{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"Fearing Less and Saying Yes: A Conversation with Lakecia N. Gunter - Grit Talk episode 3","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5f187e9132705f645aa35a16/edcd4a845b0b4ddf16c67954a060fedd.jpg?height=200","description":"In this episode, host Lisa Davis is joined by Lakecia Gunter, Vice President of the Network and Custom Logic Group at Intel. They talk about courage and why fearing less is an important characteristic for women in the workplace. Lakecia suggests that instead of thinking of fear as a siren, think of it as an opportunity to face things and rise. They also discuss the value of building community within the workplace and how those networks can become an important source of support and personal growth. \n\nIn her current role, Lakecia is responsible for the strategy to advance marketplace adoption of Intel FPGA accelerator solutions. She previously served as Chief of Staff and Technical Assistant to former Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, and helped drive one of the largest corporate transformations in Intel’s 50-year history – the shift from pc-centric to data-centric. Lakecia is an active member of the Intel Network of Executive Women and Intel Black Leadership Council, and advocates for STEM education through several non-profit organizations. She was named one of the “26 Most Powerful Female Engineers” by Business Insider and received the Society of Women Engineers’ Prism Award for demonstrating outstanding technology and community leadership. Connect with her on Twitter at @LakeciaGunter or LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakecia-gunter-5578253.\n\nLisa Davis is co-chair of the Intel Network of Executive Women. Throughout her 30-year career in technology, Lisa has been a champion for women in technology and leadership – channeling that passion into leading professional development initiatives for women. Connect with her on Twitter @LisaM_Davis.\n\nLearn more about global diversity and inclusion initiatives at Intel, including Intel Network of Executive Women and Intel Black Leadership Council here: https://employeecontent.intel.com/content/news/nonportal/diversity.html","author_name":"Intel"}