Do you want to get promoted into leadership. But you're not sure what to how to get there? In this episode with Shana Simmons (Chief Legal Officer of Zendesk and formerly of Everlaw), we discuss: What it means to grow up poor with very little access to resources and how it impacts the way you navigate the world. What the spirit of community and generosity means despite being poor, and how that helps you have empathy and compassion as a leader. How to get promoted into leadership, and be part of the C-suite. How having access to privilege can be a double edged sword giving us access to resources while making us feel othered and less than. The impact of laws and ordinances that prevented our families from building generational wealth, and the importance of changing that for future generations. The significance of having a seat at the table and how to leverage your privilege to create more inclusion and belonging. Why striving for perfection is a setup for failure, and how returning to base camp in your life and career can help accelerate your career growth. Why mental health is important and what you can do to get support for depression. How to connect with us: Follow Shana on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shana-simmons/. Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn's book, "Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer" at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.

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