DEI is the responsibility of all leaders, not just those with the ‘DEI’ title

Sheri Crosby Wheeler is the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for Fossil Group Inc, a global design marketing, distribution, and innovation company with distinctive watches, accessories, and wearables that are all created from some of the greatest brands in the world. She is a diversity leader, employment lawyer, and an avid community volunteer. She's also a member of the state bar of Texas. In our conversation, we really dive into DEI work within corporations, and the importance of both the individual and the structural levels, how to accomplish both, and why both are equally important. Topics In This Episode Approaching DEI work with apprehension DEI work looks different for everyone Effective strategies for leaders DEI may not be everyone’s job title, but it’s everyone’s responsibility Important tools for DEI work Building trust on the systems level The rate of change within an organization, and having patient urgency ConnectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shericrosbywheeler Other Conversations We’ve Enjoyed Breaking the Mold: Social Conditioning and Its Effect on Leadership Celebrate Diversity: How to Rethink Society So It’s Inclusive Of All Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices