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Episode Synopsis
“I believe that the current standards of professionalism within the capitalist system were not made for or by people of the global majority and of marginalized groups,” Desi Carson shares. “Debunking professionalism, for me, is just bringing back the human component of it and how we can lead with love, compassion, kindness and understanding within the workplace.” Desi Carson is Development Partner and Director of Programs and Partnerships at IDEAS Generation. In addition to being a community builder and social activist, she is an advocate, speaker, and writer. Desi is a mental health equity champion using hair care as an entry point with her business, PsychoHairapy, which she manages as Business Development Manager.In this week’s show we talk about:The hybrid model of face-to-face and remote work, and why it shouldn’t inspire fear.Restructuring how we perceive time and deadlines.Managing the different needs and work styles of a team as a leader.Dismantling the traditional punitive and rigid workplace culture.ResourcesDesi Carson on LinkedIn
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