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Shaquila Myers is a seasoned public servant with over two decades of experience in Michigan state politics. Currently serving as Chief of Staff to Speaker Joe Tate, she has held key roles including senior advisor to Governor Whitmer and chief of staff to Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist II. Myers played a crucial role in securing an economic development funding package, resulting in a significant investment from General Motors. Her extensive legislative experience includes crafting initiatives to improve broadband access and reform the criminal justice system. Known for her expertise and respect across party lines, she has worked on all aspects of the legislative process. Before her political career, Myers engaged in community work focused on issues such as HIV transmission reduction. She holds degrees in Health Science and Public Administration from Oakland University and enjoys gardening and travel in her personal life. Overall, Myers' career reflects a dedicated commitment to improving Michigan residents' lives through effective policy-making and community engagement.
Shaquila's Links
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaquila-myers-2b46a46/)
Book Recommendations:
The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency by Chris Whipple (https://www.amazon.com/Gatekeepers-White-Chiefs-Define-Presidency/dp/0804138265/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AWPV0S39Q0KB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MnWFgO3GJzDfgaovnT9L7BzMvkHVy-hi2lt2KSF63NgYJsRIBEkrGD-XZhzPDUi0FNUv3-BbWLkIVModv3aA_2WlaY4vtibp0746LwG328Uodfk5Szs2ZUCTNbwXuySXtVHJ3pzn7Zz2Rviebk_Z0-FZglp-MHUZqlYakJZBkXbUDwJ_972OdNsmzHcIhplI9b_3G6wJPt0J2_bFpyNzveRigiCC3ekCOZKb6k1Qjho.GBnxg05_NlYhD67xcNwbmDfoZ7zTG4L4TLEgdwaRnVM&dib_tag=se&keywords=gate+keepers+book&qid=1712025976&sprefix=the+gate+keepers%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1)
Both/And: A Memoir by Huma Abedin (https://www.amazon.com/Both-Life-Worlds-Huma-Abedin/dp/1501194801/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QVB5XR3XQXBC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2BSDmJr8xHqw-pQWG730DrB6JUpw5ejUXbsKRTNB2SIJ7PrAjHW-NLml3-6zhs6UuOr1BxbK1npppTl716iYlsr6rjGYwepFbQiWkJRhKOJVP1xaz0JzDli3Hc6Ax4C3mnI_FEf3VuLIs3zd2QxEaHmDd42BRCtFRsP4hv3cocgAmtSxcqLBiBSZjAeRJBUubZRRz4B9PTe9Wz7i15eo1EeWr3jj7D9OdQP7oddhfzI.ZL-8tIVe1x7UWVe_jYnA5qsatiq32TxJsDAduIccurM&dib_tag=se&keywords=huma+abedin+book&qid=1712026069&sprefix=huma+ab%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1)
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5 Mar 2024
#24 Iisha Scott: Following Your Dreams
Iisha Scott at NBC Chicago (https://www.nbcchicago.com/author/iisha-scott/)
Iisha Scott on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/iishascott/)
Iisha Scott on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iishascott/)
Aisha's Favorite Books
The Alchemist: A fable about following your dreams by Paulo Coelho (https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0062315005/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IO6GQ20VEBIC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oUSaMmdTbyPBivuJLFm4Q1-NYaczN5ba008GOHDhQ9Nybfri-agnVT5V-bmnykDYT6p1ZsQSGwn2TRKhuktyAsrPJk27imcsd9Sl6dHOtWABleDJ2rC6FJ2BWzEGFqDNmbqR-tFHJ9poKVgztZC-UXXpKx-I-EI-WqyZ-BI0D13Hd6G4D5ys76W1yUNoZRjBXrLmD0PEPZbW0GyAgmVpnqVJmzRbADedbG3zmSgxqlc.3wNpKtsuSyO158CAlkswO6aZ-WJ6OH3OhC49xgAy9yM&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+alchemist&qid=1709681402&sprefix=the+alc%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1)
The Year of Yes: How to dance it out, stand in the sun, and be your own person by Shonda Rimes (https://www.amazon.com/Year-Yes-Dance-Stand-Person/dp/1476777128/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SIK0H1M329H6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3Y_J5P0_5bTki_lJHV7MygGJ4kMgYIPJZBzr08oy0GTwVcDzx0KFEE8jAGl4Vh67EoUQUkV-3JBr_n63X-rk99zKchUdwSpARCHggktUbNyrwL82iykNkIYk183pwS_PaePCBEsNFveMTDtw44m6WnDbugvJM5xFAh_FnBpkSxH_wI0uAAKxprJnfE8RDaGlSDh4NocejKjSy2IO_Y0zrxUb9IzCYS-4MCtGvrvPb58.kxbc_MEOVjbzfsnwZ9X0QbAWNaBve60TMuilJkG-cPU&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+year+of+yes+shonda+rhimes&qid=1709681335&sprefix=the+year+of+yes%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1)
Iisha Scott is an award-winning, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist at NBC Chicago. Her career has taken her from the southeast to the Mid-Atlantic and now the Midwest, covering everything from hurricanes and tornadoes to blizzards.
Iisha is a proud Norfolk State University graduate where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geosciences and Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.
Iisha is a member of several organizations including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, National Association of Black Journalists, National Weather Association, and the American Meteorological Society.
9 Apr 2023
S3:E4 | Preparing for leadership, leading diverse teams, and non-traditional career paths
Articles references in this episode:
13 Tips To Smoothly Transition Into A Leadership Position (https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2022/03/24/13-tips-to-smoothly-transition-into-a-leadership-position/?sh=72865e476d99)
Are You Prepared to Lead a Diverse Team? (https://hbr.org/2021/12/are-you-prepared-to-lead-a-diverse-team?utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin)
New JBC Research Urges Employers to Create New Non-Linear Career Pathways to Build Tomorrow's Workforce (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-jbc-research-urges-employers-to-create-new-non-linear-career-pathways-to-build-tomorrows-workforce-301647421.html)
Books referenced in this episode:
Lead to Win by Carla Harris (https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Win-Impactful-Influential-Environment/dp/059342168X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2XEJZBYLPTWOY&keywords=lead+to+win&qid=1681063998&sprefix=lead+ot+win%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-2)
Measure What Matters by John Doerr (https://www.amazon.com/Measure-What-Matters-Google-Foundation/dp/0525536221/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28LH4O6IPIVSU&keywords=measure+what+matters&qid=1681064031&sprefix=measure+what+matter%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1)
The Unexpected Leader by Jacqueline Baker (https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Leader-Discovering-Within-You/dp/1119877679/ref=sr_1_1?crid=61KVXHTKZ2XD&keywords=unexpected+leader&qid=1681064084&sprefix=unexpected+leade%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1)
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently by John Maxwell (https://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Communicates-Few-Connect-Differently/dp/0785214259/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16BPLPUGOZF2&keywords=everyone+communicates+few+connect+by+john+c+maxwell&qid=1681064106&sprefix=everyone+communicat%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1)
Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success by Sylvia Ann Hewlett (https://www.amazon.com/Executive-Presence-Missing-Between-Success/dp/0062246895/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17U3ZJW2R6V74&keywords=executive+presence+by+sylvia+ann+hewlett&qid=1681064143&sprefix=executive+pres%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1)
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