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952: Themba Dayton: The Power of Diversity In Building Effective and Successful Teams
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I was thrilled to interview Themba Dayton, whom I was introduced to by Elena Joy Thurston, a past guest of the show and a friend. When I learned about Themba’s track record in building and guiding diverse teams, I immediately had a ton of questions for him. This conversation is a treasure trove of sage advice around the power of diversity in professional environments and why diverse teams will always have a leg up, no matter the state of the world.
Themba Dayton is a 30-year insurance professional in the employee benefits industry, living in the Pacific Northwest. In an industry that is known for being overwhelmingly male, Themba has been a part of and has had the honor of leading extremely diverse and dynamic teams that have been innovative and successful in their roles. Teams at their best are varied, have full engagement, and the group is committed to the success of the whole more often than the success of the individual. In his current role, Themba looks for opportunities to ensure all voices are allowed to be heard, to allow for more robust discussions, and to pave the way for more meaningful outcomes.
Listen in to hear Themba share:
How to leverage diversity to build effective and successful teams
His secret in helping each member of diverse teams feel seen, heard, held, and valued - getting to know each person individually, developing strong 1:1 relationships
How he is sensitive to his industry being “pale, male, and stale” and how he, as a Black man, leads with this sensitivity in mind
How he looks for opportunities to amplify women’s voices
How highlighting someone else not only amplifies their voice but also helps you shine brighter as a strong leader
Links Mentioned:
Connect with Themba on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themba-dayton-ab956b5/
Register for Sara’s October Influence & Ignite Retreat for Women Business Owners: saradean.com/retreat
Hire me to speak: saradean.com/speaking
Coach with me: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks
Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks
Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at [email protected].
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
962 episodes
Manage episode 499710896 series 1101018
I was thrilled to interview Themba Dayton, whom I was introduced to by Elena Joy Thurston, a past guest of the show and a friend. When I learned about Themba’s track record in building and guiding diverse teams, I immediately had a ton of questions for him. This conversation is a treasure trove of sage advice around the power of diversity in professional environments and why diverse teams will always have a leg up, no matter the state of the world.
Themba Dayton is a 30-year insurance professional in the employee benefits industry, living in the Pacific Northwest. In an industry that is known for being overwhelmingly male, Themba has been a part of and has had the honor of leading extremely diverse and dynamic teams that have been innovative and successful in their roles. Teams at their best are varied, have full engagement, and the group is committed to the success of the whole more often than the success of the individual. In his current role, Themba looks for opportunities to ensure all voices are allowed to be heard, to allow for more robust discussions, and to pave the way for more meaningful outcomes.
Listen in to hear Themba share:
How to leverage diversity to build effective and successful teams
His secret in helping each member of diverse teams feel seen, heard, held, and valued - getting to know each person individually, developing strong 1:1 relationships
How he is sensitive to his industry being “pale, male, and stale” and how he, as a Black man, leads with this sensitivity in mind
How he looks for opportunities to amplify women’s voices
How highlighting someone else not only amplifies their voice but also helps you shine brighter as a strong leader
Links Mentioned:
Connect with Themba on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themba-dayton-ab956b5/
Register for Sara’s October Influence & Ignite Retreat for Women Business Owners: saradean.com/retreat
Hire me to speak: saradean.com/speaking
Coach with me: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks
Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks
Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at [email protected].
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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