In the Cut
LEADERSHIP BLOG
An intro from Sheila.
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Dave Walker
Dave Walker says he’s actively pursuing retirement but retirement isn’t actively pursuing him! Before the idea of taking a break came to Dave, he spent more than 30 years in international development in the public health and conservation sectors. Dedicated to building the scale and scope of development programs in more than 50 countries, he developed strategic plans, led multi-function social marketing teams, managed cost-efficient operations and guided research driving product and process innovation. And to think this all started when we sat in side-by-side cubicles dreaming up new products at Quaker Oats in Chicago, Illinois!
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Susan Long-Walsh
For more than 30 years, Susan Long-Walsh has studied not only how people experience work, but why the same workplace can inspire trust in some and frustration in others. She has viewed complex workplaces from multiple vantage points—as an employee, manager, recruiter, executive, founder, advisor, consultant, coach, board member and employee resource group chair. All positions provided a view of how leadership works for the good and not so good of the people impacted. She’s a woman who has had access and has the receipts that tell the story.
In the Cut Leadership Interview with Tyra Mariani
My In the Cut Leadership Conversations are back for a 2nd season! And who better to kick off this season with than my friend and colleague, Tyra Mariani.
Throughout Tyra’s more than twenty-five years working across multiple sectors and organizational structures, she gained firsthand experience on the challenges and benefits of leading, working and managing change in dynamic environments. As the president of the Schultz Family Foundation, she worked alongside Sheri and Howard Schultz in accelerating the family’s work to address inequality. Now the founder and principal of UP Advisors, she provides coaching and strategic advising services to help clients create results for themselves and their teams.
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Tuti Scott
Born in a rural town and shaped by adversity and resilience, Tuti’s participation in basketball provided her with her first taste of belonging, leadership and achievement. Acknowledging her white privilege, Tuti forged a path of equity for women leading change in companies, nonprofit organizations and in the game of money and power. A lifelong feminist, Tuti’s passion for humanity and the survival of our planet are at the core of what motivates her.
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Wilma Wallace
A senior executive leader, Wilma brings experience designing and leading global legal, risk, compliance and ESG programs (including equity) and enterprise transformation. As a legal expert, former Corporate Secretary, Corporate Executive and seasoned public and nonprofit board member, she is known as a collaborative, values-driven partner and trusted advisor. Wilma is a champion for social impact, environmental justice, and human rights and a frequent public speaker and instructor on leadership, law department management, business and human rights, and transforming into a more just, equitable and sustainable society.
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Veronica Very
Veronica is the founder and visionary behind Wonder of Women International, and the co-creator of the award-winning WOW Gallery, and the Dear Sista, I See You. Healing Art Exhibition, and WOW Healing Villa South Africa all co-imagined and created and owned with the love of her life, internationally renowned visual artist Hiawatha D. Veronica is a thought-provoking speaker, teacher, and writer, who compels audiences to remember their power and activate their purpose. A beautiful force of love and light, she easily fosters community and invites us to return to our breath and lean into self-care to co-create change in our individual lives, society, and the world.
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Andrea Willis
With a life dedicated to making the world better for children and their families, Andrea lives the mission of every organization she works with and for. She’s the partner on a leadership team who you can always rely on to hold your confidence and share her honest perspective on challenging situations. Underneath all that is a writer with stories to tell!
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Ada Williams Prince
A creative leader at the cutting edge of global and domestic philanthropy, Ada is a well-known connector of people and ideas for impact. She has successfully designed and informed programmatic, policy and funding decisions and for 2 decades has advanced the power and influence of women and girls of color. Ada is among the dynamic leaders who are growing a community of funders committed to transformation in philanthropy.
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Dr. Nwando Anyaoku
Nwando is known for her strategic brain, compassionate heart and ability to speak into complex decision-making environments with clarity and conviction. Over 2 decades, she has combined clinical and operational experience with advocacy in leading transformative healthcare strategies. Her roles are underpinned by her commitment to innovation and equity and her expertise as a board-certified pediatrician.
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Venu Gupta
Committed to fostering solidarity and political engagement among people of color across backgrounds and identities, Venu’s work spans many sectors including law, business, media, education and nonprofit. A compassionate, human-centered leader, Venu works with individuals and clients to explore and promote anti-racism and racial justice practices.
Sheila and Venu discussed Venu’s leadership style and her aspirations to transition into ministry. They also explored the concept of inspiration, the importance of decision-making and the impact of personal values on leadership.
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Archita Fritz
Archita says that she was never supposed to be in those rooms. Not in boardrooms where multi-million-dollar decisions get made. Not in private equity meetings where marketing is an afterthought. Not in leadership huddles. The only woman. The only person of color. The only voice asking different questions. And yet, here she is. A LinkedIn Top Voice in Thought Leadership and award-winning product marketing strategist, innovator, keynote speaker, podcaster and board member.
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Dr. Thane Kreiner
Dr. Thane Kreiner started his impressive career as a scientist, founding and leading 4 life sciences ventures as the CEO. As the Executive Director of Santa Clara University’s Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, he transformed it into the world’s leading university-based accelerator. Building on his relationship with Santa Clara University, Thane co-founded Black Corporate Board Readiness designed to accelerate the representation of qualified Black leaders in corporate governance.
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Sena Kwawu
Sena holds equally the skills of an operator and innovator and has put them to good use over his impressive career in high growth and mature public companies. His transformational leadership instincts started in Ghana and have benefited global teams and the customers they serve. At whatever table Sena has a seat, expect that his contributions will matter today and for many days to follow.
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Tsitsi Hampton
Meet Tsitsi Hampton, a career merchant with a strong female family foundation, she leads with a spirit grounded in respect and collaboration. She is always comfortable in her leadership roles and clear about what needs to happen “in the moment” to successfully lead her teams. As she says, “Leadership must be fluid to meet the moment.”
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Delida Costin
Committed to equipping individuals and teams to get to where they want to be, Delida Costin has spent more than 3 decades serving as a chief legal officer, chief people officer, corporate secretary, board member and investor.
I guarantee that if you read this short In the Cut Leadership Conversation, you’ll leave with something new on your mind.
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Lisha Bell
My 2nd installment of In The Cut Leadership Conversations, features Lisha Bell, a tech veteran and a fearless warrior in the creation of wealth for underrepresented founders and investors.
Read her inspiring story and why her work is so important… for all of us.
In the Cut Leadership Conversation with Greg Webb
In my first in a series of In The Cut Leadership Conversations, meet Greg Webb. He’s a veteran in the beverage industry having owned an Anheuser-Busch distributorship in New Jersey and holding management roles with Anheuser-Busch and Miller Coors. He continues his work consulting with distributors on growth strategies and serving on the Advisory Board of the National Black Brewers Association.
You’re invited to read his evolving story of leadership.