In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis shares the 5 essential leadership skills every leader must master to create authentic, inclusive, and high-performing environments. 🌍💡

From navigating change to building trust and inspiring teams, Eric brings decades of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), executive coaching, and organizational transformation. This conversation includes engaging interactions with our live community, answering questions, and sharing practical insights and timeless wisdom to help you lead with confidence, courage, and compassion.

📚 Many of you asked during the live show about Eric’s book — here’s the link to get it on Amazon: 👉 https://amzn.to/3Jk0Hnd

✨ About our Hosts:

• Eric Ellis – President and CEO of Integrity Development Corp., recognized nationally as a leader in diversity and organizational change.
• Tommie Lewis – President and CEO of Make It Plain Consulting, specializing in global diversity, equity & inclusion strategies, executive coaching, and leadership development.

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In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations, hosts Eric Ellis (President & CEO of Integrity Development Corp.) and Tommie Lewis (President & CEO of Make It Plain Consulting) welcome the inspiring Arlene Rahn — speaker, panelist, facilitator, and founder of RedHouse Performance Consulting.

Together, they explore the art of building relationships with care, diving deep into Arlene’s life journey, lessons on belonging, authenticity, and resilience, and her powerful C.A.R.E. framework: Curiosity, Authenticity, Respect, and Empathy.

Through personal stories — from corporate boardrooms to global consulting work — Arlene reveals how empathy can transform relationships, organizations, and communities. This conversation also touches on leadership challenges, navigating bias, and finding common ground in divided times.

🎙️ About the Hosts

• Eric Ellis – President & CEO, Integrity Development Corp. | 📞 (513) 317-1778 | DEI strategist, leadership coach, and speaker.
• Tommie Lewis – President & CEO, Make It Plain Consulting | 📞 (513) 207-6056 | Leadership strategist, trainer, and keynote speaker.

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🌐 RedHouse Performance Consulting

In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations, hosts Eric Ellis and Dr. Tommie Lewis welcome Charlotte Otter — author, speaker, and advisor — for an inspiring dialogue about the urgent call for a new kind of leadership in today’s rapidly changing world.

As traditional systems break down, Charlotte shares her vision for cultivating leaders who lead with authenticity, courage, and emotional intelligence. Drawing from her personal journey and her career in corporate communications and tech, Charlotte offers deep insights into empowering diverse, conscious, and future-ready leaders.

🎙 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why our world urgently needs a shift in leadership paradigms
• How emotional intelligence and courage can transform leadership styles
• Strategies to build diverse, inclusive, and visionary leadership for the future
• Personal stories and lessons from Charlotte’s inspiring career journey

💡 About the Hosts:
Eric Ellis is President and CEO of Integrity Development Corp., recognized as one of America’s top consultants on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Eric helps organizations create cultures where every individual can thrive.
🌐 Website: https://www.integritydev.com

Dr. Tommie Lewis is President and CEO of Make It Plain Consulting, an expert in global diversity, equity, and inclusion solutions. Dr. Lewis is known for his strategic leadership coaching and ability to inspire transformation across industries.
🌐 Website: https://mipcllc.com

Join us for this transformational conversation that challenges old paradigms and calls for bold, inclusive leadership — paving the way for a better tomorrow.

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Keywords: leadership, diversity, inclusion, emotional intelligence, corporate communications, visionary leadership, Charlotte Otter, Eric Ellis, Tommie Lewis