Listen "SE01 E10 - The Importance of Investing in Your Work Culture | Malaika Serrano"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, John Kandray sits down with Malaika Serrano, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) at Guild Education. Malaika shares her journey of building and scaling an award-winning enterprise learning and inclusion function at a high-growth startup, and how she leverages AI to design strategies that strengthen leadership pipelines, expand learner capabilities, and foster inclusive, high-performing cultures.Connect with Malaika on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malaikaserrano/I hope you enjoyed this episode. Like and subscribe to never miss new uploads!- John Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kandray/Visit the John Kandray Consulting website here: https://johnkandrayconsulting.com/Listen to Interaction on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CRyAOtxD4kcILBLR90GJsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interaction/id1815701458Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/021f1171-6809-44fa-8ac4-17ca01eff6cf/interaction#InteractionPodcast #InclusiveLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceCulture #HumanConnection #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork #ResilientLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipPodcast #EmployeeWellbeing #AuthenticLeadership #WorkplaceBelonging #LeadingWithEmpathyThe Interaction Podcast hosted by John Kandray dives into the evolving world of leadership and workplace culture. With a focus on inclusive leadership, psychological safety, resilience, and authentic connection, each episode brings you conversations with forward-thinking leaders and experts. Together, we explore practical strategies for creating workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. Whether you’re leading a team, shaping culture, or simply curious about the human side of high performance, this podcast offers insights to help you navigate change with confidence and impact.
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