Social Justice Warrior Takema Robinson (Creating safe spaces in a polarized world)

Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life

Takema Robinson is the CEO and founder of Converge, a national social justice consulting firm whose purpose is to accelerate the creation of a radically just new world where communities of color thrive. You can reach Takema at her website https://convergeforchange.com
Some of the highlights Takema shares:

• Sources for Takema's personal mission include the birth of her micro-preemie son (born at 21 weeks at 1lb 11oz) and her inherited legacy of social justice warriors
• We live in a polarized world
• How to create safe spaces for difficult conversations
• What can we do together that we can't do alone?
• Leadership begins with self - hold up a mirror
• Be honest with yourself
• Be the safe place
• Learning to value variety and uniqueness
• Recognize people's gifts and talents
• People want to be seen and they want to contribute
• Build relationships and connections within the organization
• "Culture eats strategy for breakfast" - what is the culture of your organization?
• Self care (or lack of it) affects our ability to lead
• Would your organization benefit from an "equity audit"?
• And more

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