Recognizing The Impact Of Current Events On Our Work Lives

In Episode 81, Melinda is joined by leadership and management experts LaTricia Frederick and Jared Seide in a live recording. They discuss important ways for us to recognize, as well as protect our well-being from, the impact of current events on our work lives. They also dive into how managers, companies, and allies can take part in creating safe, compassionate spaces for addressing our experiences—whether it be through showing support, harnessing the power of vulnerability, or sharing stories.

About LaTricia (she/her)

LaTricia “LT” Frederick is a Director of People & Communities focused on driving Workforce Planning, Organization Design, and People Strategies across the Cisco enterprise. She is also a Certified Executive Coach and a recent graduate of the McKinsey Black Executive Leadership program.

She is known for helping people discover their true passions, overcome barriers to achievement, and establish a plan for personal and professional success.

About Jared (he/him)

Jared Seide is the author of the book, “Where Compassion Begins.” He is the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Council, a nonprofit organization that trains groups and individuals to promote wellness and resiliency, to foster compassion, and to build community.

Jared has led trainings and retreats focusing on compassion, reconciliation, and community-building around the world and has been a Resident Fellow at the Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center.

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Connect With LaTricia

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ltfrederick/

Twitter: twitter.com/ltfrederick

Connect With Jared

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jared-seide-576b5572/

Facebook: facebook.com/jared.seide/

Twitter: twitter.com/Center4Council

Instagram: instagram.com/center4council/

Connect With Us

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Production Team

Creator & Host: Melinda Briana Epler

Co-Producers: Renzo Santos & Christina Swindlehurst Chan

Creative Director @ Podcast Rocket: Rob Scheerbarth

This episode is sponsored by First Tech Federal Credit Union, a member-owned financial institution that is powered by a people-before-profit philosophy. Learn more at https://www.firsttechfed.com/.

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