In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show, Dr. Ginny explores How to Wake Up and Empower Your People Now with Hady Mendez. Together, they examine the very real consequences of silence in leadership, the cultural environments that either fuel or stifle growth, and the shifts senior leaders must embrace to build engaged, future-ready teams.
Hady Mendez, author of the bestselling book Calladita No More, and founder of Boldly Speaking, brings over 25 years of experience driving impact in the workplace. Her passion for helping underrepresented employees excel in leadership positions shines through in the stories and lessons she shares with Dr. Ginny.
This conversation speaks directly to senior leaders navigating transformation, retention challenges, and the pressure to cultivate resilient cultures and leadership talent pipelines.
By listening, you will:
Gain insight into the hidden costs of hesitation and silence in leadership.
Understand how culture directly shapes whether high-potential talent thrives or walks away.
Explore practical reflections to empower leaders and strengthen organizational impact.
Dr. Ginny and Hady invite you to reflect, connect, and reimagine how leadership can create a culture that enables both people and organizations to flourish.
Our special guest, Hady Mendez, is the Director of Programs at Lean In Latinas, Author of the Bestseller Calladita No More, and the founder of Boldly Speaking. With over 25 years of experience in improving outcomes, delivering results, and bringing authenticity to the workplace, Hady is dedicated to helping underrepresented employees excel in leadership positions. To connect with Hady, email her at hadyontheweb@gmail.com, visit her website https://www.boldlyspeakingllc.com/, and follow her on LinkedIn.
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