22. Leadership Identity Development and Antiracism in the Workplace with Niki Harris

10/20/20 • 52 min

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Niki Harris to talk about her research about antiracism in the workplace and leadership identity development.

Niki Harris is a Senior Executive Assistant at Southwest Airlines. Her passion is utilizing her CliftonStrengths themes of Deliberative, Intellection, Analytical, Relator, and Connectedness to walk alongside others through the daily rigors of professional, personal, and academic life. Niki completed two Bachelor of Arts, English and Communication, and a Master of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Higher Education at Azusa Pacific University.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking for tools and ideas on how to be antiracist in the workplace and learn more about leadership identity development.

Niki’s Recommended Reading list:

How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk

Me & White Supremacy by Layla Saad @laylafsaad

Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria 20th Anniversary Edition by Beverly Tatum

White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo @robindiangelo

The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson @isabelwilkerson

Reach out to Niki through LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikirushharris/

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DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity.

Let’s keep the conversation going—connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn, subscribe to my Sunday newsletter, or reach out at sara@leadintoitco.

Excited to be back with you!

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Niki Harris to talk about her research about antiracism in the workplace and leadership identity development.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking for tools and ideas on how to be antiracist in the workplace and learn more about leadership identity development.

Niki’s Recommended Reading list:

How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk

Me & White Supremacy by Layla Saad @laylafsaad

Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria 20th Anniversary Edition by Beverly Tatum

White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo @robindiangelo

The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson @isabelwilkerson

Reach out to Niki through LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikirushharris/

Reach out: [email protected] Instagram: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, [email protected]

Learn more about Beautycounter through www.beautycounter.com/saragreco

DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity.

Let’s keep the conversation going—connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn, subscribe to my Sunday newsletter, or reach out at sara@leadintoitco.

Excited to be back with you!

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21: Knowing Your Team’s Why with Cliff Buford

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Cliff Buford, a blogger, writer, leadership coach and podcast host to learn about his journey and approach to leadership.

Cliff Buford stepped into his first leadership role at 22 years old within Ground Operations of a major US airline. Over the course of 11 years, Cliff had much success in leadership. He decided to ditch the traditional style of leadership years ago and doing that has allowed him to be revered as one of the most well-thought leaders in his profession amongst his peers and the people that he has led.

Born and raised in Chicago, IL Cliff has worked his way to Los Angeles, Ca where he now calls home. Cliff has led hundreds of career professionals throughout his career and is committed to helping each of them find their why.

Cliff is the host of the podcast called personal ignition and you can learn more or reach out to Cliff through his website is Cliftonbuford.com
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23. Leadership Lessons with Sara Harper

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Sara Harper who is a Major in the US Air Force and a Public Affairs Officer with diverse leadership experience at all levels. She is also one of my greatest friends as well as a huge Auburn University fan.

During our conversation, we talk about different leadership lessons she’s learned throughout her career and how she developed her leadership style.

This is a great episode to listen to if you want to hear someone’s first-hand experience learning how to become a leader and how her perspective has changed over the course of her career.

Sara’s Book Recommendations:

Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist

Love Does by Bob Goff

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DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity.

Let’s keep the conversation going—connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn, subscribe to my Sunday newsletter, or reach out at sara@leadintoitco.

Excited to be back with you!