As we shift our focus from Leading the Self into Leading Others, on this episode Dr. Shari Dade sits down with Dr. Maurice Endsley. Dr. Endsley is currently serving as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager for VA Northern California. He also serves in several roles to support the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, including Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources Coordination Committee, as a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion consultant. He is also a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Steering Committee member.   

This episode is sure to inspire those who may be answering the call of leadership by crafting innovative needs-based programming or initiatives. Listen in as we embark on the journey of MisStepping into success and celebrate the leaders who plant the seeds of change and nurture them with resilience, determination, and unwavering dedication.   

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/TATF_S4E4.pdf ===============================

Key Lessons:        

1. Listening for the needs, the feedback, and the is the pathway to success when developing a grassroots initiative.      
2. When leading others in grassroot initiatives be sure you are prioritizing your own self-care, especially when faced with significant challenges or opposition.     
3. Talk about your project with passion to create allies, building relationships, and sustain connections. 

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