Designing Cultures
Where Everyone Thrives
Culture Architects Episode 47:
Leo Sanders
Part I
Leo Sanders demystifies DEI by defining it in plain terms, grounding it in civil-rights practice, and connecting it to performance: attract broader talent, retain it, and remove barriers so people can thrive. He addresses the common backlash by showing how critics often reduce DEI to one tactic, and he offers a pragmatic approach—universal design and phased improvements—to make progress without breaking budgets.
Listen to "47. Designing Cultures Where Everyone Thrives w/ Leo Sanders (Part 1)" on Spreaker.Part II
Part Two opens with the case for representation—why teams that reflect the communities they serve make better decisions—and explores the outsized role of language in building trust, shared meaning, and belonging. Leo closes with practical guidance leaders can use to translate inclusive intent into everyday behaviors.
Listen to "47. Designing Cultures Where Everyone Thrives w/ Leo Sanders (Part 2)" on Spreaker.Insights for Leaders Who Care About Culture
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