about the webinar

You don't need a C-suite title to be a leader. Whether you're leading a team, a project, or even a meeting, inclusive leadership is a critical skill in the modern workplace. Inclusive cultures lead to increased innovation, retention, and productivity. But, inclusion starts with you. In order to foster spaces where employees feel safe to think outside the box and are encouraged to do their best work, leaders must be compassionate, open-minded, and agile. Leaders must put people first, achieving success through strong relationships built on trust and respect.

However, inclusive leadership is a learned skill, one that requires practice and intentionality. Watch this 1-hour webinar to learn:

• What it means to be an inclusive leader 
• How inclusive leadership benefits your bottom line
• Common roadblocks to inclusive leadership
• Ways to improve your leadership skills 
• How to balance empathy and economy

meet the panel

Donald Thompson, CDE

Co-founder & CEO, The Diversity Movement

Donald Thompson, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Southeast Award winner, founded The Diversity Movement to change the world. He is author of Underestimated: A CEO’s Unlikely Path to Success, hosts the podcast “High Octane Leadership in an Empathetic World,” and has published widely on leadership and the executive mindset.

Nils Vinje

Founder and CEO, B2B Leaders Academy

Nils Vinje is the founder and CEO of B2B Leaders Academy. He has an MBA in Management & Organizational Behavior, has been a certified leadership coach for over a decade, and is a go-to expert in all areas of leadership and career development.

Josh Haymond

Managing Partner, Vaco

An equity partner at Vaco, Josh leads Vaco's Raleigh presence as Managing Partner, while also running their consulting practice. He sits on the Board for Leadership Raleigh, serves as President of Beyond Basketball, established a networking group called The Grid, and is an active member of CED, Raleigh Chamber, and the NCACPA.

Laura Kennedy-Gill

Senior Program Manager of Global Impact & Inclusion, Fanatics

Laura is an experienced human resources business partner with a demonstrated history of working in the internet industry. She is highly skilled in commercial HR policies, succession planning, attraction and retention strategies, benefits programs, and employee relations. Laura has a Master's degree focused in Human Resources Management from The Manchester Metropolitan University.