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Organizations that embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion are proven to be fundamentally more efficient, profitable, and successful while creating a unified culture. The Winning With Diversity podcast will help you unlock workplace excellence via interviews and insights from America\u2019s most intriguing thought leaders and business executives. Hosted by The Diversity Movement\u2019s Kurt Merriweather, the show provides real-world strategies and tactics for implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion practices that will supercharge your business efficiency, growth, and profitability.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this episode, Kurt talks with Alberto Lemus, managing partner of Atwater Infrastructure Partners, about leading diverse organizations.<\/p>\n

Listen to this episode on Spotify<\/a> or Apple Podcasts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Connect with Alberto<\/a> and Kurt<\/a> on Linkedin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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