LinkedIn Leader Champions Inclusive Workplaces, Amplifies Untold Stories
NEW YORK – After fifteen years of building a dedicated following of 72,000 on LinkedIn, Ku Nakagawa is doubling down on a mission to foster authentic leadership and equitable opportunity within Fortune 500 companies. Nakagawa’s approach,built on consistent honesty and a belief in unlocking human potential,has resonated wiht a broad audience seeking genuine perspectives on navigating the complexities of modern work.Nakagawa’s work centers on the idea that maximizing performance requires valuing all contributions. As founder and CEO of The Waymakers Change Group, she helps organizations bridge what she terms the “contribution gap”-the disparity between an employee’s potential and their actual output-by cultivating climates of mutual respect. This commitment extends to amplifying underrepresented voices, exemplified by her role as Executive Producer of the documentary Ninety-Two: The Rest Rebellion No One Saw Coming, a project highlighting the power of authentic storytelling from Black women, in collaboration with Dr. Jade Singleton.A published author, Nakagawa released The Waymakers in 2022 and will launch a new book, You Are Before the World, for pre-order in November. Her core beliefs-that everyone possesses untapped potential-is rooted in both professional experience and personal life as a wife, mother of six young adults, and grandmother of two.Nakagawa is also a devoted animal lover, sharing her life with a Morkie, a Doberman, and a Goldendoodle. She maintains a commitment to directness, stating, “I tell the truth as I see it. Some like it, some love it, and others can do without it. But I’m consistent. And that matters to me.”
