Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis

In this week’s episode of Diversity Conversations LIVE, hosts Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis take their microphones to the golf course for a fresh and unforgettable conversation about leadership, integrity, and life balance.  Drawing inspiration from a recent Cincinnati Bengals win and their own golf tournament, Eric and Tommie explore seven powerful lessons:  * 🎯 Why success is not defined by your score * ⛳ The power of playing the long game * 💭 How to respect the course — in golf and in life * 👀 The importance of focusing on your own swing * 🙌 Celebrating good shots — yours and others’ * 🌿 Recovering gracefully when you land in the rough * 🚶 And most of all, learning to enjoy the walk Through humor, storytelling, and timeless insight, they remind us that life—like golf—is about integrity, humility, and character.   🎙️ About the Hosts Eric Ellis | CEO, Integrity Development Corporation [https://www.integritydev.com/]  Tommie Lewis | CEO, Make It Plain Consulting [https://mipcllc.com/]   Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and join the community that’s redefining what leadership looks like.

In this heartfelt and power-packed episode of Diversity Conversations Live, Eric Ellis (Integrity Development Corporation) and Tommie Lewis (Make It Plain Consulting) explore one of the most powerful and practical leadership principles of our time — you don’t just leverage your network; you become leverageable. Through raw honesty, spiritual reflection, and real-world stories, Eric and Tommie unpack what it truly means to be the kind of person others want to help — someone easy to support, valuable to associate with, and generous in return. ✨ Highlights include: * The revelation behind Eric’s “Be Leverageable” model — and why true success comes from shared understanding, not self-promotion. * How transparency, humility, and faith make you magnetic to opportunities. * A Cincinnati Bengals analogy that brilliantly reframes how leaders can “change their position for a better view.” * Real-life examples of community, reciprocity, and friendship — from neighborhood dinners to business collaborations. * Why waiting for Washington or politics to fix our lives is a distraction — and how looking out for each other is the real solution. * 💼 A bold invitation from Eric to help grow Integrity Development — a model that Tommie seconds and expands as a shared blueprint for Make It Plain Consulting as well. Together, they illustrate how reciprocity and community support can fuel real, sustainable business growth — including a $2,500 thank-you for successful referrals. This conversation goes beyond business; it’s a masterclass in being human — a call to serve, uplift, and stay connected even when the world feels divided. 🎯 Want to be a guest on the show? Eric and Tommie are opening the floor to voices from our community! If you have a story, perspective, or message that aligns with our mission, reach out through: 🌐 IntegrityDevelopment.com/contact-us [https://www.integritydev.com/contact-us] 🌐 MIPCLLC.com [https://mipcllc.com] 🕊️ Let’s lead with love, connect through authenticity, and leverage our networks by being leverageable.

In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations LIVE, hosts Eric Ellis (Integrity Development Corp.) and Tommie Lewis (Make It Plain Consulting) sit down with Sherry Sims, Founder of the Black Career Women’s Network, for a deep and transparent conversation about leadership, bias, and empowerment in today’s workplace. Sherry shares her personal journey—from Oklahoma roots to corporate America—and reveals the lessons that shaped her mission to help Black women rise, lead, and thrive. Together, they unpack critical topics like: 💬 How sexism and bias still impact women of color at work  💬 What leaders can do to build real psychological safety  💬 When to fight, when to adapt, and when it’s time to move on  💬 The difference between education, strategy, and self-awareness  💬 How freedom, purpose, and faith fuel resilience This is more than a career talk—it’s a masterclass on courage, character, and leadership transformation.  “Keep the mindset of freedom—because when you know you have options, you’ll always recognize your worth.” — Sherry Sims, Founder, Black Career Women’s Network  📌 Guest: Sherry Sims — BCWNetwork.com [https://www.bcwnetwork.com] | @hellosherrysims | @bcwnetwork 🎙️ Hosts: Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis 🌐 Learn more: IntegrityDev.com | MIPCLLC.com

In this powerful live edition of Diversity Conversations, we explore how to find balance, peace, and safety even in the middle of life’s storms. Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis share heartfelt wisdom, real-world strategies, and inspiring stories to help leaders, organizations, and individuals navigate challenges with resilience and calm. ✨ In this episode, you’ll discover: * How to remain centered when everything around you feels uncertain * Practical tools for cultivating inner peace in the workplace and beyond * Why safety, balance, and compassion are key to authentic leadership * Stories and reflections that remind us that even in chaos, calm is possible Whether you’re a business leader, changemaker, or simply on your personal growth journey, this episode will guide you to reconnect with your inner strength and build environments where everyone can thrive. 🌐 Connect with your hosts: * Eric Ellis — Integrity Development Corporation [https://www.integritydev.com/] * Tommie Lewis — Make It Plain Consulting [https://mipcllc.com/] 📩 Stay connected: Follow the podcast, leave us a review, and share this episode with your network — your support helps us keep bringing powerful conversations to the world. 🎥 Want to watch the full conversation on video? Catch the episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j53he0_UDG0 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j53he0_UDG0]

Operationalizing Love at Work (with Calista Smith, Scale Strategic Solutions) What if love wasn’t “soft” in business—but a repeatable operating system for results? This week on Diversity Conversations, hosts Eric Ellis (Integrity Development Corporation) and Tommie Lewis (Make It Plain Consulting) welcome Calista Smith, President of Scale Strategic Solutions, to explore how leaders can turn values into real behaviors, build resilient cultures, and achieve outcomes that serve everyone.  Calista shares her powerful story of reuniting with her brother and what it taught her about community and belonging, plus practical insights on how to weave love into feedback, boundaries, and performance reviews. Eric and Tommie reflect on self-check conversations, sarcasm-free teams, and why love always wins the long game.  ✨ Connect with our guest: scalestrategicsolutions.com 🌐 Eric Ellis: integritydev.com [https://www.integritydev.com/] 🌐 Tommie Lewis: mipcllc.com [https://mipcllc.com/]