In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde sits down with Dr. LaToya Jordan, founder of Lead by Design Lab. Dr. Jordan discusses her journey from student affairs in higher education to organizational psychology and coaching.

Dr. Jordan specializes in supporting women of color leaders in higher education and emphasizes the importance of leadership development for this group. Dr. Jordan also explains the concept of design thinking and how it can be used to unlock innovative ideas by putting the customer at the center of the design process.

Dr. Jordan shares examples of how design thinking has been applied to solve problems and highlights the specific challenges faced by women of color in leadership roles.

Key takeaways include:

• Leadership development is crucial for women of color in higher education to succeed in senior leadership roles.

• Design thinking is a set of tools and mindsets that prioritize the customer or client in the design process, leading to innovative solutions.

• Women of color in leadership often face isolation, lack of resources and support, and the pressure to succeed without making mistakes.

• Understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by women of color in leadership is essential for creating inclusive and effective organizations.

To learn more about Dr. LaToya Jordan, connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoyaijordan/