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Podcast: The Leadership Project Podcast
Episode: 278. Voice for the Voiceless: Why Inclusive Leadership Matters with Kelli Lester
Description: The backlash against DEI has left many leaders unsure of how to champion inclusion in a politically charged environment. Kelli Lester, co-founder of Onyx Rising and seasoned diversity practitioner, brings clarity with a grounded, practical approach to creating workplaces where everyone truly belongs. Her journey began with a recruitment project that opened her eyes to deeper issues in workplace culture, revealing that representation without intentional inclusion often leads to high turnover among diverse talent.Kelli’s philosophy evolved from advocating solely for underrepresented voices to engaging those in positions of power to drive lasting change. “Bein...