In business, striving for your next step is how you stay alive. If you’re content where you are, you had better be really content because before long, you will find yourself alone there.
Now, it’s time to widen our goals for representation. There are large gaps to be filled in the creative industry. And while African Americans have been trailblazers in creating companies and initiatives to take control of the narrative, we also need to ensure that the creative industry as a whole is inclusive and welcoming.
Future leaders must not only be able to adapt, but master adaptability to be successful. With businesses, markets and operations constantly changing today, adaptability is more important than ever.
Mental health has its difficulties being accepted in our culture, especially in the workplace. When one woman did take time off for her mental health, she messaged her team to let them know and her boss’ response is quite surprising.