At the core of my beliefs are, individuality strengthens teams, personal truths promote understanding and love drives success.
As a change agent:
- I thrive when Individuals can explore and express the fullness of their genuine selves – including their greatness and their areas for development.
- I’m energized when people feel free to share their truths and have learned to actively listen to the truths of others – only then can we truly embrace empathy and understanding.
- I’m fulfilled when that understanding leads to love because it is my strong belief that love is at the core of all success. At the foundation of a successful person, team and company is a love for oneself and a love for others. When we love others, we realize that success is not an individual sport but rather a group endeavor. Individuals perform better when they have a real sense of belonging.
I seek to impact the world as a leader through growing individuals who in turn are energized to grow others.
Doug Harris is the Chief Executive Officer of The Kaleidoscope Group with over 30 years of experience in the field of diversity & inclusion consulting. Before joining Bea Young Associates in 1993, Doug worked for several years as a consultant and trainer for Harbridge House, Inc. where he facilitated diversity & inclusion education sessions with senior executives of Fortune 500 organizations. Today, as the leader of The Kaleidoscope Group, Doug empowers organizations to achieve their diversity and inclusion goals. His knowledge and expertise guides organizations through the creation of customized strategies that address the specific diversity needs of the business. He has extensive experience working with senior executives to champion diversity and develop commitment and enthusiasm across all employee groups. His energy and passion for the work are contagious and people seldom walk away without a memorable experience. Some of Doug’s clients include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Coca-Cola Enterprise, CNA, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, John G. Shedd Aquarium, Farmers Insurance, McDonald’s Corporation, Nationwide Insurance, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, Provena Health, The Federal Reserve Banks, The Wharton School, Watson Wyatt Worldwide, and several nonprofit social service/government agencies.
Doug’s extensive experience in managing cultural differences extends into the global arena. He has designed and delivered global strategic consulting solutions and cultural education workshops for Caterpillar, Dana Corporation, Duracell, Hewlett-Packard, Northrop Grumman, and Owens Corning. Doug is also called upon as an Executive Coach to assist leaders in understanding their role in championing diversity & inclusion. His engaging style and unique ability to give diversity meaning at all levels of the organization have made him a sought-after and renowned diversity expert, presenter, and facilitator.
Doug’s roots in diversity began with Procter & Gamble and Scott Paper where he served as an employee relations specialist, sales trainer, and sales professional. His diversity journey continued as Founder and President of Samuel Roberts & Associates, where he capped ten years of experience as an executive search consultant specializing in minority recruitment. His work in executive search spanned from entry-level professional assignments to senior executive-level positions.
He also serves as a subject expert for local and national newspapers and radio stations, on issues relevant to diversity & inclusion. Along with numerous presentations Doug delivers for clients worldwide, he is also in demand as a speaker for various organizations and associations such as the Conference Board, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), local SHRM Chapters, Linkage, Inc., etc.
In keeping with his commitment to serve the community, Doug works actively to develop mentoring programs for students that promote education and build self-esteem. He assisted in designing the diversity curriculum for Chicago Catholic Schools and acts as a mentor to students at Learn Charter School. Doug holds degrees in Economics and Sociology from Tufts University.
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