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Kesha Carter, Chief Diversity Officer of Coordinated Care Services, wrote an eye opening article for the Rochester Business Journal, "Inclusive Leadership Can Inspire Minority Employees to Achieve", explaining why diversity matters in all levels of an organization.

Many companies advertise how they are diverse and inclusive, yet Carter pointed out that when you look closely at demographics vs. roles for many companies, their diverse workers tend to be in one department or do not make it through the ranks of leadership. Why is this call out important and why does this happen? She states, "When a leadership team is homogenous, employees in the organization who feel they are different do not view the idea of working toward being a member of that team as an achievable goal". In other words, a company that does not have diverse leadership discourages others who differentiate themselves from going for those leadership roles. 

If you are a leader, do you see this potentially causing a lack of diversity in the higher levels of your organization? What are some ways you can foster a more inclusive environment for your team and for your organization?

For more information, click the go to https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kesha-carter-cdp-phr-661ab96a_diversity-at-all-levels-is-extremely-important-activity-6575029005567696896-b1Vn for the complete article or check out RBJ Volume 35, Number 22 Issue.