Episode 13: What is the Fastest Route for Black Men Into Executive Leadership

01/04/19 • 60 min

In this, episode we speak with Author, Educator, Executive Coach, and Motivational Speaker, Mel Parker, about the roadmap to leadership for black men. He shares the do’s and don’ts he learned on the road to leadership. Mel understands the challenge of walking the tightrope of having to be bold but not reckless, strong but not intimidating, innovative but not careless as a black male professional seeking to advance through the ranks. Mel shares his personal and professional in depth career advice for black men looking to climb the corporate ladder. For more information about Mel visit https://takethelimitsoff.com/.

You can also watch the VIDEO of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/g6aGbt8mDg4

Episode Highlights:

[05:26] The Impact of Transformative Life Events

[15:26] Tackling the Learning Curve

[22:01] Walking the Tightrope as a Black Male Professional

[28:41] Four Quality Relationships You Need to Build

[33:27] Developing Professionally Through Feedback

[35:24] Three Must Do Actions to Get Into Leadership

[41:26] How to Build 360 Degrees of Trust

[51:49] The C-Suite Mindset

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

The Parker Principles: 10 Leadership Force Multipliers - https://takethelimitsoff.com/parker-principles/

Fortune - http://fortune.com/black-executives-men-c-suite/

About "But What About Me?" Podcast:But What About Me? is an insightful and motivating career advice podcast that aims to be a solution oriented sound hub that addresses the obstacles underrepresented job seekers experience during their career journey. Jennifer invites career coaches and experts, D&I leaders and practitioners, professors, hiring experts, and influencers to speak to the unique issues that are relevant to job seekers that are Asian, LGBTQ, Black, Latino, Women, People with Disabilities, Veteran, and Next Generation. Jennifer’s guests offer real solutions to the pain points that hinder underrepresented job seekers

You can also watch the VIDEO of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/g6aGbt8mDg4

Episode Highlights:

[05:26] The Impact of Transformative Life Events

[15:26] Tackling the Learning Curve

[22:01] Walking the Tightrope as a Black Male Professional

[28:41] Four Quality Relationships You Need to Build

[33:27] Developing Professionally Through Feedback

[35:24] Three Must Do Actions to Get Into Leadership

[41:26] How to Build 360 Degrees of Trust

[51:49] The C-Suite Mindset

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

The Parker Principles: 10 Leadership Force Multipliers - https://takethelimitsoff.com/parker-principles/

Fortune - http://fortune.com/black-executives-men-c-suite/

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Episode 12: Career Insight, Advice, and Motivation for Transgender Job Seekers

In this, episode we speak with Clinical Psychologist and Diversity and Inclusion Thought Leader, Dr. Ashlee Fowlkes, about transgender professionals. As a transgender man himself, Dr. Fowlkes shares his lived experience as a transgender professional and offers solutions for how to navigate the job market and workplace. He shares strategies on how to effectively interact with colleagues in uncomfortable situations as well as a course of action if your feel like you have been discriminated against because of your sexual or gender orientation. For more information about Dr. Fowlkes visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlee-c-fowlkes-phd-21193a107/

You can also watch the VIDEO of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/7p2jemVbWfg

Episode Highlights:

[03:54] Transgender Representation in the Workforce

[06:20] The Stigma of Being Transgendered

[14:21] Twofold strategy for career success

[22:27] Best Course of Action for Workplace Discrimination

[28:49] When to share your identity with your employer

[35:32] How to Introduce What Your Pronouns Are

[38:14] Strategies for Identifying Transgender Friendly Employers

[40:14] Addressing Restrooms in the Workplace

[45:12] Climbing the Corporate Ladder

[53:35] Support Resources for Transgender Professionals

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

ACLU - https://www.aclu.org/

GLAD - https://www.glad.org/

Human Rights Campaign - https://www.hrc.org/

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Episode 14: How to Enter An Exclusive "Good 'Ol Boys" Network

In this episode we speak with Speaker, Entrepreneur, Author, and Business Consultant, Justin Jones-Fosu about how to enter a “Good ‘Ol Boys” network when it’s critical for career success. Justin walks you through how to shift your mindset, perspective, and approach to networking. He sheds light on why knowing your why matters as you navigate the “Good ‘Ol Boys” network. Justin shares with you the different types of social styles. He even tells you how to fully engage with others through authentic listening. For more information about Justin visit www.justininspires.com.

You can also watch the VIDEO of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/m5keosh9nMQ

Episode Highlights:

[05:08] Living Multi-culturally Personally and Professionally [09:29] What is a “Good ‘Ol Boys” Network [12:36] The Importance of Knowing Your Why [15:31] How to Learn the Unspoken Rules of the Network

[19:29] Building a Diverse Network [22:27] Networking at Events When No One Looks Like You

[29:22] Talking to Your Employer

[34:34] How to Develop a Mindset for Success

[38:18] Shifting to Thinking in Terms of WE

[42:04] Tools for Engaging With Others

[48:02] Taking the Six Month Challenge

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Learn the #CareerSuccess CHEEAA Method to creating a super visible, superior, and highly competitive resume by taking our new course called Recruiter Magnet Resume | http://www.JenniferTardy.com/RESUME

Your Why Matters Now: How Some Achieve More and Others Don’t - http://yourwhymattersnow.com/

Empowering Yourself: The Organizational Game Revealed - https://www.amazon.com/Empowering-Yourself-Organizational-Game-Revealed/dp/1449080340

How to Win Friends & Influence People - https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034

Dialogue: The Art Of Thinking Together - https://www.amazon.com/Dialogue-Thinking-Together-William-Isaacs/dp/0385479999