but what about me?
Episode #13
With Mel Park
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/.
“There is a cost to entry for any promotion. Know what it is beforehand and ask yourself one simple, but important question. Are you willing to pay it?”
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
“ People do not trust what they do not know. As a leader it is important that you allow others to get to know you. ”
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