Linda spoke to 12o women from the organization Women of Color in Community Development (WCCD): Entrust Black Women - Annual Celebration. She spoke on women empowerment in the business world.
November 10, 2021
Program: “This year’s program builds off of our newest initiative, Entrust Black Women (EBW). EBW is an initiative designed to amplify Black women’s expertise, skills, and insights and support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in our region. EBW provides a platform for WCCD members to share their stories, tap into employment opportunities, and participate in exclusive learning and networking sessions with regional and local leaders who are serious about building Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) throughout their organizations. Simply put, EBW empowers our members and challenges employers to be intentional in their efforts to create equitable, inclusive environments within their organizations.”
Women of Color in Community Development (WCCD): Entrust Black Women - Annual Celebration
Fireside Chat (via Zoom)
Guest Speaker, Linda spoke to 450 attendees at J.D. Powers Values Day: Truth Finder’s Series with moderator, David Habiger, President of J.D. Powers.
November 8, 2021
The fireside chat focused on being “Truth Finders” – one of the company’s three core values. Given Ms. Johnson’s experience in publishing, they believe attendees would be excited to hear her perspectives on finding and conveying content that helps to uncover truths and new knowledge. The way we describe being Truth Finders in our values is as follows:
TRUTH FINDERS: At J.D. Power, we are proud of the unbiased data and findings we provide. As individuals, each and every member of our team is dedicated to living this same objectivity and embodying the highest ethical and professional standards.
J.D. Power Values Day: Truth Finder’s Series
Fireside Chat (via Zoom)
As the Keynote Speaker for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) for Women’s History Month, Linda speech was titled Our Sway: Women Reshaping The Built Landscape. Attendees: 1500 + students, faculty and staff
March 4, 2021
Event / Organization Description: Women’s History Month – The Office of Student Involvement; Leadership is responsible for preparing our students for extracurricular activities and sports. Building connections with UAPB students and the campus community, as well as other students on campus is important for the student engagement needs. Providing the opportunities to enhance student engagement and networking opportunities, we provide an array of programming throughout the year such as leadership retreats, Homecoming activities, Women’s Month; Men’s Programs, social justice activities, lecture speaker series and many more.
Having Our Sway: Women Reshaping The Built Landscape
Streamed on UAPB YouTube & Facebook. (via Zoom)
Linda spoke to Ellucian’s (Higher Education Tech Company) Black employee network group, Ubuntu during Black History Month on Affirming Images: The Historical Impact of Johnson Publishing on America.
February 26, 2021
Linda spoke on the themes below to 200 employees of Ellucian on:
Origin of history of Johnson Publishing Company
Impact on the African-American community in the U.S. and the world
Impact on business and marketing in the U.S. and the world
Affirming Images: The Historical Impact of Johnson Publishing on America
(via Zoom)
Trailblazers with Walter Isaacson - Podcast
Linda speaks on her mother’s, Eunice W. Johnson, contribution to the makeup industry in 1973 with the creation of Fashion Fair Cosmetics under their parent company, Johnson Publishing Company.
December 2, 2020
Trailblazers with Walter Isaacson
We tell the unexpected stories of digital disruption. Listen in as Walter Isaacson, digital revolution expert, explores the unknown drama behind some of the world’s biggest digital disruptions, the daring trailblazers willing to think differently, and the lessons learned along the way. Brought to you by Dell Technologies.
Skimm’d from the Couch - Podcast
A podcast interview with www.theskimm.com and Linda to discuss her career as Chairman and CEO of Johnson Publishing Company.
In this episode, Linda shares what she learned about management from her parents, who founded Johnson Publishing, her advice for dealing with imposter syndrome, and why she’s a big fan of thinking out loud with her team. December 2, 2020.
TheSkimm is focused on enabling a generation of women to live their smartest lives. Their vision is to build the most impactful brand for millennial women. TheSkimm focuses on equipping, rallying, and enabling their audience to make informed, confident decisions around necessity driven topics in their lives - news, civic engagement, finance, and health. TheSkimm's largest product is the Daily Skimm email newsletter which reaches over 7 million women, in addition to an active community, podcasts, and a subscription app.
26th Annual ELC MLMS: Voice and Vision - Fireside Chat
Speaker at The Executive Leadership Council 26th Annual Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium. Voice and Vision: Fireside Chat - Virtual Forum
MLMS meets mid-level managers at critical career stages preparing them for break through career growth and global business opportunities by providing skills, professional relationship strategies and global perspective. Breaking through requires fast starts, sustained momentum and inspired managerial practice to actively build career success with global reach, organizational impact and personal fulfillment.
The 26th Annual MLMS will break new ground and build on the legacy of ELC, its members and programs to provide participants with the tools needed to break through and ignite their careers and global contributions. Working alongside fellow participants and The ELC’s inspiring members, you will develop insight and build competencies to increase your effectiveness as a manager of teams and an individual contributor. October 15, 2020
Keynote Speaker Session (2020 Supplier Diversity Virtual Forum). A virtual fireside chat with the ManpowerGroup. The 18th Annual supplier diversity event is where their top diverse suppliers participate in what was historically a 3-day event at their Global HQ for development and engagement with their Executive and Senior leadership.
200+ attendees comprised of Diverse suppliers (90%), ManpowerGroup employees that touch supplier diversity (5%), NGOs/External stakeholders (3%), and Executive & Senior Leaders within ManpowerGroup (2%). October 5, 2020.
Manpower (2020 Supplier Diversity Virtual Forum)
Black History Month Leadership Insight
Grubhub’s keynote speaker were Linda discussed why diversity is a top priority for Grubhub’s success and growth. Grubhub’s monthly learning series, a one-hour company-wide discussion and Q&A where we spotlight a different part of our business and expose our people to various leaders and topics. February 2020 - Streamed to Grubhub offices worldwide. February 2020.
Black History Month Lunch & Learn
Guest speaker for World Business Chicago’s Black History Month annual employee Lunch and Learn Program in Chicago. February 2020 - Chicago
The keynote speaker for CIBC Black History Month. The topic focused on driving inclusion and diversity which is an important initiative for CIBC. February 2020 - Chicago
CIBC Speaker Event
I Am That Woman Retreat
One of the guest speakers for the “I Am That Woman Retreat” providing just the right wisdom, insights and information resources to help women re-imagine their careers, finances, relationships, health and communities during October 23-27, 2019 at Unico Hotel, Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Sheila C. Johnson Fellows Institute
The keynote speaker for the Sheila C. Johnson Fellows Institute Feb. 22, 2019 at Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, VA.
Sheila C. Johnson Fellows are outstanding emerging leaders who are dedicated to improving the lives of African American communities in the United States. In addition to pursuing a master’s degree at the Harvard Kennedy School, Sheila C. Johnson Fellows participate in a robust leadership development program designed by the Center.
New York State Common Retirement Fund
The keynote speaker at the New York State Common Retirement Fund's lOth Annual Emerging Manager MWBE Conference on February 17, 2017 in Albany, New York. The Conference provides an opportunity to bring emerging and diverse investment managers together with Common Retirement Fund staff and investment partners.
Marriott
The keynote speaker for EncourageHERS: Celebrating Women of Character, Courage & Commitment on September 23, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Changing Demographics: 3rd Annual ALPFA NABA event in honor of Women’s History Month
Keynote speaker - Ascend (the largest, non-profit Pan-Asian organization for business professionals, executives, and students in North America) joined forces with The Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) and National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) for the first time as the past and current presidents of all three organizations are Allstate employees. The purpose of this annual event was to bring together a diverse group of successful women leaders, allowing participants to reflect on their own goals and status as they advance in their organizations. March 2016 marked the 3rd Annual ALPFA NABA event in honor of Women’s History Month – hosted by Allstate at their headquarters on March 18, 2016 in Northbrook, IL.
BMO Harris Bank
The keynote speaker for the BMO Harris Bank’s Black History Month Kujichagulia Awards Ceremony on Thursday, February 19th 2015.
For the African American League of Professionals (AALPS) at BMO Harris Bank in Chicago, IL
Chicago Defender: Women of Excellence
The keynote speaker. Chicago, IL, April 3, 2015
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)
A keynote panelist at the Association of Community College Trustees’ (ACCT) 45th Annual Leadership Congress in Chicago, Il, Oct. 22 – 25, 2014.
At the annual ACCT Leadership Congress more than 2,000 trustees and presidents of community colleges gather to hear, learn, and exchange ideas. The theme of that year for the Congress was “Winds of Change: Staying the Course to the American Dream”.