28 | Leading with Inclusivity: Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace | Margot Slattery

Having been exposed to the hospitality sector from a young age (her mother worked in a local Co Limerick hotel), Margot trained initially as a chef before taking a sideways step into hotel and catering management.  She spent a number of years working for a contract catering company which was acquired by Sodexo. ​ She has been at Sodexo ever since, during which time she’s held a number of positions across the company from Operations Manager to Account Director. In 2015 she became Country President, responsible for Sodexo’s 4,000 employees in Ireland and NI.  She’s a passionate advocate of the diversity and inclusion agenda, is a member of Sodexo's global LGBT network leadership team, and was the founding chair of Sodexo’s Women Work network. Show Notes: 2.10 - A bit about Margot and her background – 4.50 – What makes a leader a great leader? – 6.40 – Bringing your whole self to work – 7.40 – The role of diversity in the workplace – 10.30 – Creating conditions for D&I success – 12.40 – Things leaders can do to create inclusive cultures – 15.00 – The importance of defending company values – 18.40 – Diversity is more than just gender – 23.00 – How do leaders keep the plates spinning? – 25.00 – The power of self-awareness – 27.30 – Diversity on boards - 34.30 – Practical advice for building more diverse teams – 36.10 – Margot’s advice for herself – be brave.