Ascend’s Post

It is important to see beyond your own “tribe” in order to lead a truly inclusive existence. As an African- American male, it’s important to truly focus beyond my tribe and support others. Anna Mok and the other leaders of #Ascend have been doing great work for many years to inspire and equip Pan-Asian students and professionals. When I see myself, I see them. I’m not their ally- I’m more than that. Their friend. Let’s all strive to have more true friendships beyond our natural tribes. Oftentimes, the challenge blacks have is that we are “too visible”- in that our presence is often seen as a negative. That’s one of our challenges but we know our presence, just like that of Pan-Asian professionals , increases merit, excellence and intelligence. . But Asians are often “unseen”- as in not sufficiently noticed and not deemed an appropriate group to focus on in Inclusion efforts. Both result in organizations failing to get the most out of available talent. I shared the Ascend post to encourage more people to look for the talent you may not see. It’s there in their video. Can you see it? Let’s see more of each other when we see ourselves. #Ascend #API #MCCA #DEI #CHRO #ChiefPeopleOfficer #Inclusion #calibrgloballeadershipnetwork

🌟 During last month’s Aspiring Director’s Academy and Summit, we got the opportunity to ask some incredible API leaders what Ascend means to them. From community empowerment to collaborative leadership to inspiring future generations, the Summit underscored Ascend's role as a catalyst for change. The gathering of API excellence made it clear that ceilings are being shattered and progress is taking place! 💪 #AscendSummit2024 #Ascend #AAPI #API

"Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others." Wise words from Gordon B. Hinckley that remind us of the importance of putting others first. As leaders, it's crucial to prioritize the people we work with and aim to make a positive impact on their lives. Let's strive to be humble and compassionate, and make a difference in the world around us. #soca #leadership #SCIA #wlgm #ng #SMART #socatv #nja #powerliving #network #pastorlennie #breakfast #morningdevotion #changers #people #nextgen #leadership #works #industry #USA #motivation #goalsetting2019

Feeling like a creative magpie lately? 🐦✨ I've been digging into Austin Kleon's 'Steal Like an Artist', and it's sparked some serious introspection! Kleon's central idea? Nothing's truly original - we're all remixing existing concepts. And that idea? It hit home hard. In my world of leadership training, I've carved out a niche creating something uniquely valuable for Muslim women. How? By 'stealing' traditional leadership concepts and remixing them with the wisdom from the Sunnah of the Prophet. 🕌📚 It's like crafting a leadership smoothie - blend modern techniques, add a dash of prophetic tradition, and voila! A recipe that speaks directly to Muslim women leaders. Some of my favorite 'thefts': 1. Googling obsessively (Kleon approves!) 2. Carrying a notebook everywhere (inspiration has no schedule!) 3. Diving deep into both leadership theory AND Islamic teachings Who else is out there remixing ideas to serve their community? What unexpected combos have you created? P.S. If you spot me furiously scribbling notes during a conference, don't worry - I'm not plotting world domination. Just stealing like an artist! 😉✍️ #CreativeRemix #MuslimWomenLeaders #StealLikeAnArtist"

As a token of appreciation for participation in International speech contest@vision club on Theme- Leadership and it's attributes. 3 ships of leadership: 1) Relationship: Maintaining cordial relations with team 2) Reship : Resilience from failure 3) Ruler ship: Lead from front shows the way and lead the way. Leadership is not about title or position it s all about relationship we cultivate, resilience from failure and responsibility to rule from front. # leadership #vision #prcr

We asked Mpho Makwana what he considers the makings of a good leader. He references Joel A. Barker, suggesting a visionary leader who inspires hope and followership. Go watch the full interview on YouTube- Moments of Impact with Mpho Makwana #IndipathRecruits #ExecutivePlacements #BoardAppoitments #MomentsOfImpact #LeadersLead #People #Performance #Inclusion

Join us to hear from Daniele Fiandaca of Token Man at our groundbreaking EmpowHer event. In his inspiring talk, Daniele will dive into his career journey and how he helps senior leaders rethink vulnerability. He challenges common myths, asking what could change if we viewed vulnerability as a strength and an act of courage rather than a weakness. He will highlight how vulnerability is key to inclusive leadership and plays a crucial role in fostering the psychological safety that drives high-performing teams. We hope everyone leaves with actionable insights about how to create a safe, inclusive environment by embracing vulnerability at work. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eGedrAU4 #TogetherWeCan #EmpowHer

New Blog Post! I sat down to write a newsletter about boundaries, and it turned out I had a lot more to say than made sense in a newsletter. So it became a blog post (that's being split across 4 newsletters! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/g7CQassP #NDLeadership #Neurospicy #Leadership #Neurodivergent #Blog #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #Boundaries #BeALeader https://lnkd.in/g7CQassP

Brittle, anxious, non-linear, incomprehensible (BANI) - it’s a good description of how I feel about speaking at the #meHRsummit next week, and also the topic of my session! Jokes aside, I’m looking forward to sharing some reflections on leading through tumultuous times, and can’t wait to hear from the other speakers too. #HRANZ #MarcusEvans #EY #Leadership https://lnkd.in/gAKx2jx4

I have designed a series to inspire women leaders to reflect on their inner journey by aligning with each day's form of the Goddess during Navratri Today, the sixth day and hence the sixth post in the series: Fight for Justice, Like Katyayani On the sixth day, invoke the spirit of justice embodied by Katyayani. Stand for what’s right, both for yourself and for others. As a leader, your role is to ensure fairness and integrity in all you do. Let your sense of justice guide your decisions, empowering you to create positive change. #leadersarelearners #xceediblesandhya #xceedibles #leadership #womenleaders #katyayini