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Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Cynt Marshall on Being the First Black Female CEO in the NBA

Aug 17, 2023
Cynt Marshall, the first Black female CEO in the NBA, discusses the importance of representation in leadership and creating a diverse pipeline. She highlights the need to empower others based on competence, rather than gender or race. Marshall shares her journey of becoming CEO and transforming the culture of the Dallas Mavericks.
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  • Developing a pipeline of diverse leaders is crucial for breaking stereotypes and creating opportunities for underrepresented individuals in leadership roles.
  • Leaders should focus on hiring based on competence rather than gender or race in order to create a diverse and effective team.

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The Importance of Developing a Pipeline of Diverse Leaders

The speaker emphasizes the importance of developing a pipeline of diverse leaders, particularly as a black woman in a leadership position. By doing a great job and showing that someone who looks like her can thrive in a big role, she aims to break stereotypes and create opportunities for others.

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