Change Leaders | Sherry Adams, DiAnna Noland and Darla Zink - 019

In today’s episode of Women Who Lead, our host, Teresa Palacios Smith, is joined by three powerful women who are leading the charge to create a workplace where everyone is welcomed, accepted, respected, and valued. They discuss the initiatives that they are working on, the challenges they have faced, their inspiration, and the positive impacts on their careers.

The Leaders 

Sherry Adams, Vice President of Human Resources for Ebby Halliday Companies

DiAnna Noland, Vice President of Human Resources for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties DiAnna Noland

Darla Zink, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Their Initiatives

• All the leaders are working on different initiatives to increase diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 
• DiAnna and Sherry are working hard to educate minorities on home ownership and Darla is working to educate her organization on gender equality in the workplace. 

Challenges they have faced

• Sherry recounted the difficult times she faced after immigrating to the United States from Iran. 
• DiAnna and Darla shared the discrimination that they have faced being a woman in the workplace. 

People who have inspired them

• Darla, Sherry, and DiAnna have always found inspiration from the strong women in their lives. 

The largest impact on their careers

• Sherry feels grateful for the opportunity she was given to have a seat at the table.
• Darla realized that once she stopped fearing failure, she was able to progress in her career. 

The leaders' favorite book, movie, and quote

• Dare to Lead by Renee Brown
• Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace by David G. Smith and W. Brad Johnson
• Imitation of Life (1959)
• “Never doubt that a group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has” - Margaret Mead

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