Promoting Black Managers, Mentorship, & Self-Advocacy with Kevin Richardson | Ep. 43

Public Works Administrator Kevin Richardson messaged me about a year ago seeking career advice. This inquiry was the genesis of a new friendship and eventual "title change" designed to better reflect the role and responsibilities assigned to him at the City of Rock Hill in South Carolina.

In this episode, we illustrate the benefits of self-advocacy and discuss the importance of mentorship, especially in the context of promoting minorities up the ranks of senior leadership in the public sector. 

We also touch on the taboo topic of race and our different perspectives.

SHOW NOTES:

In this episode, Kevin mentioned the book written by Saginaw (TX) City Manager Gabe Reaume. It is called "Strangers & Angels".

Here is the link to Kevin's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-richardson-leadership/

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