SIPS & Leadership Episode 8 with Randy Moore on Leading through Systems of Underemployment for College Graduates
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EPISODE SUMMARY
Randy Moore is the Chief Operating Officer of COOP, an organization with the mission to overcome underemployment through digital skills and peer connections. He shares opening pathways for people who are first generation college students and acquainting them with access to professional social capital.
CLICK HERE to listen to our episode as we discuss the leader/follower relationship, being both authentic and professional, and the constant learning we all need to do as leaders regardless of background.
A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
The success of a leader is interdependent on the team they are working with and the goal they all share.
A good leader should not only be able to inspire others but also be able to follow.
It is crucial to identify and explain systems of oppression, specifically within the United States, to help young people identify and understand these systems and navigate them better.
SHAMELESS PLUG
Always be a continuous learner.
Quote by Chinua Achebe: “One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised.”
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
What progress have you seen in equipping college graduates to successfully enter the working force?
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SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).