Menttium Matters

Taking Control of Your Career with Kimberly Grey, Vice President of Global Talent Management for Leggett and Platt

The ballroom dancer Ginger Rogers is said to have done everything Fred Astaire did, only backwards and in heels. Which is an excellent illustration of the additional challenges and hurdles that women, professionals of color, and other groups of difference can face in the corporate world. And how different the view may be, depending on who and where you are.

In this episode Kimberly Grey, Vice President of Global Talent Management for Leggett and Platt, shares with us her perspective and insight as a Black Woman who has successfully navigated her career as an executive leader. Kim offers tips around the skills she largely credits with her success including: networking, setting expectations and being effective in holding others accountable. Her authenticity, and wisdom around intentionality, make for a great conversation – while also reinforcing how much we can learn when we choose to broaden our view!

How to Ask for What You Want with Karen Laos, motivational speaker, author, podcast host, trainer, and executive coach

In this episode, communication expert Karen Laos, reveals a proven four-step process for asking for what you want. Karen offers strategies for getting clear on what you want, overcoming self-doubt, building a case for your idea, and asking in a way that makes it hard to say no. Listeners will learn to ask for what they want with greater confidence and ease.

Recognizing the Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace with Vera Lewis, Vice President of Development and Communications at Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

In this episode, we connect with Vera Michelle Lewis, who is the Vice President of Development and Communications for the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. We focus on the topic of mental health – which is increasingly being recognized not as a stigma, but as a human issue that we will all deal with at some point in our lives. In fact, with global unhappiness currently at an all time high, many of us are seeking a way to increase our own sense of well-being right now. Vera shares openly and authentically what she has learned (both professionally and personally), through the lens of a female professional of color. And her message of reaching out to others, not surprisingly, echoes the essence of mentoring.

Inclusive Leadership with Craig Warren, CEO of Washburn Center for Children

In this episode, Craig Warren talks about leading an organization so that equity, diversity, and inclusion are reflected in the policies, processes, and culture. He discusses the difference between individual bias and systemic bias and encourages leaders to use data to measure DEI outcomes. He notes that inclusive leaders must do their own self-reflection and should follow the Platinum Rule.

Effective Cross-Cultural Communication and Tips for Leading Global Teams with Gerardo Soula, Strategic Partner at CrearContextos

In this episode, global HR leader Gerardo Soula shares his expertise on: leading global teams; mentoring people from other cultures; effective cross-cultural communication; influencing people around the globe; change management; and successful M&As. You will learn his best practices for global leadership in this changing business landscape.

The Intersection of DEI and Mentoring with Missy Chicre, CEO of Menttium and Scott Hoesman, CEO of inQuest

In this episode, Menttium’s CEO Missy Chicre, and inQUEST’s CEO Scott Hoesman come together for a conversation about the intersection of DEI and mentoring. Through the lens of their rich backgrounds, they share powerful examples of how mentoring and DEI enable an organization to achieve impact and drive outcomes. They also discuss innovative leadership practices for expressing, modeling, and reinforcing a high-performing organizational culture where everyone feels valued, respected, welcomed, and heard.

Four Pillars of Success with Ha-Keem Abdel-Khaliq, Vice President of Global Human Resources at Molex

In this episode, Ha-Keem Abdel Khaliq, a Global HR leader and executive coach, shares his four pillars for success based on his book, You’re Worth it! Advice, Insights, and Inspiration to Propel Your Career. He shares his best practices for authentic self-promotion, which includes questions you should ask yourself to make it easier to talk about your strengths.

Navigating Your Career in Corporate America with Ha-Keem Abdel-Khaliq, Vice President of Human Resources at Molex

In this episode, Ha-Keem Abdel-Khaliq, a Global HR leader and executive coach, offers excellent advice for career planning based on his book, You’re Worth it! Navigating Your Career in Corporate America. This episode will help listeners think about career planning in a new way. Coach Ha-Keem also offers best practices for taking your career to the next level.

The 5-Step Framework for an Unstoppable Career with Maria Kauffman, Engineer and Podcast Host of The Everyday Heroine

In this episode, we take a look at the intersection of focus and resilience. We hear from Maria Kauffman, a women's leadership expert who transformed her corporate engineer experience into a life coach practice (as well as creating the podcast “The Everyday Heroine”). Maria discusses the common misconception that resilience is a personal trait, when in fact it is a skill we can all develop. She shares a 5-step process that provides the structure to focus on who we are, how we may choose to face our challenges, and how we can take ownership of our careers. Join us for an inspiring and joyful conversation.

Navigating the Changing Technology Landscape with Dr. Leanne Ward, Partner of Federal Gov’t. and Defense at Kearney

In the past year, the technology landscape has witnessed remarkable progress, particularly in breakthroughs related to artificial intelligence. In this episode of the Menttium Matters Podcast, Dr. Leanne Ward shares her perspective on where AI is elevating the way we connect, collaborate, and communicate and explores the important question of how businesses can adopt AI in an ethical and responsible way.