Leadership, Purpose & the Power of Human Connection with Gerardo Macias

Описание: In this episode of Diversity Conversations, hosts Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis welcome Gerardo Macias, Independent Board Member and Partner at DHR Global, for a powerful and deeply human conversation on leadership, purpose, faith, and the power of connection.

Hosted by Eric Ellis, President & CEO of Integrity Development Corporation, and Tommie Lewis, President & CEO of Make It Plain Consulting.

This episode explores leadership beyond titles — touching on vulnerability, mentorship, executive search, succession planning, and what it truly means to lead with humility in times of transformation. Gerardo shares his personal journey from artist to executive talent advisor, the importance of faith and purpose, and how connecting people to their purpose can transform organizations and communities.

🌍 Topics covered include:
• Human-centered leadership
• Purpose and personal reinvention
• Executive search and succession planning
• Faith, humility, and mentorship
• Organizational culture and the future of work
• Global perspective and cross-cultural leadership

✅ CHAPTERS:
0:00 Welcome to Diversity Conversations
1:19 Real talk: when life gets tough (vulnerability & faith)
3:36 “Jesus Calling” and finding peace in uncertainty
6:16 People-centered leadership: caring for others in real time
10:53 Seasons change: blessings in disguise
12:58 Meet Gerardo Macias: faith, leadership, and service
14:29 From Mexico to Detroit: art, discipline, and global perspective
17:32 How creativity shapes leadership and problem-solving
20:09 Reinvention & purpose: evolving through life and career transitions
35:05 The HR TRIBE story: building community through connection
42:15 Beyond ego: collaboration in HR, DEI, and executive search
47:29 Executive search & anxiety: mentoring candidates with purpose
53:05 “My purpose is to connect people with their purpose”
56:27 The power of language: empathy, culture, and connection
59:42 Final message: faith, presence, and meaningful connections
1:01:17 Quiet power: leading with humility (closing reflections)

🎙️ Diversity Conversations is a weekly live show dedicated to thought-provoking dialogue that explores leadership solutions to today’s most complex challenges through honesty, transparency, and human connection.

👤 Guest: Gerardo Macias
Independent Board Member | Partner at DHR Global
Founder & President, HR TRIBE A.C.

🔗 Connect with Gerardo:
Follow him on social media at @elheadhunter
Visit https://www.dhrglobal.com

🔗 Connect with the Hosts
Eric Ellis – President & CEO, Integrity Development Corporation https://www.integritydev.com/
Tommie Lewis – President & CEO, Make It Plain Consulting https://mipcllc.com/

👍 Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with leaders who believe transformation begins with connection.

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