films and Documentaries, 51:48 - Randall Pinkett's Books, 54:08 - Building Bridges, Pinkett urges people to get out of their communities of the like-minded and build bridges to connect with people of different backgrounds and ideologies to save democracy. He emphasizes that bridge-building is crucial for connecting neighborhoods, communities, and people who would otherwise be disconnected.   Guests Bio  Dr. Randal Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author and scholar, and as a leading voice for his generation in business and technology. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of his fifth venture, BCT Partners, a multimillion-dollar research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics firm headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. He is also the first Black person to win "The Apprentice" in 2005. In addition, he has appeared numerous times on networks such as MSNBC, CNN, and Fox Business News as an expert on topics ranging from business and politics to diversity and inclusion to technology and innovation.    Host Bio Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist helps leaders create inclusive cultures. She is a consultant, speaker and facilitator and the host of the podcast, “Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People.” Contact Simma@SimmaLieberman.com Go to www.simmalieberman.com and www.raceconvo.com for more information Simma is a member of and inspired by the global organization IAC (Inclusion Allies Coalition) Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Website   Previous Episodes Cops Against Systemic Racism: Ed Cronin & Mike Alexander's Journey [Part 2] Cops Against Systemic Racism: Ed Cronin & Mike Alexander's Journey [Part 1] Dr. Joel A Davis Brown: Challenging Norms & Exploring Queer Leadership in an Unpredictable World Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating

Dr. Randal Pinkett was the first and only African American to win on the hit reality television show, The Apprentice. He was a four-year member and standout performer on the Rutgers University men's track and field team. Dr. Pinkett is a nationally recognized speaker who has appeared on many networks such as MSNBC, CNN, and Fox Business News. As a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, along with his humanitarianism, tech innovation, Randal is an incredible author. Join us as we discuss his newest project, DATA-DRIVEN DEI. This man has been incredibly impactful. Find out more here: https://www.randalpinkett.com/ Get the story behind the story.Follow the LEADERS & LEARNERS Podcast: ⁠https://lnkd.in/gJzfS9Ub⁠Leaders & Learners meet at the intersection of ⁠⁠#Communications⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠#Leadership⁠⁠. How do we apply both elements in real life to tell true stories that have a powerful impact on real lives? We bring you elected officials, organizational leaders, experts, artists, and authors. ⁠⁠#LeadersCommunicate⁠⁠ and true leaders are lifetime learners. Let's hear these stories and ⁠⁠#LLEAD⁠⁠ the Way.If you would like to have your own media database and monitoring software with Prowly, sign up for a free trial: ⁠https://lnkd.in/gY7PZshS⁠ www.SandAndShores.comSand & Shores TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @sandandshoresTonya McKenzie TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @tonyamckenzieprTo pitch your story or share your thoughts and questions on this episode, email us at info@sandandshores.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandandshores/message

In this episode we are joined by Randal Pinkett, entrepreneur, speaker, author, Chairman and CEO at BCT Partners to discuss 5 Steps to Data-Driven DEIThanks for BetterUp for supporting the show!Learn how to cultivate more future-minded leadership across your entire organization in the full Winter Insights Report from BetterUp Labs. https://grow.betterup.com/resources/f...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Chairman & CEO of BCT Partners, Randal Pinkett.Connecting with Dr. Randal Pinkett offers numerous benefits due to his vast expertise, experience, and accomplishments in entrepreneurship, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). By engaging with Dr. Pinkett, you can gain valuable insights and knowledge on DEI strategies, best practices, and data-driven approaches that can help promote equity in your organization or community. Dr. Pinkett can guide business growth, management, and innovation as a successful entrepreneur and leader. Moreover, his extensive academic background and experience as an international speaker make him a valuable resource for learning and personal development. Connecting with Dr. Pinkett can expand your network, open up potential collaboration opportunities, and offer inspiration for your own professional or personal journey.About Randal Pinkett: Dr. Randal, author of DATA-DRIVEN DEI, is an entrepreneur, innovator, and DEI expert. He is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BCT Partners, a global research, training, and data analytics firm whose mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. The company has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms, Ernst & Young as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Manage HR Magazine as a Top 10 Firm for Diversity & Inclusion, the Black Enterprise BE100s list of the nation's largest Black-owned businesses, and the Inc. 5000 list of the fastestgrowing private companies in America. An international public speaker, Dr. Pinkett is the author or co-author of Black Faces in High Places, Black Faces in White Places, Campus CEO, and No-Money Down CEO. He holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from Rutgers University; an M.S. in computer science from the University of Oxford; and an M.S in electrical engineering, plus an MBA and Ph.D. from MIT. The first African American to receive a Rhodes Scholarship at Rutgers University, he was inducted into the Academic All-America Hall of Fame as a high jumper, long jumper, sprinter, and captain of the Rutgers men's track and field team. Dr. Pinkett was also the Season 4 winner of the reality television show, The Apprentice.About BCT Partners: BCT Partners is a globally recognized, diverse-led consulting firm committed to transforming lives, accelerating equity, and creating lasting change through various services such as research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics. Collaborating with multiple organizations, including government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, and educational institutions, BCT boasts expertise in sectors like housing, economic development, workforce development, health, education, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a minority-owned business, BCT offers research and evaluation, training and technical assistance, management consulting, IT services, and business intelligence and data analytics solutions to help clients increase capacity, streamline operations, and achieve better outcomes.Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out BCT Partners website at https://www.bctpartners.com/Check out BCT Partners on LinkedIn at

Co-founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners Episode page with links and more Joining us for Episode #471 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Dr. Randel Pinkett. He was a guest in Episode 380 in 2020, with Prof. Jeffrey Robinson, his co-author for the book Black Faces in White Places. Today, I'm honored to be joined by Randal again to talk about his new book, his fifth book —  Data-Driven DEI: The Tools and Metrics You Need to Measure, Analyze, and Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, released yesterday, March 14th.  Randal is an entrepreneur, innovator, speaker, author, media personality and DEI expert who is leading the way in business, technology and equity for all. He is the co-founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, a global, multimillion-dollar research, training, consulting, technology, and data analytics firm whose mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity.   He's a graduate of the MIT Leaders for Global Operations Program. He's a Rhodes Scholar with a PhD also from MIT. As we talked about a little bit last time, Randal was the winner of Season 4 of The Apprentice.

In this edition of Entrepreneurial Appetite's Black Book Discussions, we bring you a conversation with Dr. Randal Pinkett and Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson, authors of Black Faces in High Places: 10 Strategic Actions for Black Professionals to Reach the Top and Stay There.About the authors:Jeffrey A. Robinson, Ph.D. Jeffrey A. Robinson, Ph.D., is an award-winning business school professor, international speaker, and entrepreneur. In addition, he serves Rutgers University-Newark as the Provost & Executive Vice-Chancellor. In this role, he implements strategic initiatives in the areas of innovation, economic development, and faculty recruitment and retention.Randal Pinkett, Ph.D., MBA, has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and scholar. He is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BCT Partners, global, multimillion-dollar research, training, consulting, technology, and data analytics firm. BCT's mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. Forbes has recognized the company as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms, Ernst & Young as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Manage H.R. Magazine as a Top 10 Firm for Diversity & Inclusion, the Black Enterprise BE100s list of the nation's largest African American-owned businesses, and the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.Support the show

In this week's episode of the Bet On Yourself podcast, I am once again joined by two guests as I speak to Dr Randal Pinkett and Dr Jeffrey Robisnon, the authors of Black Faces in High Places. Published a decade after their first book, Black Faces in White Places, their latest work look at how people must not only fight for their place at the table, but use it to the benefit of others once they are there. Drawing on the examples of Carol Dweck and Barack Obama, among others, the authors talk to me about their experiences of academia, their careers and how they went about writing their newest book. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ann-hiatt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ann-hiatt/support

Randal Pinkett, Ph.D., MBA, has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and scholar. He is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BCT Partners, a global, multimillion-dollar research, training, consulting, technology, and data analytics firm. He is also an international public speaker, a regular contributor on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox Business News, and was the winner of NBC's hit reality television show, “The Apprentice.” In addition, he is the author and co-author of several books. Dr. Pinkett holds five engineering/computer science degrees and was the first and only African-American to receive the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship at Rutgers University. He was inducted into the Academic All-America Hall of Fame, as a former high jumper, long jumper, sprinter, and captain of the men's track and field team. Every Tuesday evening on Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! - Talking Small Business, your host Andrew Frazier is joined by experienced entrepreneurs and business owners who share their secrets to success via Livestream. You will learn about developing your business leadership skills from our roster of high-performing guest experts. Leadership LIVE is one of the many valuable resources provided through the Small Business Pro University empowering business owners to learn, profit, and grow. www.SBProU.com

 5.27.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Rep. Ro Khanna talks baby formula shortage, George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Biden action on student loan debt, and the Moral March on Washington + What must Dems do to rally voters ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Is woke media undermining our democracy? Author Batya Ungar-Sargon believes it is. Co-authors Dr. Randal Pinkett and Dr. Jeffrey Robinson break down the 10 strategic actions Black professionals need to take to reach the top and stay there in their new book, "Black Faces in High Places" 5.27.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Rep. Ro Khanna talks baby formula shortage, George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Biden action on student loan debt, and the Moral March on Washington + What must Dems do to rally voters ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Is woke media undermining our democracy? Author Batya Ungar-Sargon believes it is. Co-authors Dr. Randal Pinkett and Dr. Jeffrey Robinson break down the 10 strategic actions Black professionals need to take to reach the top and stay there in their new book, "Black Faces in High Places" RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox

Black people face many challenges when trying to ascend to corporate leadership positions. They may often be passed over for promotion in favor of less-qualified white candidates.Additionally, studies have shown that black employees are more likely to be disciplined or fired than their white counterparts even when they perform equally or better in their jobs. They are also more vulnerable to racist microaggressions or tokenism in the workplace. Those who succeed may also struggle to keep their position for a long period.How do they avoid all these? Our episode in And The Question Is provides a fitting answer. Together with our resource persons, Dr. Randal Pinkett and Dr. Jeffrey Robinson, authors of “Black Faces in High Places, we tackle ten strategic actions that will bring blacks into C-level positions—and help them stay there.We then elaborate on the specific traits and values that blacks need to embody and adapt to succeed in the corporate jungle.This episode is crucial because it is only when we see more black faces in high places that we can hope to create a more inclusive society and workplace. Topics Covered:Explain how black can get to the top of the leadership and stay thereEnumerate ten strategic actions that will transform black corporate leadershipIdentify the reason why self-determination is the number one anchorKnow the importance of systems informationGuest Bio:Randal Pinkett, Ph.D., MBA, has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and scholar. He is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BCT Partners, global, multimillion-dollar research, training, consulting, technology, and data analytics firm. BCT's mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. The company has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms, Ernst & Young as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Manage HR Magazine as a Top 10 Firm for Diversity & Inclusion, the Black Enterprise BE100s list of the nation's largest African American-owned businesses, and the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.Dr. Pinkett is an expert in several areas relating to emerging technologies, “big data” analytics, social innovation, culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and is a regular contributor on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox Business News. An international public speaker, he is the author and co-author of several books including Data-Driven DEI: The Tools and Metrics You Need to Analyze, Measure and Improve Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Black Faces in White Places: 10 Game-Changing Strategies to Achieve Success and Find Greatness, Black Faces in High Places: 10 Strategic Actions for Black Professionals to Reach the Top and Stay There, Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur's Guide to Launching a Multimillion-Dollar Business, and No-Money Down CEO: How to Start Your Dream Business with Little or No Cash.He holds five degrees including a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University; a M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Oxford in England; and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering, MBA, and Ph.D. from MIT.  Most notably, he was the first and only African-American to receive the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship at Rutgers University; he was inducted to the Academic All-America Hall of Fame, as a former high jumper, long jumper, sprinter and captain of the men's track and field team; and he was the winner of NBC's hit reality television show, “The Apprentice.” A lifetime member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, he is happily married to Natasha Williams-Pinkett and the proud father of two daughters, Amira and Aniyah, and two sons, Jaz and Marquis.Jeffrey A. Robinson, Ph.D. is an award-winning business school professor, international speaker and entrepreneur.&nb

The world continues to change. Companies that embrace diversity, inclusion, and belonging are meeting change in creative ways. Creating a space for inclusive leaders to join your company will help you drive forward. Today's guest is Dr. Randal Pinkett, Chairman and CEO at BCT Partners. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4951 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. BCT Partners is a national consulting firm that leverages deep subject-matter expertise, information technology, cultural competence, and a rigorous project management methodology. Dr. Randal and I discuss why inclusive leaders are so influential right now. He gives you many examples of how inclusive leaders behave. Join us in this interview to grasp the power of inclusivity.   Get the show notes for Discover the Power of Inclusive Leadership with Dr. Randal Pinkett with BCT Partners Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #DrRandalPinkett with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttDrRandalPinkett   #Inclusive Leaders #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode886 #nationalconsultingfirm #subjectmatterexpertise Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Ed talks with co-authors Randal Pinkett and Jeffrey Robinson about their latest book, Black Faces in High Places: 10 Strategic Actions for Black Professionals to Reach the Top and Stay There.  The book uses examples, including those of Barack and Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, TV-One founder, Cathy Hughes and Senator Cory Booker to demonstrate challenges they faced and showcases the tools they used to overcame them. Most importantly, the new book illustrates actionable items to help people of color stay successful and make systematic change. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Randal Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author and scholar, and as a leading voice for his generation in business, technology, diversity and inclusion. He is the co-founder, chairman and CEO of his fifth venture, BCT Partners, a multimillion-dollar research, training, consulting, technology, and data analytics firm headquartered in Newark, NJ. BCT's mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. The company has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms and has been named to Black Enterprise's BE 100 list of the nation's largest African American-owned businesses. Dr. Pinkett has received numerous awards for entrepreneurial excellence including the Congressional Minority Business Award, National Society of Black Engineers' Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and National Urban League's Business Excellence Award. He is an expert in several areas relating to emerging technologies, “big data” analytics, social innovation, culture, diversity, equity and inclusion, and is a regular contributor on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox Business News. Dr. Pinkett is the author of Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur's Guide to Launching a Multimillion-Dollar Business and No-Money Down CEO: How to Start Your Dream Business with Little or No Cash and co-author of Black Faces in White Places: 10 Game-Changing Strategies to Achieve Success and Find Greatness, which was named one of “The Best Books of 2010.” He holds five degrees including: a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University; a M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Oxford in England; and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering, MBA, and Ph.D. from MIT. Most notably, he was the first and only African-American to receive the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship at Rutgers University; he was inducted to the Academic All-America Hall of Fame, as a former high jumper, long jumper, sprinter and captain of the men's track and field team; and he was the winner of NBC's hit reality television show, “The Apprentice.” Born in Philadelphia and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Pinkett is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and First Baptist Church in Somerset, NJ, where he resides with his family, including a daughter and two sons. Dr. Pinkett firmly believes that “for those to whom much is given, much is expected,” so throughout his endeavors, he places great emphasis on his desire to give back to the community.

Greenspun grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, and received a B.S. in Mathematics from MIT in 1982. After working for Hewlett Packard Research Labs in Palo Alto and Symbolics, he became a founder of ICAD, Inc. Greenspun returned to MIT to study electrical engineering and computer science, eventually receiving a Ph.D. Working with Isaac Kohane of Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Greenspun was the developer of an early Web-based electronic medical record system. The system is described in "Building national electronic medical record systems via the World Wide Web" (1996).[1] Greenspun and Kohane continue to work together on a medical informatics at Harvard Medical School. In 1995, Greenspun was hired to lead development of Hearst Corporation's Internet services, which included early e-commerce sites. In 1997 he co-founded ArsDigita, a web services company which grew to $20 million in annual revenues by 2000. Photo.net and ArsDigita In 1993, Greenspun founded photo.net, an online community for people helping each other to improve their photographic skills. He seeded the community with "Travels with Samantha",[3] a photo-illustrated account of a trip from Boston to Alaska and back. Photo.net became a business in 2000 with the help of some of his cofounders Rajeev Surati and Waikit Lau. Having grown to 600,000 registered users, it was acquired by NameMedia in 2007 for $6 million, according to documents filed in connection with a planned public offering of NameMedia shares. Greenspun founded the open-source software company ArsDigita and, as CEO, grew it to about $20 million in revenue before taking a venture capital investment. Greenspun was an early developer of database-backed Web sites, which became the dominant approach to engineering sites with user contributions, e.g., Amazon.com. Greenspun was also a developer of one of the first Web-based electronic medical record systems. Greenspun's Oracle-based community site LUSENET was an important early host of free forums. Aviation Greenspun has written several textbooks on developing Internet applications, including Philip and Alex's Guide to Web Publishing,[21] SQL for Web Nerds,[22] and Software Engineering for Internet Applications,[23] the textbook for an MIT course. Greenspun is the editor of Medical School 2020, which provides a first-person account by a medical student.[24] Teaching Greenspun and his co-founders at ArsDigita started a non-profit foundation that ran the ArsDigita Prize, an award for young web developers, and the ArsDigita University, a tuition-free one-year program teaching the core computer science curriculum, one course at a time. Winners of the Prize include a 12 year old Aaron Swartz.[25] Greenspun has taught electrical engineering and computer science at MIT.[26] One of Greenspun's most famous students is Randal Pinkett, who built an online community for low-income housing residents in Greenspun's 6.171 Software Engineering for Internet Applications course. Pinkett went on to win NBC TV show The Apprentice. In 2003, And please join my mailing list to get resources and enter giveaways to win a FREE copy of my book (and more) http://briankeating.com/mailing_list.php

This week's guest on the Nonprofit Build Up is Dr. Randal Pinkett. Randal is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and scholar, and a leading voice in business, technology, diversity and inclusion. He is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of his fifth venture, BCT Partners, a multimillion-dollar research, training, consulting, technology, and data analytics firm headquartered in Newark, NJ. Randal really highlights the role of for-profit companies that are focused on social impact and the role that the for-profit sector can play in building and supporting equity. He offers advice to nonprofits and funders on the role of infrastructure and how to leverage big data to better understand and support stakeholders in determining community needs.

Nick and Randal talk about many things: when he listened to his inner voice, how he was insulted at the live finale, and the great deal of appreciation he had for the opportunity to participate on The Apprentice. Randal discusses some of the surprises he found working for the Trump organization and if he'll pursue a career in politics.

In a world that is increasingly polarised, a culture of inclusivity is essential. This episode focuses on the 7 Myths of Racial Equity with Dr Randal Pinkett and Steve Mahaley. Leadership comes from all levels of an organisation and individually we must move from 'bystander to upstander'.

This is an excerpt from Episode #380 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast. Host Mark Graban interviews Dr. Randal Pinkett and Dr. Jeffrey Robinson and, in this clip, they reflect on Randal winning "The Apprentice" (the only person of color to do so) and how Donald Trump asked him if he would share the prize with the runner up, a white woman (Rebecca Jarvis). For a transcript and the entire episode, visit http://leanblog.org/380.

https://www.leanblog.org/380Today's episode, #380, is very special to me for a number of reasons. For one, it's part of the #RootCauseRacism series that Deondra Wardelle has organized on my blog this week. Secondly, I'm joined by Dr. Randal Pinkett and Dr. Jeffrey Robinson to talk about important issues of race, diversity, and equity in organizations. Together, they are co-authors of the book Black Faces in White Places: 10 Game-Changing Strategies to Achieve Success and Find Greatness and the upcoming book (2021) Black Faces in High Places.Randal Pinkett, Ph.D. is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and community servant. Randal is the co-founder, Chairman and CEO of his fifth venture, BCT Partners, a multimillion dollar management, technology and policy consulting firm in Newark, NJ, a partner in Blackwell-BCT, a joint venture with Blackwell Consulting Services, and spokesperson for the Minority Information Technology Consortium. He is a Rhodes Scholar and former college athlete who holds five academic degrees from Rutgers, Oxford and MIT (including the Leaders for Global Operations program). He was also famously the first and only black winner of “The Apprentice,” something we will talk about today.Jeffrey A. Robinson, Ph.D. is an award winning business school professor, international speaker and entrepreneur. Since 2008, he has been a leading faculty member at Rutgers Business School where he is an assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship and the founding Assistant Director of The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development. The Center is a unique interdisciplinary venue for innovative thinking and research on entrepreneurial activity and economic development in urban environments. He has an MS in Civil Engineering Management from Georgia Tech University and a Ph.D. in Management from Columbia University.In the episode, we talk about workplace issues related to diversity and inclusion. Should we aspire to a “color blind” world or do we need to recognize and celebrate color? What can we do to turn “white places” into more inclusive places for all? How can the “innovation economy” be made more inclusive, and why is that important?You'll also hear Randal talk about recently re-watching his season of The Apprentice online with his daughter. You can watch a separate 8-minute clip (an excerpt from the full interview) if you are particularly interested in his reflections about winning and being asked to share his win with the runner up. What did Randal learn while working in the Trump Organization?I hope you enjoy the conversation, whether you listen or watch (or read the transcript below).

Episode 93 of Real Black News is a special black business focus featuring entrepreneur Dr. Randal Pinkett, the first and only black winner of The Apprentice, plus Chairman and CEO of the multi-million dollar research, consulting, and data analytics firm BCT Partners. Randal discusses everything from the lack of support he received when publicly denouncing Trump in 2016 when he first ran for president, to sharing tips for entrepreneurs on what they need to do in today’s racial climate. He provides advice from his book Black Faces in White Places on how Black professionals can better maneuver in all White spaces, and the management needed behind failed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. While former investment banker and CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, shares info on Black-owned Venture Capital firms. Other topics include Breonna Taylor, Emancipation Day, Black women in politics, and more than one good news story.

If the name Randal Pinkett sounds familiar, it may be because Pinkett was the first African-American winner on The Apprentice. When he won, this black man also became the only contestant to be asked to share his victory-with a white woman. The request (and Pinkett's subsequent refusal) set off a firestorm of controversy that inevitably focused on the issue of race in the American workplace and in society. Dr. Gee discusses the book "Black Faces In White Places" with the authors, Dr. Randal Pinkett And Dr. Jeffrey Robinson. Randal D. Pinkett is a Rhodes Scholar and Walter Byers Scholar, and is the founder and managing partner of the consulting firm BCT Partners. Jeffrey A. Robinson, Ph.D. is an award-winning business school professor, international speaker, and entrepreneur. alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme  

Host of FOX Business Network's The Claman Countdown, Liz Claman is joined by BCT Partners Co-Founder, Dr.Randal Pinkett.  Pinkett shares the lessons he learned as a young man in a predominantly white neighborhood that inspired him to found BCT Partners in 2001 and go on to win The Apprentice in 2005. Plus, Pinkett walks listeners through his chief principals for corporations working toward improved diversity practices and weighs in on President Trump's re-electability in the 2020 election.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman

Dr. Randal Pinkett won Season Four of The Apprentice, but he's also a writer, public speaker, business owner, and "serial entrepreneur.” Most importantly, he describes himself as a “a community servant.”

From a 2015 interview, before Trump was elected, Dr. Randall Pinkett tells Karen why he believes Trump isn't fit to lead the United States. And he discusses his book, Black Faces in White Spaces, which gives tools to overcome racism in the workplace.

Dr. Soaries is joined by Dr. Randal Pinkett in a discussion about the importance of economic development in the black community as it relates to our current social and political landscape.

Dr. Randal Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author, scholar and community servant, and one of the leading voices for his generation in business and technology. He is the co-founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, a multimillion-dollar research, consulting, training, technology and analytics firm based in Newark, New Jersey. BCT Partners mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. BCT works with corporations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations in the areas of housing and community development, economic development, children and families, health, education, diversity and inclusion, and energy. A partial list of BCT's clients includes: Johnson & Johnson, Ford Foundation, Pfizer, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Annie E. Casey Foundation, Citigroup, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Hewlett-Packard, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Facebook and Microsoft. Prior to founding BCT Partners, Dr. Pinkett obtained corporate experience as a Member of Technical Staff at General Electric, AT&T Bell Laboratories and Lucent Technologies. A "serial entrepreneur", he also previously launched four socially responsible business ventures. First, Dr. Pinkett co-founded MBS Enterprises, selling compact discs and cassette tapes out of his dormitory in college and using the proceeds to fund high school outreach activities. MBS later evolved into his second venture, MBS Educational Services & Training, a firm committed to providing the highest caliber training and development for emerging and seasoned professionals. MBS's past clients include General Motors, the United Negro College Fund, ExxonMobil, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), Merck & Company, Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, Johnson & Johnson, PNC Bank, Citigroup and Corning Incorporated. Third, Dr. Pinkett co-founded the Inner City Consulting Group, a multi-disciplinary consulting firm that specialized in the unique needs of inner city communities. Fourth, in affiliation with One Economy, Dr. Pinkett co-founded Access One Corporation, with a mission to ensure that affordable housing was equipped for the 21st century by implementing innovative, sustainable, broadband network and telecommunications solutions. BCT Partners represents his fifth and latest business venture, whereas across all five of his companies and to this day, Dr. Pinkett has maintained a relationship as business partners with his close friends and college classmates, Mr. Lawrence Hibbert, Mr. Dallas Grundy, and Dr. Jeffrey Robinson. A sought after public speaker for corporate, government, collegiate, philanthropic, youth and community groups, Dr. Pinkett has been featured on nationally televised programs such as The Today Show, Fox Business News, MSNBC, and CNN, as well as featured in Parade magazine, The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Boston Globe. He was the Season 4 Winner of NBC's hit reality television The Apprentice, having been selected as one of 18 candidates chosen from among 1 million applicants to compete for this opportunity. He re-appeared on The Apprentice as a boardroom advisor and was a regular segment host for CEO EXCHANGE on PBS. He is a Leadership New Jersey (LNJ) Fellow, a Next Generation Leadership (NGL) Fellow of the Rockefeller Foundation, and is a recipient of the Information Technology Senior Management Forum’s (ITSMF) Beacon Award, National Urban League’s Business Excellence Award, National Science Foundation's (NSF) Graduate Fellowship, Lucent Technologies Cooperative Research Fellowship Program (CRFP), University of Oxford Graduate Scholarship, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Entrepreneur of the Year  Award and National Member of the Year Award, , CoSIDA/NCAA Academic All-America Hall of Fame Inductee, NCAA Walter Byers Graduate Scholarship, New Jersey Martin Luther King Commemorative Commission Triumph Award, MIT Rev.

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Dr. Soaries is joined by Dr. Randal Pinkett in a discussion about the importance of economic development in the black community as it relates to our current social and political landscape.

What's most important: Paying down debt, building up savings, or getting into investing? It's kind of a trick question, but stick with me, and I promise to give you the answer that makes the most sense when it comes to setting financial priorities. I'll also be sharing the third and final part of my insightful and powerful conversation with entrepreneur, speaker, author, and scholar Dr. Randal Pinkett, the chairman and CEO of BCT Partners who first came to national attention as the Season 4 Winner of NBC's reality TV show The Apprentice. Pinkett shares great insights into what it means to think like an entrepreneur. And of course, I'll have another great recommendation for your Wealthy Thinking Reading List. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who wants to be a millionaire? After this edition of the podcast, you'll know that many people who claim to be millionaires, well, just aren't. I'll also be sharing an insightful and powerful conversation with entrepreneur, speaker, author, and scholar Dr. Randal Pinkett, the chairman and CEO of BCT Partners who first came to national attention as the Season 4 Winner of NBC's reality TV show The Apprentice. Pinkett goes deep into what it means to really think like an entrepreneur—even if you don't currently own a business. And of course, I'll have another great recommendation for your Wealthy Thinking Reading List. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Randal Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author and scholar, and as a leading voice for his generation in business and technology. He is the  chairman and CEO of his fifth venture, BCT Partners, a multimillion-dollar management consulting and information technology solutions firm headquartered in Newark, NJ. Dr. Pinkett has received numerous awards for business and technology excellence including the Information Technology Senior Management Forum's Beacon Award, the National Society of Black Engineers' Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and the National Urban League's Business Excellence Award. He has been featured on nationally televised programs such as The Today Show, Live with Kelly and Michael, Nightline and CNN. Dr. Pinkett is the author of Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur's Guide to Launching a Multimillion-Dollar Business, No-Money Down CEO: How to Start Your Dream Business with Little or No Cash and Co-author of Black Faces in White Places: 10 Strategies for African-Americans to Redefine the Game and Reshape America, which was named one of “The Best Books of 2010.” He holds five degrees including: a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University,a M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Oxford in England, a M.S. in Electrical Engineering, MBA, and Ph.D. from MIT. Most notably, he was the first and only African-American to receive the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship at Rutgers University and was the winner of NBC's hit reality television show, “The Apprentice”, with Donald Trump. Dr. Pinkett firmly believes that “for those to whom much is given, much is expected,” so throughout his endeavors, he places great emphasis on his desire to give back to the community. To learn more please visit his website: http://www.randalpinkett.com/

In this interview with Dr. Willie Jolley, entrepreneur, speaker, author and winner of The Apprentice, Randal D. Pinkett, shares tips to help you grow your personal and professional success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randal Pinkett, the season 4 winner of The Apprentice, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his latest book Black Faces in White Places: 10 Game-Changing Strategies to Achieve Success and Find Greatness. He also shares his views on leadership, entrepreneurship, public service and what he learned working inside the Trump organization. Pinkett is the founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, a multi-million dollar consulting, research, technology and analytics firm in New Jersey. BCT Partners is Pinkett's fifth venture. He's also a speaker, author and scholar and is often featured on national television programs. His other books are "Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur's Guide to Launching a Multimillion Business" and "No-Money Down CEO: How to Start Your Dream Business with Little or No Cash." To listen to all the Smart Companies shows, please visit the archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro. Bedford shares how anyone can turn their Knowledge, Experience, Expertise & Passion Into Digital Products. He also shares how Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Professionals, Service Providers, Authors, Coaches and Consultants can leverage Billion Dollar Platforms and Networks to reach Billions of people on their Smartphones, Tablets, Laptop/Desktop Computers, Smart TVs and Cars.  He is the creator of the "Conversations With Black Millionaire Entrepreneurs" podcast and eBook.  Bro. Bedford Interviewed George Fraser, Dennis Kimbro, Les Brown, Cathy Hughes, Lisa Nichols, Randal Pinkett, Mike Roberts and many, many more on Entrepreneurship, Business, Marketing & Technology.  Bro. Beford is an Internet Marketing and Digital Publishing Coach, Consultant, & Strategist. He will be a presenter at www.TheSixFigureMastermind.com Get his FREE Book and Video to help you Start or Grow your Business here: www.brobedford.com  

Today on the Jeff Foxx Radio Show Online we will be talking to the winner of the fourth season of NBC-TV's The Apprentice, Dr. Randal Pinkett. As co-founder, Chairman and CEO of the multimillion dollar management consulting and IT solutions firm, BCT Partners, Dr.  Pinkett continues to make significant inroads within the corporate arena. This weekend Dr. Pinkett will be spearheading an Entrepreneurial Empowerment Session designed particularly for established and aspiring business owners. Hear all about it TODAY on the Jeff Foxx Radio Show Online!!  

There seems to be this notion out there that there are two distinct types of people; those that are book smart, and those that are great at hustling and in business. But there’s a fatal flaw in that notion.  There are may people who have been successful in academia and also successful in the business [...]

  In his newest book Black Faces in White Places: 10 Game-Changing Strategies to Achieve Success and Find Greatness, (co-authored with long-time business partner Jeffrey Robinson) author Randal Pinkett discusses some unique challenges and opportunities facing African-American professionals who operate in environments where they are clearly the minority. Randal was the winner of Season 4 of The Apprentice, and faced what he called a classic "black faces in white places" moment when he was the first winner of color, and the only one (before or since) asked to share his title with the runner up, an Anglo woman who had fared much worse in all of the competitions. In this interview, Randal talks about that moment, and what prepared him to confidently look Mr. Trump in the eye and refuse to give up a place he had rightfully earned. The book lays out a strong, positive, practical path to success and satisfaction for African Americans. It is also applicable to anyone who has felt like an outsider in a dominant culture. Randal has used his own sense of identity, purpose and passion to obtain five degrees, start five successful businesses, write three books and mentor countless youth and young adults. Find out more about Randal, Jeffrey and the people interviewed in the book at www.redefinethegame.com I hope you enjoy the 30 minute conversation as much as I did!

As a 4th generation business owner, Marcella Mollon-Williams has a passion for entrepreneurship and educating individuals with the knowledge to create a legacy of financial security from one generation to the next. She has over ten years of accounting experience, but her desire to assist Americans in aligning their money decisions with what’s important in their life led her to the financial services industry 6 years ago. Marcella is a financial strategist, licensed insurance professional and the co-owner alongside her brother Mark of LBG Financial Services, a family owned, independent financial services firm specializing in wealth preservation, asset protection, retirement planning, tax diversification strategies and legacy planning. Marcella launched a series of workshops called “Women, Money and Power”, which express her desire to reach women with her message of financial empowerment. This series has made her a sought after speaker. She has been a featured speaker at the African American Empowerment Conference along with such speakers as Bob Yates and Dr. Randal Pinkett, of the Apprentice, the EPNET Bold, Brave and Beautiful Women Only Conference and has made a guest appearance on the Financial Empowerment Show. Marcella graduated cum laude from Bowie State University with her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Finance. She was raised in, and currently resides in Prince George’s County, MD with her husband of 13 years, Ron A. Williams and their two children. Marcella is currently an active member of the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), Women Business Owners of Prince Georges County (WBO), The Professional Black Woman (PBW) Speaker's Bureau and President of Claire’s Connections, an organization supporting the entrepreneurial growth of mothers both professionally and personally.

The 2009 Forum on the Future of New Jersey, sponsored by Leadership New Jersey, featured two keynote presentations and three panels on the topic, “Who will be New Jersey's First Lieutenant Governor? And what should the Lieutenant Governor do once elected?” In this program, we hear the two keynote speakers, Prof. Robert Williams, Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers University School of Law in Camden, New Jersey (above), and Randal Pinkett, Chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, a management, technology, and policy consulting services firm. Listen to the podcast here:   Download the podcast (00:50:22 stereo MP3 file, 56.1 mb) Subscribe to the RSS feed for Leadership New Jersey's podcast series. Apple iPod owners, subscribe to Leadership New Jersey podcasts in the Apple iTunes Music Store. Keywords: leadership, new jersey, forum, future, willmann, public policy, politics, political science, legislators, trenton, garden state, lieutenant governor, lt. governor, pinkett, williams Technorati Tags: leadership,new jersey,foum,future,willmann,public policy,politics,political science,legislators,trenton,garden state,lieutenant governor,lt. governor,pinkett,williams del.icio.us Tags: leadership,new jersey,foum,future,willmann,public policy,politics,political science,legislators,trenton,garden state,lieutenant governor,lt. governor,pinkett,williams   LiveJournal Tags: leadership,new jersey,foum,future,willmann,public policy,politics,political science,legislators,trenton,garden state,lieutenant governor,lt. governor,pinkett,williams Produced by Professional Podcasts LLC, Cherry Hill, NJ

Randal, best known for hearing the famous “You’re Hired “ phrase by Donald Trump on Season 4 of “The Apprentice,” has become the accomplished author of "The No Money Down CEO". Hear what he has to say about starting a business in this economy!

Randal, best known for hearing the famous “You’re Hired “ phrase by Donald Trump on Season 4 of “The Apprentice,” has become the accomplished author of "The No Money Down CEO". Hear what he has to say about starting a business in this economy!