How do you help your leaders capitalize on the distinctive characteristics of every employee to keep them fully engaged, and contributing to your organization? Where is your organization on your DEI journey? Experience shows that most employees are capable of contributing at a higher level. However, there are many times obstacles to performance caused by individual belief systems, organizational structure, and corporate cultures. Obstacles are sometimes caused by leadership. To effectively engage leadership, it is imperative that all DEI initiatives are linked to business imperatives. We must “meet them where they are” in their understanding of the value of DEI.