What if you had the skills, knowledge and talent the world needed? What if you are what the world is waiting for? Marcus Miller didn’t start out believing that but along the way he learned that his calling was to bring out the good in others. In a world where corporations used layoffs to balance the books and recruiters are looking for the right resume, Marquis can teach you how to stay fresh, embrace change and make a difference through acts of faith.
Marcus is currently the Chief Diversity Officer for the City of Chicago where he is leading the effort to make sure everyone understands that they matter and success if bringing forth your best self.

Kimberlee Archie, Director of Equity and Inclusion has been on a long journey of discovery. She has learned how to thrive when you’re a minority and is teaching local government employees what it means to create a community that’s inclusive. We don’t talk about how each of us has to develop the skills to engage with others not like us. To live in a thriving community means accepting we each have different needs. Equality doesn’t allow for that but something else does. Hear her perspective on what missing and what we don’t talk about when diversity is the topic.
Closing the Gap with Denise Cooper share the life stories from ordinary people who realize success is achieve because of your conviction, belief and approach in other words your mindset. Each has learned how to become a skilled agent for positive change and thrive in the midst of chaos. Join us as my guests share how they use 4 principles of success – context, choices, bridging perspectives and mastering relationships - to disrupt the status quo and thrive during the chaos of change.
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There’s so much focused on creating a career plan but a lot less on how to navigate the twists and turns your life presents. Why do some people seem to attract more good breaks than others? Robert “Bob” Gerst has been a senior executive for over 25 years and an adjunct profession for about as long. In this podcast he shares his guiding principles and how he used them to stay at the top of his game.

Robert “Bob” Gerst is currently the VP, Human Resources at John I. Haas. Bob grew up on an Iowa farm and over his life has traveled the world. From the data rich world of Las Vega gaming to one of the world’s leading real estate enterprises Jones Lang LaSalle to brewing beer and teaching new leaders what it means to be principle led person Bob tells a wonderful story of his life, lessons learned and the 3 questions everyone must answer if you want a successful career.

Closing the Gap with Denise Cooper share the life stories from ordinary people who realize success is achieve because of your conviction, belief and approach in other words your mindset. Each has learned how to become a skilled agent for positive change and thrive in the midst of chaos. Join us as my guests share how they use 4 principles of success – context, choices, bridging perspectives and mastering relationships - to disrupt the status quo and thrive during the chaos of change.

Closing the Gap with Denise Cooper is hosted by Soundcloud. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, and Tune In.

Nathaniel “Nat” Alston has a successful track record of success by handling subtle but offensive comments, actions and stereotypes that keep us from achieving executive levels. Our conversation is filled with practical suggestions for black Americans to develop mental awareness, a psychological game plan, and an increased level of business savvy in order to negotiate the minefield of the white work world. Listen to get at least 4 things you can do to do to stay on career track. Included are commonsense scenarios and real-life solutions that will help every marginalized person handle gutless bosses, overbearing and hateful colleagues or being the only minority or women in an all-white workplace. Got questions, contact me at info1@rllessons com If you like what you’ve heard, share it. If not, comment below and share.
Closing the Gap with Denise Cooper share the life stories from ordinary people who realize success is achieve because of your conviction, belief and approach in other words your mindset. Each has learned how to become a skilled agent for positive change and thrive in the midst of chaos. Join us as my guests share how they use 4 principles of success – context, choices, bridging perspectives and mastering relationships - to disrupt the status quo and thrive during the chaos of change.
Closing the Gap with Denise Cooper is hosted by Soundcloud. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, and Tune In.

Introducing Closing the Gap with Denise Cooper