On this episode, we talked to Leslie Short, and how she’s bringing the best of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) to big corporations that struggle with or strive to improve their own programs. And she’s doing it with a mind for serious, long-term, evolving relationships between employers and their most valuable asset – their people.

🟠About Leslie Short
Leslie Short is owner of The Cavu Group, author of Expand Beyond Your Current Culture, and a DEI strategist with four decades of experience. She created The Cavu Group in an effort to facilitate and create new solutions to old and new issues within Diversity & Inclusion. Leslie is uniquely skilled at seeking growth through open conversations, conflict coaching, trainings, and workshops, and she firmly believes that issues don’t resolve simply by putting programs in place but by continually evolving and creating a channel to listen to and understand the people who are our greatest assets.

Leslie has an accomplished background in many areas of business, entrepreneurship, marketing, and the arts. She began her career as a classical ballet dancer, which led to her living in Europe for over a decade. Leslie then created an entertainment business, which was rated the best business in Japan in 1994. She went on to become the President of Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations at FUBU and Corporate Operating Strategist at companies such as The Shark Group and blueprint + co. She also launched K.I.M. Media LLC (Keep it Moving) and founded Ascend Bereavement Management. In addition to her business ventures, Leslie is a chaplain, activist, certified mental health aide, certified mediator, conflict coach, and a dignitary and keynote speaker at the United Nations and European Union events around the world.

🟠Connect with Leslie Short

Follow Leslie Short on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3DYpYLw
Follow Leslie Short on Twitter @TheCavuGroup: https://bit.ly/3BRjpKh

Buy Leslie’s book, Expand Beyond Your Current Culture: https://amzn.to/3aPCW1N

🟠Would you like to read the full interview? Access the transcript on our blog at https://voicesofcx.com/create-a-company-culture-you-can-be-proud-of-with-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-leslie-short/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=description

🟠Connect with the Voices of CX
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🟠About Voices of CX Podcast
The Voices of CX Podcast is a podcast that covers all things business strategies, customer decision insight, empathetic leadership practices, and tips for sustainable profitability. With a little bit of geeking out on behavioral science, A.I. and other innovation sprinkled in here and there. The guests span multiple industries, but all of them have years of experience to bring to the table.

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