In this, episode we speak with Author, Educator, Executive Coach, and Motivational Speaker, Mel Parker, about the roadmap to leadership for black men. He shares the do’s and don’ts he learned on the road to leadership. Mel understands the challenge of walking the tightrope of having to be bold but not reckless, strong but not intimidating, innovative but not careless as a black male professional seeking to advance through the ranks. Mel shares his personal and professional in depth career advice for black men looking to climb the corporate ladder. For more information about Mel visit https://takethelimitsoff.com/.
You can also watch the VIDEO of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/g6aGbt8mDg4
Episode Highlights:
[05:26] The Impact of Transformative Life Events
[15:26] Tackling the Learning Curve
[22:01] Walking the Tightrope as a Black Male Professional
[28:41] Four Quality Relationships You Need to Build
[33:27] Developing Professionally Through Feedback
[35:24] Three Must Do Actions to Get Into Leadership
[41:26] How to Build 360 Degrees of Trust
[51:49] The C-Suite Mindset
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
The Parker Principles: 10 Leadership Force Multipliers - https://takethelimitsoff.com/parker-principles/
Fortune - http://fortune.com/black-executives-men-c-suite/
About "But What About Me?" Podcast:
But What About Me? is an insightful and motivating career advice podcast that aims to be a solution oriented sound hub that addresses the obstacles underrepresented job seekers experience during their career journey.
Jennifer invites career coaches and experts, D&I leaders and practitioners, professors, hiring experts, and influencers to speak to the unique issues that are relevant to job seekers that are Asian, LGBTQ, Black, Latino, Women, People with Disabilities, Veteran, and Next Generation.
Jennifer’s guests offer real solutions to the pain points that hinder underrepresented job seekers
