Meet Lashawnda Rodgers, Pmp, Csm, Mba

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Lashawnda Rodgers, Pmp, Csm, Mba. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with LaShawnda below.

LaShawnda , thank you so much for joining us and offering your lessons and wisdom for our readers. One of the things we most admire about you is your generosity and so we’d love if you could talk to us about where you think your generosity comes from.

Growing up in the country with my grandmother, I learned a lot about giving to others. She taught me John 3:16 and that it’s more blessed to give than receive. My grandmother would feed people in the community whether they were family or not. She also gave away clothes to help the less fortunate and taught us it’s better to give than to receive. She told me that as long as you give to help others, God will ensure others care for you. I watched her life and she wasn’t lying either. People would give her many things, but the most significant payment I saw her receive was time. My grandmother was never lonely. Somebody was always calling her, stopping by to talk with her, or giving her items and money because of her kindness.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

I, LaShawnda Rodgers, am a visionary in change management, DEI, and leadership development and stand at the forefront of organizational transformation. As the Founder and Principal Consultant at Rodgers Global Leadership Consortium, she brings a rich 20+ year history of guiding multi-million-dollar global projects, technical consulting, coaching, career growth, and stakeholder management. Her expertise in enhancing customer engagement, leadership development, and employee experience is quantifiable, with statistics showing marked improvements in employee satisfaction and innovation. LaShawnda serves as the Vice President of Community Outreach for Blacks in Technology RDU, where she partners with organizations to increase African American representation in the technology fields. LaShawnda is also a Microsoft Partner and a member of Microsoft’s Black Partner Initiative.

As a Founding Member of Tech Ladies, she has had the opportunity to mentor and equip women with the tools to grow their careers in tech. She has been instrumental in helping many professionals negotiate their salary confidently, clearly articulate their value add, and receive the compensation and career they desire. In her local community and globally, she works with organizations to provide career development and opportunities for BIPOC communities so they can compete and have financial stability. LaShawnda’s commitment to creating equitable, inclusive work environments has significantly increased organizations’ profitability, which is a significant win. Her recognition with the 40 under 40 Award and features on platforms like Hired.com, Mentor Me Tech Summit, Power To Fly, and others underscore her impact as a thought leader dedicated to uplifting individuals and businesses alike.

She is building a tech product that will be a game-changer for employers and employees. Her first book Manna For The Workplace will be available soon. Through powerful prayer strategies and strengthened faith, this book empowers you to make informed decisions and hear God’s voice clearly. Please join her waitlist to be notified when the book is ready: https://shorturl.at/MdF46.

“I am thankful for the support network that keeps me stable and uplifted. They won’t let me stumble; if I do, they’ll lift me up. Whenever you see LaShawnda presenting on stage or engaging in a business event, you can be sure that her devoted husband, Michael, and their three sons are close by, offering their support. My family is my treasure, and to be enveloped in such love is truly a blessing.” – LaShawnda.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

The most important skills in my journey have been attention to detail, flexibility, faith, and communication. Since I was a little girl, I have loved details and wanted to know what, why, and how. Because I like to understand entire processes and the impact of things, I was always able to obtain roles that required problem-solving and the ability to expound on subjects. Your ability to communicate well and actively listen will take you places you never dreamed of. I added my faith because without my faith in God and who he has created me to be I wouldn’t be who I am today.

If you are in your career and seeking to develop, I can’t stress enough the importance of a mentor, sponsor, or ally. You need someone to speak your name in rooms you are not in (sponsor), help you avoid pitfalls they experienced(mentor), support you in your journey, and look different than you(ally). Having these 3 people in your life will enable you to get support, knowledge, and connection to people who will sharpen your skills and equip you with what you need to grow. Another piece of advice I have for professionals is to be a sponge. You should never be the smartest person in the room. Life is constantly evolving, and so should you. Therefore, take every opportunity to learn from those who are in roles you are interested in or have achieved goals you admire. Remember, iron sharpens iron. Lastly, I love people and treat them fairly. When you genuinely love people, you want them to win, and you will do your best not intentionally to cause others harm but will instead support, uplift, and inspire them forward.

Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?

I seek to connect with others who are passionate about creating equal opportunities for others to succeed. To make it more transparent, we want partners that care about all families achieving economic sufficiency, people creating innovative tech solutions, increased diversity in leadership and stem career fields, thriving businesses, and people being emotionally well. We also are seeking to collaborate with businesses that provide services to high-achieving professionals,, for example,, image consultants, wellness coaches, etc.

Interested individuals and companies can send us an email at [email protected]
Schedule a free consultation here: https://calendly.com/born2lead/meet-n-greet
Schedule a 1-hour strategy session: https://calendly.com/born2lead/strategy-sessions-special

Contact Info:

Suggest a Story: BoldJourney is built on recommendations from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems,
so if you or someone you know deserves recognition please let us know here.
Resilience
Where does your optimism come from?

Optimism is the invisible ingredient that powers so much of the incredible progress in society

Confidence
Stories of Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Learning from one another is what BoldJourney is all about. Below, we’ve shared stories and

Resilience
The Power of Persistence: Overcoming Haters and Doubters

Having hates is an inevitable part of any bold journey – everyone who has made