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Diverse and Inclusive Board Representation with Robin Washington [Rerelease]

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Now more than ever, we need more diverse voices in positions of leadership, and preparing and supporting women on their journey to getting a board seat is what we do here at How Women Lead. In this episode, Robin Washington shares with us insights behind her remarkable career, emphasizing the power of self-assurance, strategic networking, and authentic leadership. We discuss discusses the crucial work of increasing Black women's representation in C-suites and boardrooms, offering invaluable advice for anyone seeking to amplify their influence and drive meaningful change. This week’s episode 174 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about diverse and inclusive board representation!

In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Robin Washington is sharing the importance of diversity of thought and inclusivity in business and actionable steps you can take right now to create space for authenticity through your leadership.

Robin Washington is President and COFO at Salesforce, where she leads Business Strategy and Operations, Global Finance, Employee Success, Global Strategic Customers and Partners, Marketing, Communications, and Real Estate and Workplace Services. She is responsible for driving profitable growth and operational excellence—while accelerating the transformation of every company into an Agentforce company, in the new agentic era. Robin also currently serves on the board of directors of Alphabet.

Some of the talking points Julie and Robin go over in this episode include:

Robin’s top ten words of wisdom for women everywhere.
The critical importance of increasing Black women's representation in C-suites and boardrooms.
Strategies for building powerful connections and finding allies.
The importance of creating space for your employees and team members to be their authentic selves.

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Black Women on Boards

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Chapters

1. Diverse and Inclusive Board Representation with Robin Washington (00:00:00)

2. Robin Washington's Professional Journey (00:04:03)

3. Career Pivots and Personal Growth (00:12:10)

4. Black Women on Boards Initiative (00:18:12)

5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (00:20:30)

6. Personal Inspiration and Purpose (00:24:25)

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