EPISODE · Nov 12, 2024 · 1H 7M
The Authentic Networker: Building Bridges, Not Barriers with Shanice Mears
from Everyday Leadership · host Sope Agbelusi, Shanice Mears
“People need to feel empowered in order to propel, especially if they’re young. You need someone that’s going to empower you, show up for you, help you and accept you.” In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Shanice Mears, a multi-faceted leader and Co-Founder and Head of Talent at leading advertising agency, The ElephantGroup. From her relationship with her older siblings, building her confidence as a Dancer and advocating for her community from a very young age to how those early experiences shaped her career in advertising and the leader she is today. Tune into this episode, to find out more about: ✅ Shanice’s drive to always “do more” ✅ Building a career in marketing through authenticity ✅ Why she turned down a huge job opportunity that looked perfect to the outside world ✅ Advice on building authentic connections and networks ✅ Learning from failures and rejection ✅ Her definition of leadership Don’t forget to connect: Connect with Shanice LinkedIn | Website | IGConnect with SopeMindsetShift | Youtube | Instagram| LinkedIn Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening. We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]
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“People need to feel empowered in order to propel, especially if they’re young. You need someone that’s going to empower you, show up for you, help you and accept you.” In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Shanice Mears, a multi-faceted leader and Co-Founder and Head of Talent at leading advertising agency, The ElephantGroup. From her relationship with her older siblings, building her confidence as a Dancer and advocating for her community from a very young age to how those early experiences shaped her career in advertising and the leader she is today. Tune into this episode, to find out more about: ✅ Shanice’s drive to always “do more” ✅ Building a career in marketing through authenticity ✅ Why she turned down a huge job opportunity that looked perfect to the outside world ✅ Advice on building authentic connections and networks ✅ Learning from failures and rejection ✅ Her definition of leadership Don’t forget to connect: Connect with Shanice LinkedIn | Website | IGConnect with SopeMindsetShift | Youtube | Instagram| LinkedIn Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening. We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]
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