Published Jun 19, 2020

Rapid Response: How business can engage against racism, w/Shellye Archambeau (MetricStream, Nordstrom, Verizon)

Shellye Archambeau, former CEO of MetricStream and current board member at Verizon and Nordstrom, discusses the crucial role of businesses in fighting racism, offering insights into leadership, systemic injustices, and the transformative power of protests.

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Rapid Response: How business can engage against racism, w/Shellye Archambeau (MetricStream, Nordstrom, Verizon)

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Business Accountability

Leadership Lessons

Systemic Injustice

Protests as Catalysts

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Rapid Response: How business can engage against racism, w/Shellye Archambeau (MetricStream, Nordstrom, Verizon)

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Business AccountabilityShellye Archambeau, former CEO of MetricStream and current board member at Verizon and Nordstrom, discusses the pivotal role businesses can play in combating racism. She emphasizes the need for transparency, accountability, and sustained efforts to drive meaningful change.

Business Accountability

Leadership LessonsShellye Archambeau shares her personal experiences as a Black woman in leadership and offers actionable advice on navigating careers and addressing racial issues. She emphasizes the importance of board diversity and open communication in fostering an inclusive workplace.

Leadership Lessons

Systemic InjusticeShellye Archambeau addresses the systemic injustices within the criminal justice system and the importance of education and awareness in combating these issues. She also explores how economic disparity intersects with racial injustice, emphasizing the need for systemic change.

Systemic Injustice

Protests as CatalystsShellye Archambeau discusses the historical and current role of protests in driving social change. She highlights the importance of public perception and the diverse nature of modern movements.

Protests as Catalysts

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