LEADERSHIP THROUGH HISTORY, LAW AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE with judge ronald ellis and jamil ellis, ep. 45
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Judge Ronald Ellis is a retired federal magistrate judge and Jamil Ellis is . Together on their podcast, Ellis Conversations, they discuss wealth, voting, education, criminal justice and other topics which divide the nation.
CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss the role of mentorship in leadership, the importance of unity and empathy in addressing urgent issues like climate change, and the significance of understanding history and promoting transparency in discussions of social and legal issues.
A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
The importance of mentorship as a key component of leadership. Effective leaders not only identify and solve problems but also pass on their knowledge and skills to others.
The urgency of addressing climate change, highlighting the need to bring together different communities, even those who may not have traditionally worked together. It is important to find common ground and connect people to the historical context of issues like redlining and systemic racism to develop equitable solutions.
The importance of transparency and providing information to help people unlearn biases and misconceptions. Revealing the complexities and biases in the legal system and highlighting how historical context plays a crucial role in shaping policies and outcomes is a goal of their podcast.
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QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
How important is it to study history?
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