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JPMorgan Chase Internal Employee Event Reminder ! Date: Monday, February 26 Time: 4 – 5 pm ET | 3 – 4 pm CST Location: Columbus Corporate Center | Virtual Link Available The Power of Unity: Exploring the Impact of the Divine Nine In honor of Black History Month, BOLD BRG and Advancing Black Pathways (ABP) will hold an in-person panel discussion on Monday, February 26. The event aims to highlight the historical contributions of the nine Black sororities and fraternities, past and present, and explore their impact within the firm and communities. In July 2023, JPMorgan Chase, in collaboration with ABP, initiated a pioneering cross-LOB strategic partnership. This partnership focuses on diversifying talent in the financial services sector and providing resources to help over two million members from the nine organizations establish strong economic foundations for themselves and their families. For a comprehensive list of events, please visit the internal go link: go/ABP. #blackhistorymonth2024 #advancingblackpathways #DEI #jpmorganchase #BOLD #blackhistorymonth #youbelonghere

Thank you to Morgan Stanley for hosting an excellent event today - “Carla Harris Beyond the Pearls - The Power of the Voice!” The session was excellent featuring the one and only Carla Harris. Carla is an exceptional leader with a proven track record of accomplishments. I’d like to share a few of my takeaways from the session: - Use your voice and assert yourself. No need to dominate the meeting, however, you should be present and engaged. Ask a question. - A successful DEI program requires staying the course. Leverage the data and establish diverse teams, because studies have shown that diverse teams produce great experiences and better outcomes and business results. - Allyship = Listen, Act & Repeat. Listen to those who don’t have a voice and are not in the room. When you get in the room act and repeat. - Fathers and uncles affirm your girls. Reassure their potential and greatness. - Play bigger, leverage your network and do more. Go bigger! Make a difference in the lives of others - help the younger generation not repeat the challenges of yesterday. #blackexcellence #blackhistorymonth

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🎉 Exciting News: Morgan Kennedy is now Morgan White 🎉 Hello, LinkedIn fam! Quick personal, yet professional update! I recently tied the knot and officially became Morgan White! 🥂💍 Feel free to update your contact information, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance with your hiring needs or career aspirations. #NewName #LifeUpdate #MorganWhite #DenverRecruiter #DenverNetworking #LinkedInUpdate

**Embracing the Art of the Possible in Our Professional Journey** I had an awesome networking call with Mark Elliott and the JPMorgan Chase & Co. team that left me with a powerful analogy to share: 1. **Rubber Bands - Flexibility:** Just like rubber bands, we need to stretch beyond our comfort zones, adapt to change, and bounce back from challenges. Embracing flexibility in our careers is crucial for growth and innovation. 2. **Ointment - Thick Skin:** The journey is not always smooth, and we face our share of setbacks. Like an ointment that heals, developing a 'thick skin' helps us learn from criticism, overcome obstacles, and emerge stronger. 3. **Hat - Humility:** Regardless of our achievements, wearing the 'hat' of humility keeps us grounded. It reminds us to stay open to learning, value others' contributions, and recognize that success is a collective effort. This simple yet profound analogy is a reminder of the values that can guide us to success. Let's embrace flexibility, resilience, and humility as we navigate our professional paths. Lastly, to my military brothers and sisters in the transition space — find your tribe and lean into them. The Honor Foundation is my tribe and they stand by me each step of the way. Brooke Hawkins & Marc Pesa #jpmorganchase #professionaldevelopment #networking #TeamBlackTransition #tribe #thehonorfoundation #G72

Being a business owner will test your gangster and make you rethink your entire life, which can cause you to be unmotivated and feel burnt out. I been feeling this way for the past few days....so what did I do?? You guessed it - self-care! I also did some self-reflecting and remembered a few important things I sometimes forget: One - to practice gratitude Two - acknowledge my wins Three - community is needed Four- I deserve to be here My Goldman Sachs Black in Business sister Jocelyn gave me this journal on graduation day from The Black in Business Program. This is my "wins" book. Once a week I have been writing down all my wins, to remind myself to be thankful, to celebrate myself, to know that I am worthy and to know I have supports and sisterhood in this thing called being a business owner. Make sure you are doing those 4 things to whether a business owner or not, to help you on those days you too are feeling unmotivated. #selfcare #businessowner #Blackinbusiness #motivation #sisterhood #community #worthy #gratitude #wins

🦢 Black Swan anyone? 😞 Experiencing a second black swan within three years after the onset of Covid, which we can categorize as our initial black swan for The Hive, is noteworthy. 🤓 In 2007, statistician Nassim Nicholas Taleb defined a "Black Swan" as an event that "is an outlier," lying beyond the realm of regular expectations. Such events are typically unforeseen, rare, and can arise from geopolitical, economic, or other unexpected factors. Considering this definition, the Israelo-Palestinian conflict and the customer boycott of Western brands in Muslim countries qualify as a second black swan. This occurrence is intricately tied to geopolitics, and, as always, the resilience of business is expected to endure. 💄 In the meantime, my new grogeous inventory of Adopt Parfums which was supposed to sell out over our Q4, 2023 sales will sell slowly but surely over the year 2024. #blackswan #malaysia #clairesancelot #retail

It's deeply unsettling to witness how some institutions, like RBC, navigate the nuances of representation and inclusion. For instance, Abdul-Aziz Garuba, once a tenured Director at RBC, found himself without a job due to the layoffs. Fast forward to Black History Month, and he is featured in RBC's spotlight. This scenario doesn't just sting with irony—it's a glaring exhibit of performative allyship. RBC highlighted his journey not when it could have amplified his career but posthumously during his tenure at the company to garner support during a culturally significant month. This act raises critical questions about the authenticity and depth of corporate commitments to diversity and inclusion. Isn't it paradoxical? Institutions make grand gestures towards celebrating Black excellence during designated months. Yet, the real-time support, recognition, and retention of Black professionals in leadership roles remain questionable. It underscores a broader issue: the commodification of Black histories and achievements for corporate gain without the sustained, meaningful engagement that true change requires. This is a stark reminder of the disparities between public relations efforts and the lived realities of Black employees where being employed as a black person fulfils the company statistics of being "diverse." Also, it is worrisome that RBC couldn't interview current employers instead of using old interviews. It's a call to action for RBC and all institutions to move beyond superficial acknowledgments and towards a future where Black professionals are recognized and retained for their competence, leadership, and contributions, devoid of tokenistic gestures tied to a calendar. As we envision a future free from the need for designated days to acknowledge the contributions of Black individuals, it's imperative to critique and hold accountable the systems and practices that fail to support and elevate Black talent year-round. Let's not wait for another Black History Month to reflect on these disparities. Thanks, Hakim Garuba, for snipping this before it was pulled down on LinkedIn. Hopefully, RBC can also modify the article https://lnkd.in/gyS8YT_C *Update* They have taken down the distressing part of the article and the images! Thank you to everyone for augmenting. 🙏🏾 #failedperformanceallyship #allyship #blackhistorymonth #diversityandinclusion #corporateaccountability