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What Gives You Hope in 2021: Jacqueline Adams
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"I am hopeful that the speedy reimagining of workplaces that we saw in 2020 extends into other areas—social and racial justice, income inequality, and equal distribution of work at home."
— Jacqueline Adams, Co-Author, A Blessing: Women of Color Teaming Up to Lead, Empower and Thrive
In this special quotes series edition of the Power of Ideas, thought leaders across industries reflect on the past several months and look to the future as they respond to the question: What are you hopeful for in 2021?
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