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title: "003: Building Diverse Teams to Build a Stronger Business with HR Consultant Dethra U. Giles - BELAY Solutions"
description: In this episode, we’ll be talking about how building a diverse team helps us build a  stronger business with Dethra U. Giles, CEO of ExecuPrep.
---

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# [003: Building Diverse Teams to Build a Stronger Business with HR Consultant Dethra U. Giles - BELAY Solutions](https://belaysolutions.com/podcast/one-next-step-003)

 Written by [BELAY Solutions](https://belaysolutions.com/podcast/author/belay-solutions) | Jul 21, 2020 1:00:00 PM

As social issues related to inequalities and inequities re-emerge near the top of our national conversation, many business leaders are appropriately trying to leverage their influence to make a difference. However, you must first lead yourself well before you can lead others. Going a step further, we should lead our organizations well before our organizations attempt to influence and lead our communities. For most organizations, this should start with building a diverse and inclusive culture.

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