Porter Braswell is the Founder and CEO of 2045 Studio, an exclusive network for accomplished professionals of color.

Porter is also the Co-founder and Executive Chairman of the career advancement platform Jopwell, the host of the Harvard Business Review podcast Race at Work, and the author of two books, including 2019’s Let Them See You.

Porter joins the show to discuss how 2045 Studio is harnessing community to empower professionals of color to succeed, how to establish trust within a community, what he learned from Magic Johnson’s mentorship, and MUCH more!

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Show Notes:

The Significance of 2045
Bridging the Inclusion Gap
Networks, Community & the Clubhouse
The Opportunity To Be in the Majority
Building the Right Kind of Partnerships
The Importance of Human Capital
Socratic Problem-Solving
How to Establish Trust Within a Community
The 2045 Approach to Networking
Councils & Relationship-Building
Surprising Lessons From Foundership
Leveraging the Community
Magic Johnson’s Mentorship & the Advantages of the Athletic Mentality
Why Porter Writes
“Wouldn't it be so cool if I could always feel like I belong?”
2045’s Long-Term Vision
Porter as Emperor of the World
MORE!

Books Mentioned:

Let Them See You: The Guide for Leveraging Your Diversity at Work; by Porter Braswell
Yes, You Can: The Secrets Revealed for How to Get into and Succeed at America's Top Universities and Colleges; by Porter Braswell
The Intelligent Investor; by Benjamin Graham

Porter Braswell — Building the Future of Leadership (EP.216)

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