Meagan LaBossiere on LinkedIn: #womenleaders #diversityandinclusion #leadershipdevelopment (2024)

Meagan LaBossiere

Sr. Relationship Manager | Global Commercial Bank | Bank of America | Veteran

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I am still buzzing with energy from Bank of America's Women Ready to Lead event in Dallas last week. This event had me sharing insights to anyone who would listen. In partnership with our employee network LEAD - which has over 29,000 members dedicated to supporting the advancement of women in our company, I cannot think of a better introduction and warm welcome to the firm. Huge thank you to Dan Peril and Brian Angle for extending me this invite. At this amazing event, head of our Private Bank, Katy Knox lead a robust discussion with Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall who drops some gems on us. A few of my personal favorites being: (1)'When you step into a big environment, you must be big'; (2)'You do not need to know the business, to lead'; and (3) The 3 L's of Leadership: Listen / Learn / Love your people. I also want to take a moment and thank Jenny Kim Park, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. Unbeknownst to me, she personally honored / highlighted me during her address to the entire group, as a new hire to the firm, she urged the women in the room to be committed to my success. Simply put, this is culture. Jenny used her platform to promote others and is living the narrative of Inclusion which her title holds. Lastly, I would not have a seat at that table, let alone be at this amazing firm had it not been for the intentionality of Teresa Patton, Aoife Burke, CFA, Nicola (Nikki) Reeves, Andrea Albright and Nicole Campbell. Thank you ladies for your support as I am filled with gratitude and excitement for what's to come. #WomenLeaders #DiversityandInclusion #LeadershipDevelopment

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Jenny Kim Park

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I so appreciated you stepping right into your story and how much you would like to keep contributing you inspired me and was so great getting to know you welcome to the company!

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Wendy L. Wall

Diversity & Inclusion Executive at Bank of America

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Was an absolute pleasure meeting you. I look forward to watching your career journey.

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Nadia Gula

VP Financial Center Manager at Bank of America|Passionate about Financial Solutions and Leadership Development|Committed to Drive Growth & Operational Excellence|Committed to Building High Performing Teams

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Meagan LaBossiere Wow, what an opportunity to meet the Dallas Mavericks CEO, I wish I lived in Dallas and could have attended. This is truly an inspiring post and has motivated me to coordinate a similar event for our team in the Greenville/Spartanburg area. Thank you so much for sharing.

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Marcus D. Hall

Commercial Banker @ JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Expertise in Lending Solutions

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Thanks for sharing your personal favorites! I absolutely love Cynt and that picture of you both represent two of the most amazing woman I’ve come across.

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