S2:E5: Leveraging Connections (with James Jackson III)

Chantée is joined by James Jackson III to discuss leveraging connections and putting them to work!
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James Jackson III serves as the Supplier Diversity Program Manager as Zions Bancorporation, where he is responsible for building relationships with capable diverse suppliers who can provide goods and services across the enterprise.  James also  serves on several boards of directors, and is the founder of the Utah Black Chamber. Since its inception in 2009, the Chamber has grown to not only serve black-owned small businesses in Utah but has become the premier organization connecting and engaging Utah’s Black community and building bridges for inclusion. From the Chamber, James started or helped start several other programs to elevate Utah’s diverse community, including Living Color Utah and the Utah Diversity Career Fair. James to started his own business focused on providing coaching, training, teaching leadership, and organizational development. James co-authored an Amazon Best-Selling book, “Leading Through the Pandemic: Unconventional Wisdom from Heartfelt Leaders.” James' goal is to further promote Utah diversity with the hopes of it becoming a more attractive destination for people of color.
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SHOW NOTES + LINKS:
We are grateful to James for joining us. You find him on IG: @J3Motivtion; and LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jamesjacksoniii.

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INSPIRED ACTIONS/THOUGHTS FOR THIS EPISODE:
How are you utilizing your gifts?
What talents do you have?
How are you expanding your comfort zone?
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