Barbara Merrill: A Seat at the Table for DEIA Work

On Board with Transparent Leadership

"As we've been advancing our diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility work, transparency is an incredibly important aspect of that."

In this episode of "On Board," host Kendra Davenport, and guest Barbara Merrill dive into the role of transparency in nonprofit leadership. Barbara, CEO and President of ANCOR reflects on her journey from attorney and legislator to a leading advocate in the disability services sector.

Barbara shares her insights on transparent leadership practices, the importance of diversity, and the lessons she's gained from both international engagements and personal experiences. This conversation offers valuable perspectives on effective leadership and advocacy in nonprofits and organizational growth.

Key Moments

00:00 Transparent Leadership

13:38 Transparency in Management

17:48 A Practice in Inclusive Hiring

21:25 Staff's Growing Demand for Transparency and Involvement

24:08 An Actionable Idea for Board Communication

34:20 New Paths for Growth

41:23 A Surprise Win with Betty Crocker

44:07 Intense and Scary Book Recommendation

Connect with Barbara Merrill

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-merrill-aa238a27/

Website: https://www.ancor.org/people/barbara-merrill/