Exceptionally Good: Leaders for a Better World
We bring you in-depth interviews with exceptional leaders who drive toward a different bottom line — leaders from health care, philanthropy, non-profits, education and rescue services who are doing exceptional work for the good of the world. Exploring their origin stories, their leadership journey and the lessons they learned on their path -- sometimes the hard way -- we bring you close to understand how exceptional leaders tick.
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Exceptionally Good: Leaders for a Better World
1. Kemi Akinsanya-Rose - Executive Leader - Leading with Your Authentic Self: Drop the Mask, Play Soccer in Lagos
Where do you feel it in your body when you are out of integrity with yourself?
When do you find yourself “wearing the mask” and what would happen if you drop it?
Are you growing? Or are you decaying?
Join us in today's episode with Kemi Akinsanya-Rose, the COO of Cambium Learning Group and a pioneer in leadership and education. Kemi shares her extensive leadership journey, spanning high-level roles in operations, strategy, marketing, diversity, and equity. From her beginnings in financial services, to impactful roles in education with the New York City Department of Education and EL Education, Kemi's story is rich with insights and experiences. We explore the integral balance of mind, heart, and gut in leadership, the importance of vulnerability and authenticity, and the value of curiosity and community. She also reflects on how her multicultural identity and personal challenges, such as living with MS, have shaped her approach to leadership and social good. This episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration for leaders aspiring to create meaningful impact.
“Part of my leadership journey was around examining why did I become that person of the masks, the layers and the armor – especially as a Black woman in corporate America – making sure that I was ready for whatever came at me, whether it was positive or negative.”
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ASU GVS Summit Session:
https://www.asugsvsummit.com/speakers/kemi-akinsanya-rose
Kemi on Paying Attention - Power Trip 2023 Speaker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=MTB6Q_w2Ibo&feature=youtu.be
Cambium Learning Group
https://www.cambiumlearning.com/about-us
EL Education
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