Description:
A fearless memoir with a masterclass in navigating racism and sexism with candor and humor to keep the door open for those coming next.
Brief description: Leslie Short is a former ballet dancer turned corporate strategist dedicated to building inclusive workplace cultures. A chaplain, activist, and international speaker who has addressed the UN and EU, she founded K.I.M. Media LLC, Ascend Bereavement Management, and The Cavu Group, and wrote Expand Beyond Your Current Culture. Honored as a Woman of Influence and Top 50 Impact of Power recipient, Leslie also hosts the Visibility Ultd. podcast.
Review Quotes:
"For all of those who strive for greatness, you will often find yourself to be the 'first' in the room. Leslie's insight and reflection will serve you well on this journey."
- Daymond John, FUBU Founder, Shark Tank Investor
"From dance to fashion to corporate boardrooms, this story is a masterclass in courage, reinvention, and leadership."
- Elena Romero, Assistant Chair and Assistant Professor, Marketing Communications, Fashion Institute of Technology
"Leslie Short is proof that courage and clarity can rewrite every rule. Her story isn't just inspiring-it's a roadmap for changing the world, one first at a time."
- Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director, The Gotham Film & Media Institute