Leading With Empathy & Allyship

Jul 19 2023 7
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Join us each week for deep, real conversations about how we can all be more inclusive leaders in our workplaces and communities. In intimate conversations with advocates, activists, and allies, TED speaker and author Melinda Briana Epler provides a safe space to learn, build empathy for each other, and understand tangible actions we can all take. You can join us live too! Details at https://ally.cc

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Jun 28 2023 46 mins  
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May 31 2023 49 mins  
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