#TUClassic: Diversity in Business with Cheryl Contee

Today on the show we’re replaying our episode with Cheryl Contee, CIO of The Impact Seat, Chair / Founder of Do Big Things, and the Author of Mechanical Bull. Cheryl and Jayson talk about the diversity landscape in business and why it’s not only important but vital to your company’s long-term success. Highlights: Creating a more professional space for women Being the first black female founder acquired by a NASDAQ company Getting turned down because of race or gender Not getting seen because of racial biases Demolishing the gender stereotypes Women vs Men when applying for jobs The passion behind writing Mechanical Bull Why we need to be honest as leaders and entrepreneurs Embracing failure will teach you lessons nothing else can And much more… GET A COPY OF OWN YOUR POWER - AN AMAZON’S NUMBER 1 BOOK RELEASE! Immerse yourself with 8 key life-changing principles, worksheets to create your own map, and how to reach another level of your game!  It’s all Real Life Stories! It’s You vs You! Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers, and haters! SPONSORS: LightStream - Go to lightstream.com/trueunderdog to get a special interest rate discount and save even more. The Jordan Harbinger Show - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations PINK ENERGY is the leading solar energy company installing solar panels and solar power for homes.  Looking for a job in the Energy Industry Serving Communities? Join the solar movement! www.Powerhome.com/careers Social‌ ‌Media:‌ Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌ Follow True Underdog and Jayson Waller on your favorite social media channels and digital podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/trueunderdog True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, CEO of Pink Energy, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey. Reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌Jayson‌ ‌directly‌ ‌at:‌ ‌ [email protected]‌ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices