E38: MLK, Diversity & Systemic Racism

Unity is not formed for the sake of unity. 

When we move forward, we must move with a purpose.

To kick off Black History Month, we’re recognizing not only the leaders that came before us - but what it means to move with a mission.

First, we examine the complex life of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - and how he represented the nuance of authentic leadership through internal struggles and external triumph.

Specifically, we’ll look into:

• The FBI Wiretaps of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. and “King: a Life” (Jonathan Eig) 
• Managing the tension: the generational impact of Dr. King and the personal struggles he faced with confrontation and infidelity 
• Why it’s important to know the ‘whole story’ I
•  have a dream was written at 11:00pm the night before
• The importance of standing by your convictions
• We never reach perfection, but find joy in the pursuit of betterment
• Why it’s important to ‘hold’ personal pain and not project on family/friends
• Learning to act according to environments you find yourself in
• How Adrian managed authentic leadership while mourning the reality of police brutality and present discrimination
• You need to empower others, not just those who look like you
• What will happen with the 2024 election?

After participating in this brief overview around moving with a mission, we hope you find yourself not only inspired -  but better equipped to take on the challenges that lay before you. 

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