Hera McLeod
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Articles by Hera
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You don’t have to manage people to be a leader, but you must be a leader to be a good manager.
You don’t have to manage people to be a leader, but you must be a leader to be a good manager.
By Hera McLeod
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Reflections from a Black Woman on Black History Month
Reflections from a Black Woman on Black History Month
By Hera McLeod
Contributions
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Your team is in a creative rut. How can you spark new ideas and inspire innovation?
If the team is in a creative rut, it might be time for a fun offsite. Combining a change of scenery with a day of collaborating as a team can be a great way to recharge. I like to mix the time with team bonding where we can see each other outside of work and learn something about each other. If people on the team typically work in silos, an off site can be a great time for each person to present their project to the team and get feedback. It’s also a great opportunity to highlight things the team is doing well in addition to brain storming on what can be improved.
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What soft skills should you look for when recruiting team leaders?
When I recruit for leaders, I’m looking for people who are curious, life long learners. And I’m looking for people who are both introspective and able to receive feedback with grace and humility. Many people assume that leaders have to know it all, but good leaders are able to continuously learn and grow - modeling how this is down for their team. I also look for someone skilled at scaling their talents, while also being confident enough to seek advice in areas where they are not strong.
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I was so fortunate to be able to share the stage with Executive Director of SVN Joe Nullet, CAE last week at the annual Supervised Visitation Network…
I was so fortunate to be able to share the stage with Executive Director of SVN Joe Nullet, CAE last week at the annual Supervised Visitation Network…
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This week I went from spending time with The Supervised Visitation Network (speaking about trauma response/domestic violence and Observation vs…
This week I went from spending time with The Supervised Visitation Network (speaking about trauma response/domestic violence and Observation vs…
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This past Friday, I had the incredible opportunity to be on the panel for Amazon's Black Employee Network Event for Mental Health Awareness Month…
This past Friday, I had the incredible opportunity to be on the panel for Amazon's Black Employee Network Event for Mental Health Awareness Month…
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Experience & Education
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Amazon
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Licenses & Certifications
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Performance Measurement and Strategic Alignment
Gerogetown University
Volunteer Experience
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Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity International
- 1 year 6 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Helped build houses in several townships throughout the Cape Town, SA area
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Marketing Volunteer
Children's Justice Campaign
- 1 year 8 months
Children
Assisted in the making of a public service announcement regarding the Civil Rights of Children.
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Volunteer Speaker
Child Justice
- Present 11 years 10 months
Children
Children's Civil Rights is an issue I am very passionate about. Through my strong advocate network, I have had the unique opportunity to speak to Victim's of Domestic Violence at the Battered Women's Custody Conference, and to testify on a panel of experts in front of the United States Congress.
My diverse professional experiences (both research and briefing) have allowed me to hone my Public Speaking skills in order to assist in this important cause.
Publications
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Defying Silence: A Memoir of a Mother's Loss and Courage in the Face of Injustice
Seeking Different Press
See publicationTwo weeks after giving birth to her son Prince, Hera McLeod discovered that everything she knew about her son's father was a lie. After a 12-month custody battle, full of terrifying evidence she uncovered, Prince's father murdered him during one of the first court-ordered unsupervised visitations. Determined to get justice for her son, Hera embarked on a mission to hold both the killer and the system that enabled him accountable. This story takes you through Hera's experience as the romantic…
Two weeks after giving birth to her son Prince, Hera McLeod discovered that everything she knew about her son's father was a lie. After a 12-month custody battle, full of terrifying evidence she uncovered, Prince's father murdered him during one of the first court-ordered unsupervised visitations. Determined to get justice for her son, Hera embarked on a mission to hold both the killer and the system that enabled him accountable. This story takes you through Hera's experience as the romantic target of a serial killer and the deep fractures in the American justice system that routinely leave women and children vulnerable. It will arm you with the knowledge necessary to join the fight, ideas for reform, and the inspiration to speak out against the silence.
Courses
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Certificate of Performance Management and Strategic Alignment Georgetown University
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Languages
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English
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Portuguese
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