Living Leadership Podcast | Leadership and Social Justice

Featuring Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP. Hosted by MBA candidate Shevann Steuben, this episode delves into Derrick's advocacy for lifelong learning, community-based leadership, and a modern perspective on the DEI movement. Derrick also discusses the challenges of high-level leadership, including loneliness and the importance of a trusted circle. His experiences offer profound lessons on leadership, resilience, and commitment to social progress.

Living Leadership Episode 6: Leadership and Social Justice

Derrick Johnson

President and Chief Executive Officer, NAACP

Featuring Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP. Hosted by MBA candidate Shevann Steuben, this episode delves into Derrick’s advocacy for lifelong learning, community-based leadership, and a modern perspective on the DEI movement. Derrick also discusses the challenges of high-level leadership, including loneliness and the importance of a trusted circle. His experiences offer profound lessons on leadership, resilience, and commitment to social progress.

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