Minal Bopaiah - Teachers Make a Difference - Johnnetta Betsch Cole

The speaker shares their transformative experience with Dr. Janetta Cole, a pioneering African American leader. Dr. Cole's mentorship emphasized mutual benefit and equality, leading to a close relationship. The speaker learned to navigate identity and leadership challenges, gaining insights into using personal identity effectively and authentically. Dr. Cole's wisdom helped the speaker understand the importance of leaders with similar identities in negotiating complex situations.

In what ways did the speaker learn to navigate organizational politics?

What does the speaker believe is the value of having leaders with similar identities?