EP #46 | The Art of Balancing Passion and Capacity

Meet MJ, a Cultural Architect Driving Change Through ERGs. In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Jordan (MJ), a visionary ERG leader with over two decades of experience transforming corporate culture. From launching her first ERG in 2001 to spearheading global strategies at Nike, MJ’s journey showcases the transformative power of community in the workplace. MJ reveals how her team tackled critical challenges, including reducing attrition among new hires, creating impactful initiatives like "Wake Up with Ben" to support Black employees during the pandemic, and leveraging ERG data to drive meaningful policy changes. She also shares practical strategies for structuring effective ERG committees, maximizing budgets, and presenting persuasive proposals to senior leadership for lasting organizational impact. Whether you’re looking to build global ERG chapters, deepen your focus on intersectionality, or design programming that delivers measurable ROI, MJ’s authentic insights and actionable advice will equip you to lead with purpose and impact. #CulturalArchitect #ERGInnovation #WorkplaceTransformation #LeadershipWithImpact #InclusionAtWork #CommunityPower #ERGStrategy #IntersectionalLeadership #RealImpact 📌 Connect with Aries Jordan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aries-jordan-8516bb72/