Nakeisha Turner’s Post

In the spirit of Black History Month, it's pivotal for us as leaders to introspect and acknowledge the significant impact we can have in dismantling systemic racism within our organizations and communities. Leadership extends beyond achieving business objectives; it encompasses fostering a culture where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is the norm. The failures of racism in leadership not only undermine the potential of talented individuals but also hinder the collective growth and innovation of our organizations. As leaders, we have the responsibility to challenge ingrained biases, educate ourselves and our teams, and advocate for policies that promote equity and inclusion at every level. Here's a tip: Lead by example. Show your commitment to diversity and inclusion through your actions, decisions, and the way you empower others. Something to try: Mentor or sponsor individuals from underrepresented groups within your professional network. I urge all leaders to reflect on their role in creating a more just and equitable world. How will you leverage your influence to make a difference? #LeadershipMatters #InclusionInAction #BlackHistoryMonth #BeTheChange #DiversityInLeadership

Proud to share my latest Flexa blog post for Black Leaders Awareness Day today! In the last 4 years, we have definitely seen inconsistent levels of success in efforts to deliver a change to the experiences and representation of black people in leadership. In this Q&A, I look at different ways organisations can REALLY empower and support black leaders. From tackling unconscious bias and enhancing mentorship programs to ensuring black representation at all levels of management, this article covers practical strategies for fostering inclusive workplaces. And remember, it's not all about big displays on Social Media for Black History month... "Creating a more inclusive culture looks like actively celebrating the achievements and contributions of black leaders as much as you do for others." The link to the blog is in the comments below. #BlackLeadersAwarenessDay #DEI #Inclusion #Leadership #FlexaCareers

Guess what? It's Black Professionals Month! Black Professionals Month is all about collaboration, leadership, and community growth. Mark your calendars for October and be part of this movement! #BlackProfessionalsMonth #ICABA

Black men and masculine folks, how are we cultivating leadership in our communities? How are we showing up for Black women physically and emotionally when they are at the center of the political spotlight? Join us for a Black Masculinity Reimagined leadership training designed to build self-aware and emotionally intelligent Black men, boys, and masculine folks. Let's redefine what strength and leadership looks like outside of white supremacist notions. Link to sign up - https://lnkd.in/dJwtXQS3 #BlackMasculinityReImagined

So what exactly do you learn in #PLA? Take these learning objectives to your supervisor and get in our 2024 cohort next month.

🌟 Did you know? Research shows that Black students thrive academically and emotionally with representation in school leadership. 📚 ✨ Black women in leadership roles play a crucial role in fostering a sense of belonging and achievement among our students. Imagine the potential when more of us are at the decision-making table! 💼🖤 Call to Action: Are you ready to make a difference? Join The Sisterhood of Leaders in Education today and help us shape the future! 💪🏾👩🏾🏫 #BlackWomenLead #RepresentationMatters #SisterhoodInLeadership #EducationalExcellence #BlackStudentSuccess #JoinTheSisterhood #TheSisterhoodOfLeadersInEducation What impact have you seen when Black women lead in schools? Drop a story or observation below! 👇🏾💬

We're five days away from the opening of our 2024 cohort of the #PracticeLiberation Academy. Join leaders from across the country for a 52-week impactful leadership enrichment training designed to support you in creating a sustainable anti-oppressive workplace. We guarantee learners will: 👉🏾 Interrogate Whiteness as a race, ideology, and strategy to sustain oppressive capitalist infrastructures 👉🏾 Engage in discussions, lessons, and homework that unravel how this understanding of Whiteness allows for an institutional buy-in (law, education, religion, politics, media, etc.) that other racialized identities can't access 👉🏾 Reflect on how this system impacts and rewards those with proximity to Whiteness, harms those without, and socializes us all to sustain this system. 👉🏾 Critique their organization's own climate to dissect the relationship between Whiteness as a default and professionalism 👉🏾 Develop an anti-oppressive leadership praxis rooted in Black Feminist Abolitionism, an anti-violence framework developed by formerly enslaved Black women. Are you ready to be the leader your org deserves? Click the link in comments to sign up today. #PLA #2024Cohort #ProDev

This Black History Month, let's commit to recognizing and amplifying the contributions of Black leaders in our industries. How are you fostering a culture that celebrates diversity and combats bias in leadership? Read our blog here: https://lnkd.in/e6RJPt3T #blackhistorymonth #diversityinleadership

As always, OU is proactive with a' this is real' approach which is advocated by all EDI experts. As a result, OU Business School has produced two free Open Learn leadership courses to support Black History month 🙌