The GaryVee Audio Experience How will agency leaders be allies? | Interview on Allyship & Action
Aug 13, 2020
Laura Maness, CEO of Havas NY, and John Cook, CEO of VMLY&R, discuss how agency leaders can enhance allyship for the Black community. They emphasize the urgent need for diversity in leadership roles and the importance of organizations being held accountable for inclusivity. Through personal stories, they tackle the complexities of allyship, blending moral integrity with business strategies. The duo also highlights the necessity of not just recruitment but also retention of diverse talent, advocating for innovative practices that ensure meaningful progress in the industry.
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Mandate Diversity
- Mandate diversity goals and actively recruit diverse leaders.
- Don't assume there's a lack of qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.
Paralysis by Inaction
- Leaders can get paralyzed by inaction, especially when addressing diversity.
- Dive in, break rules, and make decisions to create progress.
Holistic Assessment
- Assess your entire system for inherent biases, including recruitment and company culture.
- Focus on employee experiences and address the sentiment of aloneness among underrepresented groups.