The Resilient Lawyer with Jeena Cho
Business:Careers
RL 75: Jennifer McClanahan-Flint — Leaning into Diversity
In this episode, I am excited to have Jennifer McClanahan-Flint on to talk about diversity, inclusion, and the impact on being a Woman of color in the law industry.
Jennifer McClanahan-Flint is the founder of the Leverage to Lead Group and Programs. As a Career Strategist, she works primarily with ambitions women of color to help them navigate bias, compensation, and their career progression so they can continue to rise. Through her work at Leverage to Lead she has built a process to help her clients get clear about what they want out of their careers and build a plan to get it. She works with her clients to helps them stop trying to fit in and identify how their difference is the key to their continued success. One of the best ways to get to know more about her and her work is to receive her weekly newsletter. You can sign up for it here. If you would like to schedule a one-on-one consultation, email Jennifer at support@leverage2lead.com.
Topics Covered
She defines what diversity means to her and why diversity should matter to lawyers and law firms. The two types of diversity and how our awareness to these is paramount in moving forward to a more inclusive work environment and society. How diversity is related to mindfulness and how mindfulness can be the best tool to overcoming adversity and uncomfortable situations. Why leadership matters in diversity efforts and how everyone should see this as a community effort.
For more information on Jennifer, find her at the following site:
www.leverage2lead.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclanahanflint/
Sources mentioned:
https://www.amazon.com/White-Like-Me-Reflections-Privileged/dp/1593764251
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