Executive Interview: Google - Diversity in Leadership

Former Director of Executive Recruiting at Google, Ginny Clarke, shares that one of the things she sees lots of companies doing is little to no talent planning, they react when they have an opening. To fix this, Clarke recommends doing some talent planning, and encourage your HR organizations to think about and anticipate future needs. This will reduce the likelihood that the hiring manager will just call their friend for any openings within the organization. Many people are too relationship based and don't run a full-blown search for talent. 

In speeches, Clarke draws on her unparalleled experience inside corporate C-Suites and boardrooms helping thousands of executives up their game and elevate their careers to bring a unique, holistic five-dimensional approach to true leadership that is essential now more than ever. A systems thinker who deconstructs processes and behaviors to carefully assess organizational and individual capability, she inspires and uplifts groups by helping them scale mobility opportunities for all, and bring conscious awareness to both the workplace and life. Clarke delivers “no-holds-barred” discussions on the root causes that lead to a lack of diversity in organizations, and provides the thoughtful, integrated solutions that anyone can use to affect change.