Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life

Social Justice Warrior Takema Robinson (Creating safe spaces in a polarized world)

Linda Bjork/Takema Robinson Season 5 Episode 6

Takema Robinson is the CEO and founder of Converge, a national social justice consulting firm whose purpose is to accelerate the creation of a radically just new world where communities of color thrive.  You can reach Takema at her website https://convergeforchange.com 

Some of the highlights Takema shares:

  • Sources for Takema's personal mission include the birth of her micro-preemie son (born at 21 weeks at 1lb 11oz) and her inherited legacy of social justice warriors
  • We live in a polarized world
  • How to create safe spaces for difficult conversations
  • What can we do together that we can't do alone?
  • Leadership begins with self - hold up a mirror
  • Be honest with yourself
  • Be the safe place
  • Learning to value variety and uniqueness
  • Recognize people's gifts and talents
  • People want to be seen and they want to contribute
  • Build relationships and connections within the organization
  • "Culture eats strategy for breakfast"  - what is the culture of your organization?
  • Self care (or lack of it) affects our ability to lead
  • Would your organization benefit from an "equity audit"? 
  • And more


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