Fifth Dimensional Leadership

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Building Your Career Narrative — Part I Dec 18, 2020

Show notes

Welcome back to the podcast, leaders! As the holidays approach and we wind down for the year I hope you take the time to be kind to yourself.

In this episode, we're starting the first part of a two-part series about building your career narrative. The biggest mistake that I see people make in planning or driving their careers is that they can't tell their own story; they don't have a narrative. Wherever you are in your career journey — whether you're stable in your current role, actively seeking a new opportunity, or somewhere in-between — I invite you to join me today to invest in yourself as we move forward into 2021.

In this first part, we go over a brief history of storytelling, how to build your narrative, and why your story matters. I share the best ways to communicate your value to others,

deconstruct the elements of a great narrative, and breakdown how to recognize whether your story is enabling you or blocking you from your full potential or career opportunities.

Having a cohesive, coherent, and compelling career story and being able to tell that story for different audiences in different contexts is table-stakes — or, in other words, expected. And the best news is: in this world of change and possibility, it's one of the few variables that is entirely within your control! So let's get to work and get your story straight.

Key Takeaways:

[:50] Be sure to take the time to be kind to yourself as you wind down for this year. Honor. the strength, endurance, and perseverance it took to reach this truly challenging year.

[2:07] The concept of liminality and how it perfectly describes where we currently all are.

[3:25] The exciting part about being within these moments of liminality: we can encounter the realm of pure possibility, or, the first law of pure potentiality.

[4:11] My current experience with being in this liminal state and what I am excited about going forward.

[5:13] However you are experiencing your own liminal moment, I want you to experience the realm of pure possibility with me.

[5:32] About today's special episode on building your career narrative.

[6:58] A brief history of storytelling and why it is so universal all around the globe.

[10:05] The essential pieces of making sure your career narrative is current, crisp, and strong.

[10:56] What our season 1 guest, Shellye Archambeau, can teach us about building a strong career narrative.

[13:11] The first step you should take in building your narrative: build a master resume.

[14:28] How to speak to the fundamentals of your story using these essential ingredients (that are a part of every story.)

[16:12] How to focus and refine your narrative as you progress.

[16:45] What the focus of your career narrative should be on.

[16:54] What previous guest, Gotham Chopra, can teach us about the importance of being honest and vulnerable in telling your story.

[19:51] Why your narrative is so vitally important.

[22:12] The psychological advantages to speaking your story aloud.

[24:05] The most compelling and important reason for building and sharing your story.

[24:53] What my guest Dorri McWhorter taught us about the power of manifesting possibilities through sharing your story.

[26:06] Closing thoughts and key lessons from the various archetypes of leaders I have encountered over the course of my career.

[30:31] A summary of all that we've covered in this episode.

[31:18] What's to come in the next episode of this two-part series!

[31:35] Be sure to tweet us or send us an email if you want your question answered in the next episode!

Mentioned in this Episode:

Liminality

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams, by Deepak Chopra

The Hero with a Thousand Faces, by Joseph Campbell

The Hero's Journey (or, the Monomyth)

Fifth Dimensional Leadership Ep. 2: "Defying the Odds: Shellye Archambeau's Journey to Becoming Unapologetically Ambitious"

Fifth Dimensional Leadership Ep. 7: "Filmmaker Gotham Chopra on Leadership and the Religion of Sports"

A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future, by Daniel H. Pink Gestalt Therapy

"What Makes Storytelling So Effective For Learning?", by Vanessa Boris | Harvard Business Publishing

Fifth Dimensional Leadership Ep. 4: "'You Can't Do Good Business with Bad People': Dorri McWhorter on Creating Inclusivity, Empowering Women, and Eliminating Racism"

About Fifth Dimensional Leadership & Ginny Clarke Fifth-Dimensional Leadership is a podcast about leadership — knowing yourself, speaking your truth, inspiring love, expanding your consciousness and activating your mastery. As an executive recruiter and career expert currently leading executive recruiting at a Fortune 20 tech company, Ginny Clarke is a passionate and authentic thought leader with a unique and deliberate perspective on work and life. She synthesizes aspects of her life as an African-American single mother who has successfully navigated corporate America for over 30 years. She has inspired, uplifted, and changed the lives of thousands and is intentional about bringing conscious awareness to people of all ages and stages. Every other week, a new edition of Fifth-Dimensional Leadership will include fascinating guests, covering a variety of topics: power, personal branding, self-awareness, networking, fear, and career management Stay Connected! To find more episodes or learn more, visit: ginnyclarke.com Connect with her on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube

Integrity, Inclusion and High Fashion: Leading with Style with Derek Blasberg Dec 04, 2020

Show notes

We have today a truly exciting, innovative, and dynamic gentleman joining us — Derek Blasberg! Derek is Youtube's Director of Fashion and Beauty and a New York Times best-selling author.

Derek was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended NYU, graduating in 2004 with two degrees in Journalism and Dramatic Literature. His first job was as an Assistant at Vogue. Throughout his career, he has been an editor-at-large for Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and many more. Additionally, he is Vanity Fair's 'Our Man on the Street,' a senior staff member at the Gagosian gallery, and the host of the TV show, 'CNN Style.'

Leadership takes so many different forms. And in this episode, Derek shares about leadership in the context of fashion and beauty. He discusses how the fashion and beauty scene has evolved over the decades, common traits amongst successful leaders in fashion and beauty, networking tips, where he sees fashion headed, and how major events (such as COVID, #MeToo, and BLM) impact the space.

Key Takeaways:

[:50] About our fascinating guest, Derek Blasberg.

[1:33] Welcoming the incredible Derek to the podcast!

[1:42] Derek provides further background on his fascinating career journey in fashion and beauty.

[7:32] Derek discusses the transition with magazines going from paper to digital.

[9:13] Derek shares how he has built followership and highlights some of the techniques and commonalities between influencers and leaders.

[11:05] An important lesson on authenticity that Derek learned when he first joined Youtube.

[11:53] Derek's presence online and how the fashion and beauty scene has evolved over the decades.

[13:42] The common traits that Derek has observed among the successful leaders in fashion and beauty whose company he keeps. What is the secret to their success?

[17:02] Derek highlights an especially successful leader who has been making milestones during quarantine: Naomi Campbell.

[19:30] Where Derek sees fashion going and how major events (such as COVID, #MeToo, and BLM) impact the space.

[22:50] Derek highlights leaders who he sees having pushed the envelope and driven innovation in beauty and fashion this year.

[27:09] How this past year with COVID has impacted the fashion and beauty space.

[29:58] Derek shares what he has learned as a leader since joining Youtube 2 years ago.

[34:56] Rapid-fire fashion questions! Kaftans or Muumuus? Pants that are too long or too short? Black or blue? Floral or plaid? Power Suit or business casual? Irony or sincerity? Face masks: solid or patterned? Zoom or Meet? London or Paris? Early or fashionably late?

[39:40] Derek shares some parting words.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Derek Blasberg

@DerekBlasberg on Instagram

Very Classy: Even More Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady, by Derek Blasberg

Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady, by Derek Blasberg

Naomi Campbell on Youtube

Youtube.com/Fashion

Everlane Face Masks

Skims Face Masks

Emily in Paris (TV Series)

Bringing the H.E.A.T. to Leadership Nov 20, 2020

Show notes

Today I have on a truly inspired and inspiring guest; Aila Malik. When I first met her, I was immediately drawn to her spirit because she is doing some incredible things for non-profit organizations looking to make a difference in the world.

Aila is a values-driven leader who lives with intention. She is a compassionate advocate of community kindness, planet protection, and family togetherness. She's deeply committed to contributing to a world in which disparity does not limit people's access to opportunity. Her organization, Venture Leadership Consulting, pairs a Venture Leader with a non-profit organization to "turn their 'idea' into I did!" They help these organizations uplevel their performance and scale solutions that close systemic gaps of inequity. Through this work, she has received recognition for her leadership, activism, and tireless service.

Aila truly is an absolute gem. In our conversation today, she touches on the five dimensions of leadership that are so essential. She shares her insights on the non-profit sector, how globetrotting for a year informed her leadership, what led her to embrace the terms 'activism' and 'advocacy' within her role as a leader, what she has learned when serving as an Interim Executive in several organizations, and the key characteristics and competencies that leaders in non-profits should display.

Key Takeaways:

[:50] About today's inspiring guest, Aila Malik.

[1:44] Welcoming Aila to Fifth Dimensional Leadership.

[2:08] Aila shares about her organization, Venture Leader; why she originally founded it, and what their mission is.

[5:04] Aila's thoughts on the for-profit sector vs. the non-profit sector.

[8:22] The daring leap of faith Aila took early on in her business, globetrotting and experientially building empathy within her and her husband's three littles.

[12:26] How globetrotting for a year with her family informed Aila's leadership and future goals within her own company.

[15:09] When did Aila consider herself a leader? How did she get to this place?

[19:16] Aila defines leadership and speaks about a word she recently began to embrace within her leadership: activism.

[22:40] Aila elaborates on this expanded notion of advocacy within her leadership.

[25:00] Aila's work requires a high EQ (emotional intelligence) and the ability to code-switch. She explains what this means and why it is key in the work that she does.

[29:25] Aila has sat as an Interim Executive in several organizations. She shares how this works and one of her many experiences.

[31:43] What Aila offered as an Interim Executive; how she showed up and created trust, transparency, and safety with the organization.

[34:41] The importance of holding space for yourself and others — especially now, during the pandemic.

[36:00] Aila offers some onboarding tips for getting to know the organization you're working with better and vice versa.

[37:28] Are there characteristics and competencies that leaders in non-profits need that might be different than for-profit leaders?

[42:48] Aila shares her vision for the future and offers some inspiring words of encouragement for leaders in how they need to be showing up in the world right now.

[46:57] Thanking Aila for all that she does and for joining the podcast!

Mentioned in this Episode:

Aila Malik's Websites:

AilaMalik.com

VentureLeader.org

FranklinStreetGlobetrotters.org

Pocket Mommy

Life Notes

Aila Malik's Twitter @MalikAila

Fifth Dimensional Leadership Ep. 4: "You Can't Do Good Business with Bad People": Dorri McWhorter on Creating Inclusivity, Empowering Women, and Eliminating Racism

Talking Tough Love and Leadership with Ambassador Susan Rice Nov 06, 2020

Show notes

Today it is my honor and privilege to welcome Ambassador Susan Rice to the podcast!

Though Susan needs little introduction, she is an incredible woman and I would like to take the time to appreciate all of her auspicious accomplishments. From 1993-1997, Susan served as President Bill Clinton's National Security Council staff. Then, at 32-years-old, Rice became the youngest person in U.S. history to serve as the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs at the State Department (which she served from 1997-2001). As a former Brookings Institution fellow, Rice served as a Foreign Policy Advisor to Democratic presidential nominees Michael Dukakis, John Kerry, and Barack Obama. After Obama won the 2008 presidential election, Rice was nominated as Ambassador to the United Nations until 2013. From 2013-2017, she led the National Security Council Staff and chaired the Cabinet-level National Security Principals Committee.

Currently, Ambassador Rice is a Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow in the School of International Service (SIS) at the American University, a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Belfer Center of Science and International Affairs at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, and a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times. She also currently serves on the board of Netflix and is a member of the Aspen Strategy Group, American Academy of Diplomacy, and Council of Foreign Relations. I don't know how she finds all the time!

In our conversation today, Rice shares about her life journey from a personal and professional perspective; the fascinating history of her incredible family and how they've persevered through prejudice; her recent book, Tough Love: My Story of Things Worth Fighting For; and her hopes for the future of America. Rice also shares what "tough love" means to her; how she has personally persevered through ageism, sexism, and racism throughout her career; and some of the many incredible highlights and stories from her and her family's lives. Don't miss out on this one.

Key Takeaways:

[:39] About today's fantastic guest, Susan Rice.

[2:26] Welcoming Susan Rice to the podcast!

[2:30] The story of how Susan and I first became acquainted.

[3:48] Susan shares the meaning behind her book's title, Tough Love: My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For.

[5:42] Rice shares some powerful stories about how her family has overcome many trials and tribulations, and still managed to find incredible success.

[12:17] How Rice and her brother found their paths through the help of their parents.

[15:02] Did Rice (or her brother) ever feel pressured to find success just as their parents had?

[15:48] Now a parent of two young adults, Rice shares about her early days of balancing family and her career.

[22:12] Rice's first conversation with Barack Obama where he asked if she would serve as his Ambassador to the United Nations.

[23:54] Rice gives a current update about what her sons are currently doing and pursuing.

[25:30] Rice speaks about the experiences in her career through the perspective of often being the only black woman in the room. She shares what she has learned from this perspective, how the lessons her parents have taught her have informed her, and how she handles being prejudiced against.

[31:48] In Rice's memoir, she is quoted to say that one of her most gratifying initiatives during the Obama administration was leading the NSC's Principal's push to diversify the national security workforce. She elaborates on why it is important for the national security workforce to reflect the diversity of America.

[35:53] An expert of the afterword in Rice's book, Tough Love, reads, "American presidents take responsibility. They lead. Especially in times of crisis." Rice elaborates on this and spreads some hopeful and encouraging words about the ongoing pandemic and the future of America.

[42:46] Thanking Susan Rice for joining the podcast.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Tough Love: My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For, by Susan Rice

Management Leadership for Tomorrow

Season Finale: Looking Back and Sending Forth Oct 23, 2020

Show notes

Welcome to the season finale of Fifth Dimensional Leadership! I am so happy that you are joining me today.

Since starting my podcast, I have had the pleasure of welcoming leaders from a variety of industries and backgrounds. My guests have generously shared their insights, their wisdom, and their invaluable perspectives on leadership. They've shared their hopes, dreams, fears, successes — and yes — their failures too.

Though each guest was unique and provided invaluable wisdom in their own right, they all shared a common language: the language of leadership. Their words and voices were a unified call to action from that fifth dimension where we vibrate at a higher frequency; where we're more soul-based and less ego-based, and where we focus on unity rather than separation.

Joining me once again is my favorite collaborator, Jackson Best, who you may recognize from episode 6 of the podcast! Together, we are taking a look back at this season's episodes and sharing the moments we have found particularly meaningful, that have yielded clarity, wisdom, and inspiration.

As we reflect on the season, we're going to anchor ourselves in the five dimensions of leadership: knowing yourself, speaking your truth, inspiring love, expanding your consciousness, and activating your mastery. My intention for this episode is not just to look back, but to send you forth. I can't wait for you to join us.

Key Takeaways:

[:38] About today's season finale episode on looking back and sending forth.

[2:30] Welcoming Jackson Best back to the podcast!

[2:42] Jackson reflects on the first season.

[3:20] Grounding ourselves in the first dimension of leadership, Jackson asks: "What was a standout moment for you this season around the concept of knowing yourself?"

[4:24] Sharing a standout clip from episode 2 with Shellye Archambeau on knowing yourself, combatting imposter syndrome, and surrounding yourself with champions

[7:05] Sharing about a recent conversation I had with Angela Chee on her podcast, The Power of the Only, about the dimension of knowing yourself.

[8:01] A powerful clip from William (Bill) Osborne's episode on identity in the workplace as it pertains to racial equity, the importance of knowing yourself, and how authenticity and standing in your values transparently can become a virtuous cycle.

[10:38] Transitioning to the second dimension of leadership, speaking your truth, we share a clip from Stephon Cerrone. In this clip, Stephen shares that knowing yourself is a value proposition grounded in courage, and that truth-speaking, or 'brutal honesty,' is the essence of leadership.

[12:11] The significance of the ordering of the five dimensions of leadership. And the layers to the second dimension, speaking your truth.

[13:18] Bill Osborne's thoughts on this concept of speaking your truth and the key concepts of being a leader.

[14:05] What 'speaking your truth' means to me and how it shows up within exceptional leaders.

[14:45] A clip from Dorri McWhorter, who speaks about this balancing act between being centered in your truth and being open to the 'wonder' of what's possible.

[16:34] Transitioning to the third dimension, inspiring love, we share a clip from Dorri on inspiring love as a universal mandate and work as an expression of love.

[18:04] The best leaders inspire love and tapping into people's unique essence which leads to developing followership.

[18:40] In this clip, Gotham Chopra highlights a key aspect of inspiring love and followership, the concept of servant leadership, and what the best leaders do to elevate the unique capabilities of each team member.

[22:17] A leader that modeled inspiring love for me: my dad.

[24:15] Jackson shares how he connects to this concept of inspiring love and how his mother modeled it for him.

[25:30] The symbiotic nature between the last two dimensions, expanding your consciousness and activating your mastery.

[25:52] Why the next frontier for talent is consciousness.

[27:58] My favorite example of a leader who tapped into a larger consciousness: Steve Jobs.

[28:37] Where the future of humanity lies: in putting our egoic minds aside and allowing ourselves to connect to something that will lead to richer lives, happier people, and a better world.

[29:38] What consciousness is in its purest form: love.

[30:18] I urge you to tap back into your essential self. Sit with yourself. Fifth Dimensional Leadership is about the deep collective knowing and intuition.

[30:57] Standout thoughts from guests on continuous learning, growth, and pushing boundaries to activate your mastery.

[32:52] How Shellye was intentional about curating her career and was craftsman-like in her approach to expanding her consciousness and activating her mastery.

[34:03] A profound clip from Bill on activating your mastery.

[35:16] A clip from Gotham Chopra on the importance of putting in the hard work.

[37:08] What we have in store for the next season of Fifth Dimensional Leadership!

[37:45] Thank you, to our audience, for supporting us in our inaugural season.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Jackson Best

Past Episodes of Fifth Dimensional Leadership

Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms, by Shellye Archambeau

The Power of the Only Podcast with Angela Chee

The Power of the Only Ep. 27: "Google Executive Ginny Clarke — Fifth Dimensional Leadership and the Power of Self-Awareness and Consciousness"

Tough Love: My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For, by Susan Rice

Connect with her on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube

Filmmaker Gotham Chopra on Leadership and the Religion of Sports Sep 25, 2020

Show notes

In this week's episode, I am joined by another fantastic guest, Gotham Chopra.

Gotham Chopra is an American author, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of the Religion of Sports, an Emmy Award-winning sports media company built on the thesis that sports are religion. They are a diverse, forward-thinking collective of thinkers and makers who believe in the power of storytelling to illustrate why sports matter so deeply to communities around the world.

In our conversation today, Gotham shares his backstory and why sports have played such a huge role in his life, ultimately motivating him to found the Religion of Sports. He outlines the characteristics that make certain sports figures especially exceptional, the key lessons we can learn from these athletes, and the qualities of strong servant leaders in the world of sports. He also highlights some invaluable lessons from his own life and career and shares how he is continuing his journey to becoming a better leader each and every day.

"I think that's what real leaders do; they look at failure as an opportunity to get better." — Gotham Chopra

Key Takeaways:

[:38] About today's episode with special guest, Gotham Chopra.

[:57] Welcoming Gotham to the podcast.

[1:01] Gotham shares his backstory and why sports played such a huge part in his life, ultimately motivating him to found the Religion of Sports.

[3:50] Gotham shares how he discovered his own unique strengths and turned them into his vocation.

[7:18] Gotham shares how their movie, Kobe Bryant's "Muse," came about.

[11:42] What is it about certain sports figures that makes them so exceptional and leaders in their field?

[15:17] Are servant leadership skills inherent to some sports figures? Or is it learned over time?

[17:38] Gotham shares some of the invaluable lessons that we can learn from athletes during these difficult times.

[21:29] Gotham outlines the strong characteristics and key qualities of strong servant leaders.

[24:57] Gotham shares some of the struggles and limiting beliefs he dealt with early in his career and how he overcame them.

[25:57] Key lessons Gotham has learned over the last couple of months during the quarantine.

[28:48] How fatherhood has played an important part in Gotham's life.

[30:58] As Gotham continues his journey toward enhancing his mastery, is there a particular area he plans on focusing his effort and intention to?

[34:00] Thanking Gotham for joining the podcast.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Gotham Chopra's Instagram @GChopra

Gotham Chopra's Twitter @GothamChopra

Religion of Sports

Kobe Bryant's Muse (2018)

About Fifth Dimensional Leadership & Ginny Clarke Fifth-Dimensional Leadership is a podcast about leadership — knowing yourself, speaking your truth, inspiring love, expanding your consciousness and activating your mastery. As an executive recruiter and career expert currently leading executive recruiting at a Fortune 20 tech company, Ginny Clarke is a passionate and authentic thought leader with a unique and deliberate perspective on work and life. She synthesizes aspects of her life as an African-American single mother who has successfully navigated corporate America for over 30 years. She has inspired, uplifted, and changed the lives of thousands and is intentional about bringing conscious awareness to the people of all ages and stages. Every other week, a new edition of Fifth-Dimensional Leadership will include fascinating guests, covering a variety of topics: power, personal branding, self-awareness, networking, fear, and career management Stay Connected! To find more episodes or learn more, visit: ginnyclarke.com Connect with her on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube

Leadership and Racial Equity: Unrigging the Game Sep 11, 2020

Show notes

Today is a special episode. I've invited my good friend, colleague, and collaborator, Jackson Best, on as a guest host to switch the script and interview me. Jackson is a Senior Executive Recruiter at Google Cloud and has worn a number of hats over the course of the four-plus years he has worked there. He was also on my team where he led Executive Recruitment for Youtube and partnered closely with me to build out and lead a portion of our non-tech Executive Recruitment team.

Right now, there is an urgency with the moment we're in regarding diversity and inclusion in corporate America. The facts are irrefutable that black people have been oppressed, shutout, denied access — and not just for decades, but centuries. That's why, in this important episode, Jackson will be interviewing me by asking important and timely questions around leadership and racial equity in America.

I share my personal thoughts and experience as a black woman and leader in the workplace, important lessons from black leaders of the past, offer timely advice on how we can begin to address systemic racism on both a personal and an organizational level, and how we can start to create real impactful change starting today.

We cover a lot of ground in this episode and I cannot wait for you to tune in and join this important conversation.

Key Takeaways:

[:36] About today's special episode with guest host, Jackson Best!

[2:15] Welcoming Jackson to the podcast.

[2:22] Jackson reflects on when and where we first met and connected.

[2:40] Jackson leads the conversation, explaining what we will be discussing today.

[3:17] Sharing my thoughts about this current moment we're in, in corporate America.

[5:37] How I am experiencing this current moment as a black woman in America.

[9:44] What has kept me 'in the game' regardless of the discrimination I have faced.

[12:01] Profound lessons from Steve Biko, a South African activist who led the Black Consciousness Movement in the late 1690s and '70s.

[16:21] Discussing concepts around white supremacy and how white people (of all walks of life) can begin to reflect on their inherent privileges, as well as question and challenge their own assumptions.

[20:11] Reflecting on how I'm experiencing this moment in time as a professional and leader, and sharing how you can create real impactful change right now in your organization.

[25:20] Practical steps organizations and leaders can begin to take in approaching the systemic work that needs to be done to create an equitable future.

[29:15] How to see real, meaningful, sustainable change in the composition of your company by implementing equitable hiring and recruiting practices, and through building strong relationships.

[35:30] Why we need to measure diversity and how we can measure it.

[38:07] The importance of accountability: how we can fairly and equitably hire as recruiters and leaders, and create a healthy work environment.

[42:17] Microaggressions and the major role that they play in systemic racism.

[46:16] The hallmarks of an exceptional, effective, and equitable leader.

[48:40] The one thing I would like white colleagues in the workplace to know that might surprise them.

[50:12] Sharing some parting words of hope, healing, and remembrance as we leave this conversation on leadership and race.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Jackson Best

Steve Biko

Cry Freedom (Film, 1987)

Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates

1619 Podcast by Nikole Hannah-Jones

Howard Thurman

About Fifth Dimensional Leadership & Ginny Clarke Fifth-Dimensional Leadership is a podcast about leadership — knowing yourself, speaking your truth, inspiring love, expanding your consciousness and activating your mastery. As an executive recruiter and career expert currently leading executive recruiting at a Fortune 20 tech company, Ginny Clarke is a passionate and authentic thought leader with a unique and deliberate perspective on work and life. She synthesizes aspects of her life as an African-American single mother who has successfully navigated corporate America for over 30 years. She has inspired, uplifted, and changed the lives of thousands and is intentional about bringing conscious awareness to the people of all ages and stages. Every other week, a new edition of Fifth-Dimensional Leadership will include fascinating guests, covering a variety of topics: power, personal branding, self-awareness, networking, fear, and career management Stay Connected! To find more episodes or learn more, visit: ginnyclarke.com Connect with her on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube

Taking the Tough Jobs: Risk, Resilience, and Radical Transparency with Bill Osborne Aug 28, 2020

Show notes

In today's episode, I am joined by a fascinating guest, William (Bill) Osborne; a gentleman who has built his career in the industrial sector. He is the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Operations at The Boeing Company, the world's largest aerospace company. Prior to this role, he was the SVP for Global Manufacturing and Quality at Navistar Corporation. And before that, he was the President and CEO of Federal Signal Corporation, a billion-dollar industrial organization.

William first started his career as a technical specialist product engineer for Ford Motor Company. Over the last 19 years, he has moved into many leadership roles, including President and CEO for Ford Australia as well as Ford Canada. Bill also currently holds board positions with Quaker Chemical Company and Rush System for Health.

In our conversation today, Bill shares his career background in-depth and his experience going from a from President and CEO of a billion-dollar company to being an SVP at Boeing — a nearly 95-billion dollar company. He offers invaluable advice to young leaders in any industry with regards to failing forward, career strategies to accelerate growth and development, and the dos and don'ts of becoming an exceptional leader. He also shares his thoughts on how we can better manage as leaders through the current COVID-19 crisis as well as his thoughts regarding the current BLM movement and how corporations and individuals can do their part.

Key Takeaways:

[:37] About today's fascinating guest, William (Bill) Osborne.

[1:54] Welcoming Bill to the show!

[2:00] What drew Bill into the industrial sector and why he has stayed.

[3:55] Bill speaks about how he ensures that he and his team stay up to date on what's new in the industry.

[5:30] Bill shares his experience on what it was like to go from President and CEO of a billion-dollar company to being an SVP at Boeing (which is a nearly 95-billion dollar company). He speaks about the day-to-day, how that has changed, and the different challenges.

[7:20] How is Bill leading the company during the COVID-19 pandemic? How has his leadership changed due to it and what does he consider to be some of the key ways to lead — especially during a crisis?

[9:15] Bill's vision for how we're going to come out of this pandemic economically and as a society.

[11:20] Bill speaks more about how he is managing the company during this crisis and how a turn-around might look.

[13:30] Bill's advice for young leaders.

[14:30] A failure Bill experienced in his career and the big lesson that he learned from it.

[16:37] Bill's thoughts on the importance of maintaining a reputation.

[18:44] Has Bill had sponsors throughout his career? How did that impact his career?

[20:04] Bill's career strategy for identifying specific leaders and how it made a massive difference in his growth and development.

[21:29] How to open yourself up to working for the right leaders in the industry.

[22:20] The do's and don'ts for young professionals, how to make yourself an indispensable leader, and the three phases of an executive leader.

[25:57] Bill shares his thoughts on where we are going through as a society in light of the current Black Lives Matter movement, as well as what he and Boeing are doing as a corporation to support diversity and inclusion.

[29:25] Bill shares his thoughts and feelings when non-black individuals approach him to ask what they should or can do to help.

[33:41] What do we need to do as black people to keep the forward momentum with the BLM movement?

[37:15] Bill shares his belief about how young people are the catalyst for change.

[38:07] What role do boards play in the seminal change that we're seeking in corporate America?

[40:05] Bill shares his parting thoughts.

[41:25] Thanking Bill for his incredible insights and for joining the podcast.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Executive Biography of William (Bill) Osborne

William (Bill) Osborne's LinkedIn

About Fifth Dimensional Leadership & Ginny Clarke Fifth-Dimensional Leadership is a podcast about leadership — knowing yourself, speaking your truth, inspiring love, expanding your consciousness and activating your mastery. As an executive recruiter and career expert currently leading executive recruiting at a Fortune 20 tech company, Ginny Clarke is a passionate and authentic thought leader with a unique and deliberate perspective on work and life. She synthesizes aspects of her life as an African-American single mother who has successfully navigated corporate America for over 30 years. She has inspired, uplifted, and changed the lives of thousands and is intentional about bringing conscious awareness to the people of all ages and stages. Every other week, a new edition of Fifth-Dimensional Leadership will include fascinating guests, covering a variety of topics: power, personal branding, self-awareness, networking, fear, and career management To find more episodes or learn more, visit: ginnyclarke.com

"You Can't Do Good Business with Bad People:" Dorri McWhorter on Creating Inclusivity, Empowering Women, and Eliminating Racism Aug 14, 2020

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Welcome back to Fifth Dimensional Leadership! I'm your host, Ginny Clarke.

Today, I'm delighted to bring you a conversation I had with Dorri McWhorter! She is someone I have known for a number of years and is a truly remarkable woman. Currently, she is the CEO of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago. What makes Dorri so unique is that she is truly a socially-conscious business leader, committed to creating an inclusive marketplace, empowering women, and eliminating racism. When she first joined YWCA seven years ago, they were a $10 million organization losing about $1 million a year. Since then, she has tripled their growth into a $30 million organization.

In our conversation, Dorri shares her perspective on the current political environment from a leadership point of view, the programs that she's instituted at YWCA and how they really have worked wonders for the organization, what has been the biggest catalyst in creating massive change in YWCA, how she discovered her unique superpower (vision), and her philosophy that supports and informs the work that she's doing.

Dorri is a true pioneer in this space and I'm so excited to share this episode with all of you!

Key Takeaways:

[:38] About today's guest, Dorri McWhorter.

[1:27] Welcoming Dorri to the podcast!

[1:32] Dorri shares about her transition and journey from the corporate world to the nonprofit world.

[3:47] Since day one as CEO of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, how did Dorri formulate a vision and align everyone on the same strategy and structure?

[5:36] Dorri speaks about some of the programs that she's instituted at YWCA and how they really have worked wonders for the organization.

[8:35] Dorri explains what she means when she says, "Businesses are a function of the consciousness of the leader."

[9:58] Dorri shares her perspective on the current political environment from a leadership point of view.

[12:47] Dorri's perspective on the convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement and racial injustice.

[15:37] The difference between reacting vs. responding.

[17:12] Dorri shares how she has been able to structure her organization (from the programs to the people to the teams and more) as well as what has been the biggest catalyst in creating massive change from when she first joined until now.

[23:17] How did Dorri discover her unique superpower of vision? And is there someone in particular that she admires with the same superpower?

[25:31] Dorri shares her philosophy that supports and informs the work that she's doing.

[27:53] Navigating the reframing of work in the current circumstances.

[30:26] As a visionary, Dorri shares what she sees for the future of our society.

[32:29] Thanking Dorri for joining the podcast and sharing her insightful thoughts!

Mentioned in this Episode:

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

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About Fifth Dimensional Leadership & Ginny Clarke Fifth-Dimensional Leadership is a podcast about leadership - knowing yourself, speaking your truth, inspiring love, expanding your consciousness and activating your mastery. As an executive recruiter and career expert currently leading executive recruiting at a Fortune 20 tech company, Ginny Clarke is a passionate and authentic thought leader with a unique and deliberate perspective on work and life. She synthesizes aspects of her life as an African-American single mother who has successfully navigated corporate America for over 30 years. She has inspired, uplifted, and changed the lives of thousands and is intentional about bringing conscious awareness to the people of all ages and stages. Every other week, a new edition of Fifth-Dimensional Leadership will include fascinating guests, covering a variety of topics: power, personal branding, self-awareness, networking, fear, and career management Stay Connected! To find more episodes or learn more, visit: ginnyclarke.com Connect with her on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube

Brutally Honest and Values-Driven: HR Leader Stephen Cerrone on What It Takes to Become a Successful, Impactful Leader Jul 31, 2020

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Welcome back to Fifth Dimensional Leadership! I'm your host, Ginny Clarke.

In this episode, I'm excited to be joined by a guest that is a really accomplished human resources leader — Stephen Cerrone! Stephen is a Human Resources Executive and advisor to CEOS, executive teams, and boards of directors on business strategy and talent priorities. He is an international business leader who drives transformational HR strategies and helps executives improve their effectiveness as leaders. He has been in a variety of industries from food and beverage to banking to retail and more. Currently, he's teaching an advanced HR course at the University of Miami Business School.

As a recruiter, I'm thrilled to be able to talk to Stephen today and hear his perspectives on the themes of leadership, HR, and fostering a culture of safety within an organization. In this episode, Stephen shares his insights on the key characteristics that are most important for leaders to have, how the role of HR has developed over time, how we can (and should) adapt as leaders going forward in an increasingly remote world, and the mindset pieces young business professionals should be putting in place to accelerate their careers. Today's conversation was a great one and I cannot wait for you all to tune in!

Key Takeaways:

[:38] About today's episode with my guest, Stephen Cerrone.

[1:15] Welcoming Stephen to the podcast!

[1:24] How we first became acquainted.

[1:35] About Stephen's background and career.

[2:12] How Stephen ended up in the human resources industry.

[4:45] Stephen's take on the role of HR when he first started vs. now.

[6:35] When did Stephen consider himself a leader in HR?

[10:05] Key characteristics that are important in a leader.

[11:00] Stephen highlights some more of the key characteristics he has seen in the best leaders across various industries.

[14:25] As someone who has been through several big economic cycles over the course of his career, how does Stephen think leaders will adapt going forward in light of this current economic crisis due to COVID-19?

[18:58] Stephen offers some invaluable tips and advice to young business professionals on what they can do to continue building their careers in this increasingly remote environment.

[23:21] How can a company or organization foster a culture where the employees feel safe to speak their truth?

[27:46] From Stephen's observations and personal experience, does he believe that boards are holding CEOs accountable to the extent that they should?

[30:18] Does Stephen have a mindset or mantra that he practices or follows that has helped him get through life and work?

[33:46] Stephen shares some insightful parting words regarding COVID-19 and leadership.

[37:30] Thanking Stephen for joining Fifth Dimensional Leadership!

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