231: Privilege and Power in the Workplace

My guest for this episode is Mia Henry. Mia Henry (she |her) is the founder and CEO of Freedom Lifted, which supports justice-centered leadership development through online learning, training, and coaching. Mia lives in Chicago but was born and raised in the Deep South. She's the daughter of Civil Rights activists from Alabama.  Through her unique approach, Mia has created educational spaces and practical tools to foster just and ethical leadership for hundreds of private, public, and nonprofit organizations, as well as more than 9,000 individuals. In addition to pioneering innovative work through Freedom Lifted, Mia has deep experience in organizations committed to promoting justice and equity, previously serving as Executive Director of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership at Kalamazoo College and founding director of the Chicago Freedom School.   Here's what to expect during the episode: What is the difference between power and privilege? In what ways can privilege be considered a form of power? How can organizations empower individuals to access their personal power, even when they may not hold formal positional power? Why do some individuals tend to shy away from the power associated with their professional positions?  What common myths or misconceptions do people hold about power in professional or societal context Connect with Mia Henry! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomlifted/ Free Power Flower Course:  https://learninglab.freedomlifted.com/courses/power-flower Link for 6 Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board https://hilandconsulting.org  Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!    Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org