Welcome to PERSPECTIVES, a podcast by ESSENCE LEARNING, LLC -- and a place where leaders learn from leaders. PERSPECTIVES gives space for corporate and personal development by learning from the experiences, wisdom, and point of view of other leaders. Discover and explore a wide variety of leadership topics from global leaders, authors and coaches. Essence Learning, LLC is a solution for individuals and corporations looking for personal and professional development. 1.877.657.5755 I info@esse ...
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Episode 47: Creating an Effective and Inclusive Culture
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In recent years, DE&I has become a familiar global phrase within the workplace. This 30-minute episode will take a closer look at the “I” in DE+I and highlight strategies for a more inclusive workplace culture. O.C.Tanner states, “Workplace culture took some major hits over the past two years. New challenges forced organizations and human resources…
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Episode 46: Navigating Through Crucial Conversations
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Poorly handling conversations that involve different opinions, strong emotions, or high stakes can cause stressful work environments that result in little progress, poor performance, and withdrawn employees. However, when you learn to handle crucial conversations effectively, the quality of your relationships and your workplace effectiveness tends …
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Episode 45: You Go First! Leading By Example
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The leader is typically a defining factor in what separates a strong team from a weak one. The saying “do as I say, not as I do” may have worked in the past, but it typically doesn’t get too far in today’s workplace. This episode of “Perspectives” will explore how the workplace is affected when the leader goes first and leads by example. To downloa…
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Nearly a year ago, “Perspectives” began a conversation on “Equitable Education” and today we want to continue the conversation. For this podcast, let’s use the working definition for “Equitable Education” as ‘the pursuit of creating an educational system that caters to students of all kinds and develops their educational experience accordingly.’ Th…
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As the advancement of women is highlighted during Women’s History Month, the gender bias in today’s workplace remains a part of the equality struggle. In 2023, women earned just $0.82 to the man’s one dollar. Women have a well-proven track record of leadership success within the workplace, yet still face cultural and systemic challenges attempting …
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Episode 42: "Leadership Matrix" with James L. Jacobs
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Written by James L. Jacobs, “Leadership Matrix 3.0” is a comprehensive manual and inspiring framework for leadership training and personal development. Join Essence Learning’s Phyllis Williams as she has a 20-minute one-on-one conversation with the author to discuss his book and perspectives on leadership. To download this episode's Key Learning Gu…
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Episode 41: Managing the Role of Senior Leadership
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Senior leaders oversee the work of other managers, their direct reports, and their teams – impacting America’s workforce in immeasurable ways. In this 30-minute podcast, Essence Learning’s Kanetra Hights will sit with senior executives, Crystal Kohanke and Valerie Wilson to gain insight into how they successfully manage their role of a senior leade…
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Episode 40: Building Teams That Make You Better
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There is one factor that nearly all business owners can control that may directly determine long term business success: hiring the right people and building them into a successful and powerful team that makes the organization better. According to a February 2023 Zippa article, 86% of leaders blame lack of teamwork as the top reason for workplace fa…
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The pandemic caused countless businesses to reinvent themselves at a speed once thought impossible. Retailers launched curbside delivery in two days instead of the planned 18 months, and engineering companies designed and manufactured ventilators at a record pace. These shifts happened because managers and their teams successfully pivoted. To pivot…
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Episode 38: Respecting Diversity in the Workplace
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Diversity is the mixture of individuals with differences and similarities in their appearance, abilities, experiences, beliefs, thoughts, and perspectives. As America continues to move towards a more diverse workforce, this thought-provoking episode will explore whether respect is given or earned and challenge leaders to take a deeper look inside t…
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Like most things, the buzz phrase ‘Operating at Your Max’ can be perceived from various perspectives. During this discussion Essence Learning CEO, Valerie Wilson will gain the insights of executive leaders, John Davidson, Katrina Freeman and Marci Anavitarte-Jordan as they share what it means to operate at your max! To download this episode's Key L…
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Episode 36: Result Driven Strategies
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A successful organization is driven by results; and in order to generate results, a leader must commit to a strategy. A result-driven strategy establishes employee benchmarks, prioritizing goals which ultimately leads to organization profitability. Join Essence Learning CEO, Valerie Wilson as she sits with leadership executives to discuss some best…
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Episode 35: Learning from Lessons within Leadership
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Join Essence Learning’s Kanetra Hights in a candid conversation with senior leaders, Valerie Wilson, James Jacobs, and Phyllis Williams as they share the many lessons they have learned throughout their professional careers. To download this week's Key Learning Guide, please click the following link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aai…
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Episode 34: Pursuing Leadership: How to Go After the Roles You Want!
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As the workforce continues to transition, younger generations are increasingly moving into senior executive leadership roles that Baby Boomers once occupied for decades. These newly opened senior positions have made for a more aggressive hiring pool as younger employees go after the roles they want. In this episode, join panelists Bryan McWhorter, …
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Episode 33: The Impact of Young Leaders in the Workplace
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As the workforce continues to transition, younger generations are increasingly moving into leadership roles that older generations once occupied for decades. With this shift comes a “new way of doing business” for some organizations. Join Essence Learning’s Phyllis Williams as she sits with a panel of executives to discuss this current move and its…
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Episode 32: Book Highlight - There’s A Snake On My Head
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At some point in the journey of leadership, fear, worry, and anxiety are a reality. Whether a result of workplace tension, layoffs, turn-overs, personal trauma, professional insecurities, or profit loss, successful leaders learn how to manage these challenges while effectively managing their teams. Essence Learning’s Phyllis Williams invites Mindy …
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Episode 31: The Executive Leader - Part Two
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During this 30-minute podcast, Essence Learning CEO, Valerie J. Wilson sits with Executive Coach and Leadership Expert, Drew T. Jackson to discuss the keys to successful executive leadership. Click here to download Drew’s book, “The Executive Leaders Handbook”: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:39dfe2f6-f9e1-3bce-b392-8bd741…
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Episode 30: The Executive Leader - Part One
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During this 20-minute episode, Essence Learning’s Kanetra Hights welcomes Drew T. Jackson to “Perspectives” to share his professional journey and new book “The Executive Leaders Handbook – A Guide for the Daily Challenges of Leadership”. As an Executive Coach and Leadership Expert, Drew has serviced companies such as Chick-fil-A, Lennox, Pinnacle B…
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Episode 29: Teaching and Leading - Equity In Education
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Are all school systems treated equal? For this podcast, let’s use the working definition of “Equitable Education” as ‘the pursuit of creating an educational system that caters to students of all kinds and develops their educational experience accordingly.’ This means that no matter what a student’s background, language, race, economic profile, gend…
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Episode 28: Millennials Impact in the Workplace
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There is power in a diverse workforce. This 30-minute podcast focuses on the characteristics and formative life experiences of the five generations that are currently active in the workplace – specifically the Millennial generation and their impact in the workforce as the largest age group in the US Labor Force. Join Essence Learning, Kanetra Hight…
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Episode 27: Mentorship and Allies in the Workplace - Part 2
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Essence Learning hosted a previous podcast (Episode 5) “Mentoring in the Workplace from Male Perspectives”. This was an opportunity for participants to gain insight, from the male perspective into the benefits of connecting with leaders for inspiration and mentorship. During this two-part podcast, we will continue the conversation and expand the pe…
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Episode 26: Mentorship and Allies in the Workplace - Part 1
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Essence Learning hosted a previous podcast (Episode 5) “Mentoring in the Workplace from Male Perspectives”. This was an opportunity for participants to gain insight, from the male perspective into the benefits of connecting with leaders for inspiration and mentorship. During this two-part podcast, we will continue the conversation and expand the pe…
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Episode 25: Accelerating Your Personal Development
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As leaders, we at times try to control people and projects to generate the best outcomes, when in actuality there is only one person we can control – Ourselves! Join executive leadership coach David Porter as he shares how to accelerate a leader’s personal development with Essence Learning’s Kanetra Hights. Expand your circle of influence and incre…
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Episode 24: Minding Your Business: Keys to Successful Entrepreneurship
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a record-breaking 5.4 million new businesses were formed in the United States last year. Within this 30-minute podcast entrepreneurs Ericka Johnson, Raquel Bonds, and Kiotti Coquillian will discuss this recent entrepreneurial boom and share [spiritual] insight into minding your own business, specifically from th…
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Episode 23: Generational Differences in the Workplace
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There is power in a diverse workforce. This 30-minute podcast focuses on the characteristics and formative life experiences of the five generations that are currently active in the workplace. Join Essence Learning CEO, Valerie Wilson, and executive leaders Ruben Gonzales, Kati Uminski, and Jo A. Waters as they discuss how the diverse presence of ea…
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Episode 22: The Evolution of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
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Essence Learning CEO, Valerie Wilson welcomes Principal Leadership Consultant, M. Elizabeth Holmes, Global DEI Leader, Ruben Gonzales, and Chief Solutions Officer and DEI Expert, April Thomas to the table to discuss the evolution of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace. As some of the world’s leaders in DEI, the panelist will explore t…
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In Essence Learning’s June 2022 issue of the Perspective newsletter, our featured article “America Is Now Hiring: What Works In 2022”, starts by stating “In his 2022 State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden declared that “it’s time for Americans to get back to work”. With a record number of 47.4 million Americans quitting their jobs in 2021 …
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Episode 20: Women and Minority Leaders
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Women currently make up the majority of the workforce at 52%. However, according to McKinsey & Company, for every 100 men promoted to a managerial role, only 85 women advanced to the same position. This gap was even larger for women of color as only 71 Latinas and 50 Black women received a promotion. Consequently, women remain underrepresented at t…
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Episode 19: Building a House for Diversity
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Championed as the ‘Father of Diversity’, Dr. R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr. introduced the world to the Giraffe and Elephant who lived in the same neighborhood. Published over 20 years ago, Thomas’ book, “Building a House for Diversity”, offers strategies for the workforce that remain foundational principles today. This episode’s round table of leaders i…
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Episode 18: Opportunities For Networking
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Essence Learning’s, Dr. Jeanie Murphy will be joined at the table by Recruitment Strategist Walter A. Campbell, Recruiting and Training Coordinator Trisha Cantu, and Start Here with Ericka CEO, Ericka Johnson. This episode will help listeners identify networking opportunities that will move them forward in their careers. Guest will also share their…
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Episode 17 - Boards, Funds, and Fun: Leading a Thriving Nonprofit
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Join Essence Learning’s Jeanie Murphy as she discusses leading a thriving nonprofit with Abigail Moore, CEO of San Antonio Council on Alcohol & Drug Awareness (SACADA), and Ivette Mayo, Founder & CEO of Power on Heels Fund, Inc. This episode will highlight the wide range of challenges and rewards within a nonprofit, from balancing Board relationshi…
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Episode 16: Allyship in the Workplace
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Certified Professional Coach, J. Camille Hambey and HR Professional Wendy Ables join Essence Learning’s Kanetra Hights for a conversation on Allyship in the Workplace. Kiki, Camille, and Wendy will give their perspective as to why allyship matters and its benefits in the workplace. Additionally, the episode will highlight strategies for creating a …
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Episode 15: Goal Setting with Intentionality
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In this episode, corporate Leader, Kanetra Hights sits with Start with Ericka CEO, Ericka Johnson and Essence Learning’s, Dr. Jeanie Murphy to discuss leading with intentional goals and plans. This episode will leave listeners with tips and strategies to develop an intentional action plan to reach both personal and professional goals, no matter wha…
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Episode 14: Leaders In Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Join Essence Learning’s Kanetra Hights as she gains the perspectives of leaders in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Essence Learning CEO, Valerie Wilson; Leadership and Success Director, John Jacobs; Chief Solutions Officer and DEI Expert, April Thomas; and Recruitment and DEI Strategist, Walter A. Campbell. During this 30-minute episode, list…
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Episode 13: Creating Headspace for Work - Mental Health in the Workplace
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This episode continues the conversation “Creating Headspace for Work”, an article in Essence Learning’s latest Perspective newsletter (www.essencelearning.net/newsletter), with Essence Learning’s, Kanetra Hights, Mental Health Advocate Destinee Wells, Community Leader Joel Bangilan, and Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Dr. Tiffany Phillips…
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As leaders, we are all responsible for fostering an inclusive work culture that respects and values the contributions, perspectives, and experiences of everyone across the organization. Join Essence Learning CEO, Valerie J. Wilson, as she and guest panelists, Wendy Ables, Ruben Gonzales, and Kanetra Hights discuss signs that indicate respect is at …
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Episode 11: Leading With Unchecked Boxes
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When asked to describe a leader, many will list certain attributes that characterize the behaviors of a leader; someone they want to work with based on their leadership skills. What tends to be the response, however, when a leader doesn’t check the ‘standard’ boxes of gender, race, sexual orientation, body size, disability, etc.? Join Essence Learn…
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Episode 10: Leading with a Balanced Life
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Time is an extremely valuable resource. Although we cannot manufacture, replenish, or save time, we can add value to it. Join Essence Learning’s Valerie Wilson and Leadership and Professional Development Coach, Camille Hambey as they share their perspectives and experiences with creating a balance focused on all the important areas of their lives. …
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Episode 9: Q&A with Essence Learning CEO, Valerie J. Wilson
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Join Tierra Cole as she sits for a 30-minute Q&A with Essence Learning CEO, Valerie J. Wilson To download this episodes Key Learning Guide, click the link below: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:e5f19f86-ad44-3faf-8cbd-0a863a3720d8بقلم Essence Learning, LLC
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Episode 8 - Essence of Black Women Leaders
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Essence Learning celebrated Black women in leadership with a Perspective Newsletter piece by Jessica Gold. This Podcast will continue the conversation and explore black women experiences with leadership in the workplace and their journeys through diversity, generational differences and more. These perspectives tie into a broader conversation around…
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Episode 7: Leading Through Listening
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Join Essence Learning’s, Kanetra Hights and executive leadership coach David Porter as they share their perspectives on leading through listening. Click below to download this week's Key Learning Guide: https://www.essencelearning.net/uploads/1/2/0/4/120497675/perspectives_keylearnings_episode7_leadingthroughlistening.pdf…
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Episode 6 - Working Mothers Managing Work-Life Balance
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Join Essence Learning's Tasha Pettiford and mom-executives, Abigail Moore, Crystal Blake and Katrina Freeman as they share perspectives on balancing their leadership roles with motherhood. Click the link below for this week's Key Learning Guide: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:7d0cb5d8-d299-3591-97a1-1debdf0ec2a1…
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Join Essence Learning’s Robert Lee as he discusses mentoring in the workplace from the male perspective with corporate leaders Roberto Jolliffe and John Jacobs Click below to download this episode's Key Learning Guide: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.essencelearning.net/uploads/1/2/0/4/120497675/perspectives_keylearn…
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Episode 4: Leading by Influence to Make an Impact
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Join Jeanie Murphy and Kanetra Hights as they share perspectives on leadership and discuss the power of influence with Essence Learning CEO, Valerie Wilson. Click below to download this episode's Key Learning Guide: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.essencelearning.net/uploads/1/2/0/4/120497675/perspectives_keylearning…
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Episode 3 - Movies & TV: A Dive Into America’s Diversity Impact
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Join Essence Learning’s Tierra Cole, Kanetra Hights, and Robert Lee as they share their perspectives on diversity and discuss movies and television shows that dive into America’s diversity impact. Click below to download this episode's Key Learning Guide. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.essencelearning.net/uploads/1/…
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Episode 2: Diversity in the Workplace: Millennials Perspective on Racial and Ethnic Diversity
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Join corporate millennials, John Jacobs, Katrina Freeman and Ruben Gonzales for a transparent look, from their perspective, at racial and ethnic diversity inside the workplace. The goal of this 30-minute podcast is to offer an insightful glance into the workplace from a diverse perspective and offer solutions for a more inclusive culture. Click bel…
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Episode 1: How to Be a Courageous Leader (audio)
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Leading from any perspective, especially in today’s complex business climate, requires courage. Join Essence Learning CEO and executive leadership coach David Porter as they discuss their perspectives on bold leadership and discover tips to introduce a more courageous work culture in times of change. Click below to download this episode's Key Learn…
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Welcome to Perspectives, a podcast by Essence Learning LLC and a place where leaders learn from leaders. This time together is a weekly conversation promoting leadership growth and development through shared insights and experiences. Join us on this journey as we learn from influencers who impact people's lives everyday. You can find Perspectives b…
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Perspectives by Essence Learning Is Coming Soon (audio)
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Welcome to PERSPECTIVES, a podcast by ESSENCE LEARNING, LLC -- and a place where leaders learn from leaders. PERSPECTIVES gives space for corporate and personal development by learning from the experiences, wisdom, and point of view of other leaders. Discover and explore a wide variety of leadership topics from global leaders, authors and coaches. …
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