Rooted2Thrive:Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity

Rooted2Thrive:Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity
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Interested in expanding your ability to reach, teach and lead those you’re entrusted serve?
Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity brings you powerful conversations with experts who are committed to maintaining human dignity in our personal lives, our work and in learning environments. We speak to hearts and minds of leaders and educators with practical insights to counter the programming that makes us, often unconsciously, devalue other humans who we perceive as different from ourselves. CHANGED MINDS will CHANGE DIRECTION!
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The podcast explores critical themes such as leadership in education, diversity, equity, and inclusion, with episodes addressing topics like confronting white supremacy, self-care strategies for DEI leaders, cultural competence, and equitable hiring practices in academia.

Interested in expanding your ability to reach, teach and lead those you’re entrusted serve?
Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity brings you powerful conversations with experts who are committed to maintaining human dignity in our personal lives, our work and in learning environments. We speak to hearts and minds of leaders and educators with practical insights to counter the programming that makes us, often unconsciously, devalue other humans who we perceive as different from ourselves. CHANGED MINDS will CHANGE DIRECTION!
Overview
In this episode of Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity, host Rochelle Peterson Ansari (Professor P) speaks with Dr. Alissa Gardenhire, President of ADG Group, LLC, accomplished entrepreneur, and educator, to discuss the concept of centered leadership and its role in fostering transformative change. With over 30 years of experience addressing societal challenges, Dr. Gardenhire shares how centered leadership has evolved and highlights the importance of trust and connection in creating systems that elevate humanity.
Join the conversation to hear how centered leadership empowers individuals—particularly women and marginalized groups—and reclaims humanity in the face of systemic oppression. Learn how trust, connection, and deep reflection can drive real, transformative change in leadership, education, and philanthropy.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
The origins and evolution of centered leadership and its impact on society
Trust and connection as essential elements in fostering meaningful change
The role of education and philanthropy in addressing systemic barriers
Elevating marginalized voices through leadership that challenges societal norms
How understanding and addressing root causes lead to transformative change
Guest Information:
Dr. Alissa GardenhirePresidentADG Group LLC
Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alissa-gardenhire/
Website : www.dralissa.com
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