Gail Plant is an inspirational Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging advocate. She attended Drexel University, where she received her B.A. in Computer Information Systems. Immediately following graduation from Drexel in 1995, she began her career with a local company, where she worked for 27 years until her retirement in June 2022. During her tenure, she held several leadership roles within the company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. Gail received her M.A. in Leadership Development in 2015, and she has spent the last 28 years coaching, mentoring, and leading others on the journey of embracing and fostering the value of themselves and others.

Key Takeaways:

• If you’re the smartest person in the room, then you need a new crowd

• Remain teachable

• Listen to young people

• Being an ally means speaking up in the moment, not after the fact

• An inclusive society starts at the individual level

• V.A.L.U.E. – Victorious, Authentic, Loving oneself, Uniqueness, Empowerment

• Valuing you starts with you 

• Honor everyone’s perspective in a room

• Authenticity is the ability to be yourself in every situation, regardless of the circumstances, and, in doing so, unleash your full potential

Guest’s Media Recommendations:

• Sound Of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot (Film)

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Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify.

Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger.

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