EPISODE · Jan 23, 2025 · 59 MIN
Building Bridges: Mark Raymond, Jr. on Advocacy and Empowerment with Easterseals
from On Board with Transparent Leadership · host Easterseals
The key to impactful leadership lies in proactive problem-solving, fostering connections, and driving unity within communities.Mark Raymond, Jr., a dynamic leader with a multifaceted background in hospitality, sciences, television, and social entrepreneurship, shares his journey. As the former chairman of the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, Mark discusses his proactive approach to leadership and his dedication to disability advocacy through the Split Second Foundation. Mark emphasizes the economic advantages of empowering individuals with disabilities and the critical role of caregivers. He highlights the importance of unity within the disability community, offering strategic insights and ambitious plans to improve services on both national and international scales. Key Moments04:16 Advocacy for PCA Coverage08:18 Empowering People12:03 Finding Purpose27:26 Leadership through Learning34:32 Unified Advocacy37:46 Expanding ServicesConnect with Mark Raymond, Jr.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-raymond-jr-45a61379 Website: https://www.splitsecondfoundation.org/
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The key to impactful leadership lies in proactive problem-solving, fostering connections, and driving unity within communities.Mark Raymond, Jr., a dynamic leader with a multifaceted background in hospitality, sciences, television, and social entrepreneurship, shares his journey. As the former chairman of the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, Mark discusses his proactive approach to leadership and his dedication to disability advocacy through the Split Second Foundation. Mark emphasizes the economic advantages of empowering individuals with disabilities and the critical role of caregivers. He highlights the importance of unity within the disability community, offering strategic insights and ambitious plans to improve services on both national and international scales. Key Moments04:16 Advocacy for PCA Coverage08:18 Empowering People12:03 Finding Purpose27:26 Leadership through Learning34:32 Unified Advocacy37:46 Expanding ServicesConnect with Mark Raymond, Jr.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-raymond-jr-45a61379 Website: https://www.splitsecondfoundation.org/
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