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In this Season Finale episode of extensio@work™, we explore the role and responsibilities of corporate Board members, the power of authentic leadership, how Boards are reacting to evolving issues of equity, and the transformative consequence of connection with others. Our guest is the visionary corporate Board Director Herman Bulls, repeatedly listed by Savoy Magazine as one of the Top 100 Blacks in Corporate America and one of the Most Influential Black Directors in Corporate America.

In this episode, we're discussing ableism, women-owned businesses, entrepreneurship, venture capital, cancer, resilience and courage. Our guest is VC investor turned startup founder Ashley Yesayan, the founder and CEO of One Village, a marketplace connecting cancer patients and their supporters with the content, tools, products, and services they need to make life easier before, during, and after treatment.

In this episode of extensio@work™, we're discussing inclusive leadership: what it means, why it matters, and how it accelerates productivity, equity and innovation at work. Our guest is General Counsel and DEI executive Stephanie Gilliard. Stephanie describes the behaviors and attributes of inclusive leaders, the perils of code switching, the influence of implicit bias, why inauthenticity defeats progression, and how conflict and dissent can be a catalyst for holistic decision-making.

In this episode of extensio@work™, we explore the relationship between Justice and faith, equity, and morality. Our guest is activist, author, and N Street Village leader Schroeder Stribling. We discuss the elements of our common human condition, what it means to be a white ally in the anti-racism movement, and the significance of vulnerability, love, and community in our shared pursuit of justice.

In this episode, we receive a rare, inside view of how hotel leaders used grit, ingenuity, communication, and teamwork to pull through a national shutdown and lead their teams to resilience, reopening and recovery. Our guest is the incomparable Mary Rogers, award-winning VP and GM of the iconic and legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel and resort. We learn about the transformational impact of empathetic leadership, the unique collaborative spirit of the hospitality industry (yielding innovation and continuity), and why we need travel, leisure, and hospitality experiences to nourish our souls and connect us with friends and family.  This story of endurance, innovation and leadership is a heartwarming testament to the human spirit and an inspiring, hopeful message in a post-pandemic world.

In this episode, we're learning about the new National Museum of the American Latino, to be erected on the National Mall and commemorating over 500 years of Latino contributions to the building, shaping and defending of America. We discuss the tireless efforts of advocates who spent decades supporting the creation of this museum, and we're enlightened by stories of the rich history, legacy and impact of Latino culture in the United States. Our guest is Danny Vargas, one of Latino Leaders Magazine's 2020 Most Influential Latinos and the Chairman Emeritus of the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino.

During this episode, we're discussing mental health and the impact of the pandemic on our approach to leadership and team engagement. We talk about order and chaos, the importance of failure as a predicate to innovation, the active listening qualities of effective "cyber leaders" and why agility and compassion are competitive advantages. Learn the 5 self-care activities that bring us happiness. Our guest is organizational and clinical psychologist Dr. Greg Powell.

During this episode, we're discussing joy, music, teamwork, resilience and community. Our guest is Joanie Madden, one of the greatest musicians in the history of Irish music in America and the driving force behind the ground breaking all-female band, Cherish the Ladies.

A transformational conversation with the visionary leader Beth Brooke, named eleven times to the Forbes list of the "World's 100 Most Powerful Women". We discuss the critical importance of humility, how to value difference, mentorship, sponsorship (and the distinction between the two), values-based leadership, "success" vs. "significance", and how to use your platform to make a difference in the world.

During this episode, we're discussing the art and science of entrepreneurship, how to develop big ideas to create impact, and the critical importance of purpose and joy. Our guest is Pam Allyn, a world-renowned literacy expert, author and social entrepreneur.