In this week’s conversation, I chat with Danny Cohen, an enthusiastic leader in the staffing industry, whose passion for helping others shines bright in his everyday interactions. We highlight the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, how to be an effective ally, and ways young professionals can investigate organizations to determine if they’re “walking the walk.”
We also dive into transferable career skills that all professionals should carry alongside them on their journey, and how your attitude, effort, and resiliency are equally as important as the technical skills you need to do your job.
If you’re looking to be a strong ally to others, are trying to build your confidence, are crafting the perfect elevator pitch, or simply want to hear a great career and life story, this episode is for you!
If you want to skip ahead:
01:27 - Danny’s career & life stories.
04:44 - Trends between leaders with tough upbringings.
05:58 - The importance of DEI in every organization.
07:33 - Unique ways to know if your company “walks the DEI walk."
08:08 - How to be an effective ally.
14:05 - How to start an ERG.
15:40 - How to build your confidence at work.
17:58 - Having a clear(ish) plan and creating your elevator pitch.
20:56 - Networking tactics to learn from others.
23:15 - Danny’s take on young professionals’ stressors, and breaking away from that stress.
26:40 - Danny’s advice to his younger self.
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