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Marvin Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Lowe's Companies, Inc., has deep retail experience and an incredible track record of transforming brands. In part one of our #InPartnershipWith conversation, Marvin shares his thoughts on successful leadership built on thoughtful communication, and the importance of truly caring about your work and the people around you. “A great leader is someone who truly cares about the people they are leading. I tell people all the time, if you don't love people, you can't work in retail because retail is literally about people. It's about the customer, it's about the supplier relationships, and more importantly, it's about the people that you're responsible for leading,” he says. Join me tomorrow for the final part of our conversation to hear Marvin’s thoughts on the evolution of retail, the shared values that create impactful partnerships, and the role a commitment to service plays in his life. #TeamAmex

Had the privilege of attending an event at The Duke Mansion last night, hosted by Linda Lockman-Brooks, where we had the opportunity to hear from the inspiring Ben McBride about his new book "Troubling the Waters". Here are some key takeaways from his talk: 💎 "Widening the circle of human concern" is crucial when building community and creating a world where everyone belongs, even those we may not necessarily “enjoy”. 💎Understanding the 4 identities of the quadrant - powerful, privileged, persecuted, and prevented - can help navigate different environments and lead differently. 💎 Developing the 5 A's - Awareness, Accountability, Articulation, Advocacy, and Activation - can help in becoming effective leaders and creating positive change. The event was a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy, understanding, and engagement in building inclusive communities. Grateful for the opportunity to learn from Ben McBride and Gynelle McBride and connect with fellow attendees. #TroublingTheWaters #CommunityBuilding #LeadershipDevelopment #Strategicpartnershipdevelopment #EmpathyInAction

EXCITING NEWS: Teach For America North Carolina would like to congratulate its very own Executive Director, Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, on being named to the Charlotte Business Journal's Most Admired CEO's list for 2024 in the category of Education. CBJ's Most Admired CEO Awards program recognizes established leaders who are CEO or CEO equivalents in the Charlotte region who have demonstrated a strong vision for their companies and a commitment to the community. See the full list here: https://bit.ly/3W8yS5B. Congratulations DPG! #onedaync #teachforamerica #awardsandachievements #ceo #nced #leadership Teach For America T.J. Mccullough