Operationalizing Equity in the Social Impact Space, with Marcus Walton
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In this episode, we are joined by a)plan coaching advisor and social impact leader, Marcus Walton. Announced as President & CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) in 2019, Marcus shares how he and his staff transformed GEO's culture to prioritize racial equity in all areas of the organization's operations\\u2014all while navigating a world-altering pandemic and a generational racial reckoning. By combining coaching and racial equity principles, Marcus helps individuals lead and create change while navigating inequitable systems. He and his staff at GEO (and by extension, the global GEO community) serve as high-impact leaders who often must venture into uncharted territories with dignity, integrity, confidence, and vision. Listen as Marcus shares what it takes to tackle major goals, how to operationalize equity within organizations, and how more companies can effectively improve their DEI commitments in practical yet powerful ways.
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