OTS 363: Leveraging Talent - Joel A. Brown

Today's guest is a global visionary in the realm of organizational strategy and culture, transformational leadership, global inclusion, and strategic storytelling. He is the Chief Visionary Officer of Pneumos LLC, a management consulting and coaching firm with a global footprint. He's on a mission to reshape how organizations approach equity, diversity, and inclusion. With a career spanning over two decades, he is an expert in fostering cultures of belonging and innovation. He co-founded the metaPrinciple™ Institute, empowering practitioners worldwide to facilitate equity work. He's also the co-creator of the groundbreaking Global Inclusion Praxis Model, driving transformative change within systems. He is a professor at IESEG in Paris and teaches storytelling and story listening.  Whether it's dialogue, LGBTQ+ inclusion, or addressing unconscious bias, he is at the forefront of driving change. He is the author of “The Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Culture Can Transform Your Leadership Practice.” Please join me in welcoming Dr. Joel A. Brown! Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Joel A. Brown as he shares his unique journey from a diverse background to entrepreneurship, all while redefining leadership and inclusion. In this episode, we discuss: ⚖️ Leadership as Transformation: Dr. Joel A. Brown defines leadership as the skill to positively transform one's environment, highlighting its capacity to create meaningful change. ⚖️ Diverse Background and Identity: Growing up in Milwaukee as a black and queer individual, Dr. Brown's experiences were influenced by the rich diversity of the city, which also made him a unique presence among various cliques and communities. ⚖️ Career Path Exploration: His journey from aspiring to be an anesthesiologist, inspired by his mom, to attending law school and eventually venturing into entrepreneurship and organizational development reflects the importance of following one's passions and creating environments where people can thrive. ⚖️ Queer Culture and Leadership: Dr. Brown's book, "The Souls of Queer Folk," delves into the innate qualities of queer culture that align with effective leadership qualities, emphasizing the value of authenticity and diversity in leadership. Unlock the transformative power of leadership with Dr. Joel A. Brown - because leadership isn't about fitting in, it's about standing out! Links Joel A. Brown on LinkedIn and Instagram. www.joeldavisbrown.com  www.pneumos.com Books mentioned in this episode: “The Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Culture Can Transform Your Leadership Practice” by Joel Davis Brown “The Go-Giver, Expanded Edition: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea” by Bob Burg  Other Resources Listen to my interview with Bob Burg. On the Schmooze is a podcast that features interviews with talented professionals who have overcome challenges to achieve success. I ask probing questions, and guests share untold stories about their leadership journey and how they built and sustained their professional network. Subscribing (or following) and leaving a rating and review wherever you are listening helps this podcast be discovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices