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Heather Taylor is an organizational effectiveness change management leader. She helps…
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How to Layoff or Furlough Employees with Compassion and Leave Their Dignity Intact
How to Layoff or Furlough Employees with Compassion and Leave Their Dignity Intact
By Heather Taylor, M.S.O.D.
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The Paradox of Employee Engagement & Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs During a Pandemic
The Paradox of Employee Engagement & Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs During a Pandemic
By Heather Taylor, M.S.O.D.
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It's an honor to be named among the Top 50 Women Leaders in Medicine for 2024 by Women We Admire, a membership organization and professional network…
It's an honor to be named among the Top 50 Women Leaders in Medicine for 2024 by Women We Admire, a membership organization and professional network…
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I attended the Black Women Leadership panel discussion at The Missouri History Museum, where several remarkable women shared insights about their…
I attended the Black Women Leadership panel discussion at The Missouri History Museum, where several remarkable women shared insights about their…
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Powerful demonstration of Mercy's culture of caring for our co-workers and the communities we serve. Prayers continue for all those affected.
Powerful demonstration of Mercy's culture of caring for our co-workers and the communities we serve. Prayers continue for all those affected.
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Experience
Education
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The Johns Hopkins University
Graduated with a Masters of Science degree and a Fellows in Change Management as part of a cohort with Charlie Seashore, Edie Seashore, and Michael Broom as lead faculty.
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Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Iota Howard University Singers Howard University Choir Rankin Chapel Choir Howard University Dance Ensemble
Participated in Howard Singers, University Chorus, and Chapel Choir.
Recipient of multiple Special Talent scholarships for Vocal Performance.
Toured Tokyo Japan for the International Song Festival.
Toured Krakow Poland with the Howard University Singers.
Toured Germany with the Howard University German Club.
Participated in the Howard University Dance Ensemble.
Pledged Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity for Women.
Licenses & Certifications
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AchieveGlobal Leadership & Customer Service Trainer Certification
Miller Heiman Group UK (Formally Achieve Global)
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Diversity Trainer Certification
Elsie Y. Cross & Associates
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Volunteer Experience
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Diversity Advancement Committee Member & Mentor Coach
Mercy
- Present 3 years 6 months
Human Rights
Mission
Diversity Advancement Committee (DAC) will strive to further the selection, development and promotion of diverse women and men serving in leadership and dedicated to advancing diversity and promoting inclusion across the ministry, working to advance underrepresented talent. -
Band Boosters Fundraising Volunteer
Marquette Sr. High School
- 1 year 9 months
Education
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Advisory Council
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
- Present 4 years 5 months
Arts and Culture
An institution of the quality, significance and reach of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra needs a diverse network of volunteer leaders and ambassadors who will represent and advocate for the St. Louis Symphony in every corner of the St. Louis community. The SLSO Advisory Council is driven by the desire to support the SLSO in its mission of enriching lives through the power of music.
The SLSO Advisory Council is a dynamic and engaged group of volunteers. Members serve as ambassadors on…An institution of the quality, significance and reach of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra needs a diverse network of volunteer leaders and ambassadors who will represent and advocate for the St. Louis Symphony in every corner of the St. Louis community. The SLSO Advisory Council is driven by the desire to support the SLSO in its mission of enriching lives through the power of music.
The SLSO Advisory Council is a dynamic and engaged group of volunteers. Members serve as ambassadors on behalf of the SLSO by promoting greater awareness and appreciation of the SLSO in the community and help to boost audience development and the SLSO’s financial strength. -
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Communications & Marketing Committee Co-Lead
SMPHR of Greater St. Louis
- 1 year 2 months
The Society of Multicultural Professionals in Human Resources is an organization that is committed to unifying local multicultural professionals for the goals of gaining information and providing leadership on issues affecting their individual careers and the workforce as a whole. Visit us and learn more at www.smphr.org
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Core Labs and Coaching Communities of Practice and Committees
NTL Institute
- 19 years 1 month
Civil Rights and Social Action
NTL’s vision is people empowered to create just and compassionate organizations and societies in an interdependent world. The mission of the NTL (National Training Laboratories) Institute for Applied Behavioral Science is to advance Applied Behavioral Science (ABS) in the service of social justice, oppression-free societies, and healthy individuals, groups and organizations in the world. We do this through: Fostering learning in the theory and practice of personal and professional…
NTL’s vision is people empowered to create just and compassionate organizations and societies in an interdependent world. The mission of the NTL (National Training Laboratories) Institute for Applied Behavioral Science is to advance Applied Behavioral Science (ABS) in the service of social justice, oppression-free societies, and healthy individuals, groups and organizations in the world. We do this through: Fostering learning in the theory and practice of personal and professional development, group development, group dynamics, organization change, community development, and social change. Contributing to the scholarship of the ABS field through research, publishing, and knowledge building. Partnering and learning with other organizations and groups worldwide.
I've been a member of NTL since 2002. Served on various committees including currently the Coaching Community of Practice (CCoP) Steering Committee, and the Diversity, Inclusion & Social Justice (DISJ) CoP, as well as a member of the 2012 65th Anniversary Celebration Committee, Ethics Committee 2010-2012, 2010 Annual Meeting Planning Committee, 2006 – 2007 President Search Committee, Southeast Region Local Learning Group Co-Coordinator, 2002 - 2006, and 2002 – 2004 Budget & Finance Committees. -
Presenter on Diversity, Inclusion, and Group Identity Power Dynamics
Youth Global Citizen
Children
Youth Global Citizen (YGC) is an experiential learning program that teaches young adults leadership skills and the significance of service and philanthropy. YGC cultivates leaders with diverse perspectives to serve and lead. Each class is composed of a maximum of 25 participants who meet eight times from September through April.
Selection of Youth Global Citizen is comprised of high school students that exhibit the following:
A strong desire to become a better leader in all…Youth Global Citizen (YGC) is an experiential learning program that teaches young adults leadership skills and the significance of service and philanthropy. YGC cultivates leaders with diverse perspectives to serve and lead. Each class is composed of a maximum of 25 participants who meet eight times from September through April.
Selection of Youth Global Citizen is comprised of high school students that exhibit the following:
A strong desire to become a better leader in all aspects of life;
A passion for serving others;
An eagerness to learn and develop their own character;
A willingness to collaborate and learn from others;
A willingness to have ideas challenged;
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Diversity & Inclusion Presenter and Executive Coach
Multicultural Leadership Program
Economic Empowerment
Presented an Ecotonos Power Dynamics module and provided executive coaching to program participants.
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Board of Directors & Grants Committee Member
KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Economic Empowerment
Grants Committee 2011-2012, Board 2012-Present. Kern Community Foundation believes that a healthy nonprofit sector is essential to the overall quality of life in our community. Grant requests for proposals for our competitive grantmaking programs are posted online when grants are available. In most cases, the limited dollars we have available for competitive grantmaking programs are awarded to build the capacity of local nonprofit organizations. The Foundation receives more worthy requests…
Grants Committee 2011-2012, Board 2012-Present. Kern Community Foundation believes that a healthy nonprofit sector is essential to the overall quality of life in our community. Grant requests for proposals for our competitive grantmaking programs are posted online when grants are available. In most cases, the limited dollars we have available for competitive grantmaking programs are awarded to build the capacity of local nonprofit organizations. The Foundation receives more worthy requests than we can accommodate each year, and most of the Foundation’s individual grantmaking programs have specific eligibility requirements. Competitive grants are limited to organizations in Kern County. However, funding may be given to organizations with offices outside of Kern County for services or programs for residents of Kern County. Our Board of Directors governs Kern Community Foundation, sets policy and makes final grant decisions. All members are volunteers serving a maximum of 9 years.
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Bakersfield Golden Empire Chapter President & Charter Member
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Children
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. Jack and Jill boasts over 230 chapters nationwide, representing over 40,000 family members. Each chapter plans annual programming activities guided under a national theme. Jack and Jill of America creates a medium of contact for…
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. Jack and Jill boasts over 230 chapters nationwide, representing over 40,000 family members. Each chapter plans annual programming activities guided under a national theme. Jack and Jill of America creates a medium of contact for children to stimulate their growth and development through chapter programming, community service, legislative advocacy and philanthropic giving. We strongly believe every child, with proper guidance and opportunity, can be a leader.
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Voting Member
The Recording Academy
Arts and Culture
The Recording Academy (formerly the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences or NARAS) is a U.S. organization of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other recording professionals. The Recording Academy is headquartered in Santa Monica. Neil Portnow is the current president of The Academy.
The Recording Academy, which began in 1957, is known for its Grammy Awards. In 1997, the Recording Academy launched The Latin Recording Academy, which produces the Latin Grammy Awards…The Recording Academy (formerly the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences or NARAS) is a U.S. organization of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other recording professionals. The Recording Academy is headquartered in Santa Monica. Neil Portnow is the current president of The Academy.
The Recording Academy, which began in 1957, is known for its Grammy Awards. In 1997, the Recording Academy launched The Latin Recording Academy, which produces the Latin Grammy Awards. Michael Greene was the founder and the first President of the Latin Grammys. -
Atlanta Symphony Chorus Member, Second Soprano Section
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Arts and Culture
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus (ASOC) chorus member, 1996 to 2007. During this time the Orchestra and Chorus won 5 GRAMMY Awards for Best Choral Performance, best Classical Recording, performed at Carnegie Hall, and toured in Berlin, Germany.
Grammy Awards (5):
2005 Best Choral Performance, Berlioz: Requiem (Spano)
2003 Best Choral Performance, Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony (Spano)
2003 Best Classical Recording, Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony (Spano)
1999 Best…Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus (ASOC) chorus member, 1996 to 2007. During this time the Orchestra and Chorus won 5 GRAMMY Awards for Best Choral Performance, best Classical Recording, performed at Carnegie Hall, and toured in Berlin, Germany.
Grammy Awards (5):
2005 Best Choral Performance, Berlioz: Requiem (Spano)
2003 Best Choral Performance, Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony (Spano)
2003 Best Classical Recording, Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony (Spano)
1999 Best Choral Performance, Barber: Prayers of Kierkegaard, Bartòk: Cantata Profana, Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem
1999 Best Classical Recording, Barber: Prayers of Kierkegaard, Bartòk: Cantata Profana, Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem -
Co-ed Baseball League Coordinator & General Manager
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Health
Managed the co-ed softball league for The Johns Hopkins University Outpatient Center. The league included nine teams from across multiple medical and health care specialties represented in the outpatient care facility, and created sense of community and friendly competition between practices.
Publications
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Intrinsic Mentoring
Leadership Untapped - Multicultural Leadership Program publication
Multicultural Leadership Program newsletter article on being your own mentor.
MCLP is operated by a partnership between the University of Illinois Extension Office® and Heartland Community College®. Initial funding for the program was provided by State Farm®, State Farm Bank®, and COUNTRY Financial.® Many other partners in the community have also assisted to initiate MCLP and make the program possible.
MCLP continues to search for organizations which can contribute financially. A…Multicultural Leadership Program newsletter article on being your own mentor.
MCLP is operated by a partnership between the University of Illinois Extension Office® and Heartland Community College®. Initial funding for the program was provided by State Farm®, State Farm Bank®, and COUNTRY Financial.® Many other partners in the community have also assisted to initiate MCLP and make the program possible.
MCLP continues to search for organizations which can contribute financially. A Multicultural Leadership Institute Fund was established at the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3),
which serves as the fiscal agent for MCLP. All contributions made to the program are tax exempt.
If you are interested in making a monetary donation, please make the check payable to “Illinois Prairie Community Foundation” and cite “Multicultural Leadership Institute” as the beneficiary. -
Facilitation 101: The Basics to Get You on Your Feet, Volume 39, No. 3
OD Practitioner
OK, I’ve got the agenda with me. . . good. . . . Now, get the tape . . . masking or blue tape? What kind of walls do they have at that hotel? Can I even use tape there? My notes! I need to have my interview notes for the data feedback. . . . And, is this my new box of Mr. Sketch markers, or the old one. . . wish I’d thrown it away after the last time! . . . and I need the pieces for the icebreaker puzzle we’re doing. . . . Do I have the index cards? And, the dot vote! I forgot to pack the…
OK, I’ve got the agenda with me. . . good. . . . Now, get the tape . . . masking or blue tape? What kind of walls do they have at that hotel? Can I even use tape there? My notes! I need to have my interview notes for the data feedback. . . . And, is this my new box of Mr. Sketch markers, or the old one. . . wish I’d thrown it away after the last time! . . . and I need the pieces for the icebreaker puzzle we’re doing. . . . Do I have the index cards? And, the dot vote! I forgot to pack the colored dots! What’s the client’s boss’s name again?
Anyone who has ever facilitated a meeting has probably had a morning like this. Between us, we’ve had about a thousand! And for as indispensable as all of those things seem in that moment, the truly
indispensable tools for facilitation can’t be seen or touched. They are the theories and concepts that underlie our work, a few of which we’ll review in this article.Other authors
Projects
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NTL ApplicationsPlus
provided executive coaching for a manufacturing technology client.
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PDI/Ninth House Independent Executive Coach
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Provide executive coaching services to PDI Ninth House legacy's global gas and energy client.
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NTL ApplicationPlus
Provided executive coaching to a media/broadcasting leader.
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Stanford University Graduate Student Program External Guest Facilitator
T-Group facilitation for students in the Graduate Student Program, Interpersonal Dynamics course.
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Organizational Change Management Consultant External Contractor
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Provided organizational change management and strategic corporate communications services on annual contract basis for client assignments within State Farm Insurance Company, Systems Department.
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American University Professional Coach (Cohort 67)
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Provided professional coaching for University graduate students in the Master of Science in Organization Development (AU MSOD) Cohort 67.
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American University Professional Coach (Cohort 66)
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Provided professional coaching for University graduate students in the Master of Science in Organization Development (AU MSOD) Cohort 66.
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American University MSOD External Professional Coach (Cohort 65)
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Provided professional coaching for University graduate students in the Master of Science in Organization Development (AU MSOD) Cohort 65.
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KornFerry Independent Executive Coach for Leadership Excellence Series (LES)
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As a key member of the executive coaching team, Taylor successfully provided executive coaching for the flagship mandated competency-based leadership assessment and development program of a global consumer foods organization, focusing on 360-degree assessment results with an emphasis on leadership skill development. Her efforts resulted in cascading the program to lower levels of leadership and extension of the program over five years.
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KornFerry Independent Executive Coach
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Provided executive coaching to KornFerry clients in a large global construction, mining, and equipment company in the Midwest United States.
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KornFerry Independent Executive Coach
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Provided executive coaching services to KornFerry client in medical sales in the MidAtlantic United States.
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Elsie Y. Cross Associates External Contract Diversity Trainer
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Provided diversity training to EYCA clients in the banking industry across the United States and abroad.
Languages
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English
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Organizations
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Jack and Jill of America, Inc
Member
- PresentJack and Jill of America, Inc. is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. 2018-Present Greater St Louis Chapter. Protocol Co-Chair 2014 - 2018 Bloomington/Normal Chapter, Bloomington, IL. Vice President (2014), 5 Star Chapter Liaison (2015-2017). 2014 Bakersfield Golden Empire Chapter, Bakersfield, CA…
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. 2018-Present Greater St Louis Chapter. Protocol Co-Chair 2014 - 2018 Bloomington/Normal Chapter, Bloomington, IL. Vice President (2014), 5 Star Chapter Liaison (2015-2017). 2014 Bakersfield Golden Empire Chapter, Bakersfield, CA. President and Charter Member
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Leadership Illinois
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The Recording Academy (formerly NARAS)
Voting Member
-5 time Grammy Award recipient
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OD Network (ODN)
Member
-Organization Development Network (ODN), National member, 1990 to 2013.
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American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
Member
-American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) member, 2005 to 2007.
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Organizational Change Alliance (OCA)
Member
-Organization Change Alliance (OCA), Member, 1997 to 2007. Program Committee member 1997 to 2001.
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Chesapeake Bay ODNetwork (CBODN)
Member
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