{"id":6196,"date":"2022-05-11T07:00:44","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T11:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/?p=6196"},"modified":"2022-05-11T09:27:58","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T13:27:58","slug":"the-diversity-movement-ceo-donald-thompson-named-to-business-north-carolinas-2022-power-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/the-diversity-movement-ceo-donald-thompson-named-to-business-north-carolinas-2022-power-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Donald Thompson Named to Business North Carolina 2022 Power List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Listen to this article<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"Recognition for leaders driving change in North Carolina; making \u201csignificant impact\u201d in business, industry, and communities Raleigh, May 11, 2022 \u2013 Business North Carolina asked prominent leaders and top executives to help them create the Power List 2022 \u2013 individuals who are \u201cdriving much of the change in North Carolina\u201d and \u201cwho are making a significant impact in their enterprises, industries and communities.\u201d The Diversity Movement CEO and co-founder Donald Thompson was named to the list, comprising \u201cthe state\u2019s most powerful leaders across major industries.\u201d The complete Power List 2022 awardees was released on May 1 in a special issue of Business North Carolina, identifying \u201cNorth Carolina\u2019s most influential leaders.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cDemand for steady, competent leadership is unquestionable. Just look at the war in Ukraine, inflation reaching 40-year highs, and negative effects lingering from a horrible pandemic,\u201d said David Mildenberg, Editor of Business North Carolina. \u201cIt\u2019s a challenging time. Fortunately, our state is full of terrific leaders.\u201d Thompson has led The Diversity Movement since its inception in 2019. Known globally for its groundbreaking diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming that drives real-world business results. The company was recently honored by Fast Company, which named MicroVideos by The Diversity Movement as a 2022 \u201cWorld Changing Idea.\u201d This recognition follows Inc. Magazine\u2019s 2021 Best in Business List in DE&I Advocacy.\u00a0 Thompson\u2019s career has centered on growing and leading companies. His expertise is goal achievement, transforming company culture, and driving exponential growth as an entrepreneur, public speaker, author, podcaster, Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), and executive coach. Recognized as a leader who brings a broad executive perspective across multiple industries, Thompson serves as a board member for Easterseals UCP, Vidant Medical Center, Raleigh Chamber, TowneBank Raleigh, and several other organizations in the fields of technology, marketing, sports, and entertainment. Thompson writes a weekly leadership column for WRAL TechWire and has written for many other publications, including Entrepeneur.com and CNBC. An engaging keynote speaker, he entertains and engages audiences by demonstrating how DEI initiatives can change the world by transforming the way we work together. As a leadership and executive coach, Thompson helps executives utilize new tools and thinking so they can rapidly develop better management skills and leadership abilities as they work in the ever-evolving business landscape.\u00a0 Underestimated: A CEO\u2019s Unlikely Path to Success Thompson\u2019s book Underestimated: A CEO\u2019s Unlikely Path to Success will be published in October 2022 by Morgan James. Part leadership guide, part memoir, Underestimated shares the hard work, continual learning, and resilience that enabled him to achieve his most audacious aspirations and become an award-winning champion of DEI initiatives with two decades of leading successful organizations to tremendous growth and influence. Underestimated focuses on the unlikely journey of a Black CEO, presenting Thompson\u2019s unique insights on American business, life, and racial and economic justice. Candid, outspoken, and refreshing, he offers a remarkable look at corporate America through the eyes of a true outsider who found his way into the halls of power. Making North Carolina More Diverse and Inclusive In 2021, CNBC released the report \u201cAmerica\u2019s Top States for Business,\u201d with North Carolina ranking second in the nation. Executives across the state noted the strong business culture from Charlotte and Raleigh over to Asheville and many other growing regions. Yet, despite the strong overall marks, CNBC editors warned that \u201csteps toward inclusiveness are needed\u201d to push NC to the top spot.\u00a0 Engaging with 100+ clients across industries, The Diversity Movement is leading the charge for greater inclusion with an innovative employee application suite that powers workplace excellence via a DEI lens. DEI Navigator DEI Navigator is a subscription-based membership that gives leaders at small- and mid-sized organizations the ability to have all the DEI resources of a Fortune 500 corporation \u2013 content, tools, and on-demand advice for DEI leaders.\u00a0 DEI Navigator is everything leaders need, all in one place. Membership offers access to The Diversity Movement\u2019s award-winning team of proven business leaders and certified diversity executives, along with expert curated content, how-to guides, specialized training, and a community of peers sharing their ideas and lessons learned \u2013 all at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-service DEI consultancy. The award-winning MicroVideo platform is included with DEI Navigator membership.\u00a0 MicroVideos by The Diversity Movement Joining Fast Company\u2019s exclusive list of global organizations changing the world for the better is MicroVideos by The Diversity Movement, a micro-learning platform containing 500+ right-sized videos created so organizations and individuals can learn about DEI in the flow of work. In terms of minutes created, the content in the MicroVideo platform is the equivalent of 28 full-length Hollywood films. Developed by proven business leaders and certified diversity experts, the MicroVideos library is organized in specific learning pathways like inclusive leadership, DEI vocabulary, Human Resources topics, LGBTQ+, the business case and return on investment, and allyship. Actionable takeaways help viewers put DEI principles into practice right away.\u00a0 About The Diversity Movement The Diversity Movement offers an employee experience application suite that personalizes DEI for your organization and delivers real-world business outcomes. Our productized DEI journey is built on digital learning tools and content, conversational AI, and analytics. The Diversity Movement created DEI Navigator, a subscription-based service that enables small- and mid-sized organizations to power its DEI programming, built especially for leaders who need world-class resources \u2013 like a \u201cchief diversity officer in a box.\u201d Another key offering is the MicroVideo library, a micro-learning platform created to scale DEI learning across the organization. Recognizing the power of our 500+ video micro-learning content, Fast Company honored MicroVideos as a 2022 \u201cWorld Changing Idea.\u201d The Diversity Movement helps you win in the marketplace by powering scalable and sustainable workplace excellence via a data-driven approach focused on business results. Join the movement at www.thediversitymovement.com. 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Just look at the war in Ukraine, inflation reaching 40-year highs, and negative effects lingering from a horrible pandemic,\u201d said David Mildenberg, Editor of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business North Carolina<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cIt\u2019s a challenging time. Fortunately, our state is full of terrific leaders.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thompson has led The Diversity Movement since its inception in 2019. Known globally for its groundbreaking diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming that drives real-world business results. The company was recently honored by <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast Company<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which named MicroVideos by The Diversity Movement as a 2022 \u201cWorld Changing Idea.\u201d This recognition follows <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inc.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Magazine\u2019s 2021 Best in Business List in DE&amp;I Advocacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thompson\u2019s career has centered on growing and leading companies. His expertise is goal achievement, transforming company culture, and driving exponential growth as an entrepreneur, public speaker, author, podcaster, Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), and executive coach. Recognized as a leader who brings a broad executive perspective across multiple industries, Thompson serves as a board member for Easterseals UCP, Vidant Medical Center, Raleigh Chamber, TowneBank Raleigh, and several other organizations in the fields of technology, marketing, sports, and entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thompson writes a weekly leadership column for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WRAL TechWire<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and has written for many other publications, including Entrepeneur.com and CNBC. An engaging keynote speaker, he entertains and engages audiences by demonstrating how DEI initiatives can change the world by transforming the way we work together. As a leadership and executive coach, Thompson helps executives utilize new tools and thinking so they can rapidly develop better management skills and leadership abilities as they work in the ever-evolving business landscape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><i>Underestimated: A CEO\u2019s Unlikely Path to Success<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thompson\u2019s book <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/underestimated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Underestimated: A CEO\u2019s Unlikely Path to Success<\/i><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be published in October 2022 by Morgan James. Part leadership guide, part memoir, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underestimated<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shares the hard work, continual learning, and resilience that enabled him to achieve his most audacious aspirations and become an award-winning champion of DEI initiatives with two decades of leading successful organizations to tremendous growth and influence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underestimated<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focuses on the unlikely journey of a Black CEO, presenting Thompson\u2019s unique insights on American business, life, and racial and economic justice. Candid, outspoken, and refreshing, he offers a remarkable look at corporate America through the eyes of a true outsider who found his way into the halls of power.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Making North Carolina More Diverse and Inclusive<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2021, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/07\/13\/top-states-for-business-north-carolina.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CNBC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> released the report \u201cAmerica\u2019s Top States for Business,\u201d with North Carolina ranking second in the nation. Executives across the state noted the strong business culture from Charlotte and Raleigh over to Asheville and many other growing regions. Yet, despite the strong overall marks, CNBC editors warned that \u201csteps toward inclusiveness are needed\u201d to push NC to the top spot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging with 100+ clients across industries, The Diversity Movement is leading the charge for greater inclusion with an innovative employee application suite that powers workplace excellence via a DEI lens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>DEI Navigator<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/dei-navigator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEI Navigator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a subscription-based membership that gives leaders at small- and mid-sized organizations the ability to have all the DEI resources of a Fortune 500 corporation \u2013 content, tools, and on-demand advice for DEI leaders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEI Navigator is everything leaders need, all in one place. Membership offers access to The Diversity Movement\u2019s award-winning team of proven business leaders and certified diversity executives, along with expert curated content, how-to guides, specialized training, and a community of peers sharing their ideas and lessons learned \u2013 all at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-service DEI consultancy. The award-winning MicroVideo platform is included with DEI Navigator membership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>MicroVideos by The Diversity Movement<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining Fast Company\u2019s exclusive list of global organizations changing the world for the better is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/microvideos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MicroVideos by The Diversity Movement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a micro-learning platform containing 500+ right-sized videos created so organizations and individuals can learn about DEI in the flow of work. In terms of minutes created, the content in the MicroVideo platform is the equivalent of 28 full-length Hollywood films.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed by proven business leaders and certified diversity experts, the MicroVideos library is organized in specific learning pathways like inclusive leadership, DEI vocabulary, Human Resources topics, LGBTQ+, the business case and return on investment, and allyship. Actionable takeaways help viewers put DEI principles into practice right away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>About The Diversity Movement<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Diversity Movement offers an employee experience application suite that personalizes DEI for your organization and delivers real-world business outcomes. Our productized DEI journey is built on digital learning tools and content, conversational AI, and analytics. The Diversity Movement created DEI Navigator, a subscription-based service that enables small- and mid-sized organizations to power its DEI programming, built especially for leaders who need world-class resources \u2013 like a \u201cchief diversity officer in a box.\u201d Another key offering is the MicroVideo library, a micro-learning platform created to scale DEI learning across the organization. Recognizing the power of our 500+ video micro-learning content, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast Company<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> honored MicroVideos as a 2022 \u201cWorld Changing Idea.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Diversity Movement helps you win in the marketplace by powering scalable and sustainable workplace excellence via a data-driven approach focused on business results. Join the movement at<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.thediversitymovement.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Contact<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bob Batchelor, The Diversity Movement, <a href=\"mailto:bob@thediversitymovement.com\">bob@thediversitymovement.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recognition for leaders driving change in North Carolina; making \u201csignificant impact\u201d in business, industry, and communities Raleigh, May 11, 2022 \u2013 Business North Carolina asked prominent leaders and top 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