From Survive to Thrive: Women of Color in Corporate Leadership | DeRetta Cole Rhodes | TEDxUGA

With this talk, Dr. DeRetta Cole Rhodes discusses how we can all better embrace and cultivate female leadership. Dr. DeRetta Cole Rhodes is the chief human resources officer for YMCA of Metro Atlanta. Previously, Dr. Cole Rhodes has held leadership positions at First Data, Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc, Ernst & Young, HomeGrocer.com, ADP, and YUM brand. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia, her Master in Business Administration from Clark Atlanta University, and her PhD in Adult Education from the College of Education.Her experiences in the workforce inspired her dissertation focused on female leadership in corporate America. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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Underrated Ted talk session 👏🏾 👌. Very good

[@classical00001]

Thank you for sharing your story. Very inspiring and uplifting. The emotional rollercoaster that comes along with what was discussed is challenging. However, hearing your story and others helps those behind you to keep the right mentality and push forward. Thanks again.

[@alchevibedesigns574]

I can relate! That's when I decided to start my company! Yay! Thanks 😊

[@hancoliebetrau1438]

Dr. Rhodes is a truly remarkable leader. I came to learn of her through my degree study. Love from South Africa. As a young male student, she truly inspires me to be the best version of myself. Thank you.

[@roberteichelberger4443]

Great talk! Dr. Rhodes was my college professor!! SO INSPIRING!

[@gorgeouslymade1754]

Awesome topic! Great presentation

[@jaz6789]

Beautiful and well spoken !

[@calmcatalog2058]

Have a voice, doesn’t feel diminished, thank you Dr. Rhodes

[@MrsPawPaw1]

This was so inspiring to hear!

[@leanne.paigex]

Having a voice in the corporate space 🇬🇧

[@perfectnails_diy]

She looks stunning!!!

[@caitlynjones7448]

Watched for Class 4-28-20 10:47pm

[@guyharris396]

Yes, I experience this diminishing as well…I’m EMERGING, setting more boundaries and being more bold. I will soon be starting my IT LLC in Louisiana..encouraging anyone who sees this message to GO BIG, BE BOLD, and INFLUENCE…that’s why God made you sister!!!❤

[@Safeworld40]

Great talk

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Hello dear, please i want us to be good friends if you dont mind

[@zerne1]

Nice

[@emilymorrell6626]

E. Morrell for class, 4.28.20 10:50

[@kingdomfirst4541]

Can I get a copy of your dissertation please?

[@madisonvaughn3343]

Madison Vaughn watched for class on 4/28/2020 at 12:58am CST

[@dauglasfraser7262]

Hello dear, please i want us to be good friends if you dont mind

[@ashantalomax2421]

❤❤

[@villagesportsentertainment1630]

she never really answered what she did with that meeting. Did she bring in the male who was not her equal?

[@hustlewithheartcooks699]

Yeah that was bizarre

[@ubuntudipandaafricana4933]

She answered.. basically by saying you can not win all battles, so she didn't decline, but she the kept the 4% alive 😅