Leslie Short

Leslie Short is a former ballet dancer turned corporate operations strategist, dedicated to helping businesses build and sustain inclusive workplace cultures.

A chaplain, activist, certified mental health aide, mediator, and conflict coach, Leslie is also a sought-after international speaker who has addressed audiences at the United Nations, the European Union, and beyond.

She is the founder and owner of K.I.M. Media LLC, Ascend Bereavement Management, and The Cavu Group, as well as the author of Someone Has to be the First and Expand Beyond Your Current Culture. With more than four decades of experience as a brand and culture strategist and leadership advisor, Leslie established The Cavu Group to guide organizations through the complex challenges of creating long-term cultural growth.