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Finding Sponsorship as a Minority Leader – with David Casey

April 19, 2021 • Bonnie St John • Season 1 • Episode 3

Season 1, Episode 3

For multicultural leaders, achieving career success takes a unique skillset and approach. One of the key tools for success is finding influential people who will go to bat for you for upcoming promotions, projects, and accolades within your company. But there is a right and wrong way to find such a sponsor. David Casey has 20+ years of experience building billions of dollars in revenue in the healthcare industry. In this episode of Straight Up, David shares practical and actionable advice that you can use today to advance your leadership career.

David Casey is a published, award-winning, dynamic, and highly sought after diversity speaker with over 20 years of experience serving as a Chief Diversity Officer of two Fortune 50 companies, including his current position as CDO of CVS. As a recognized national expert in strategic diversity management, David has been called upon to participate in White House initiatives; consult with Members of Congress, advise international political appointees and delegations; speak to private sector corporations, professional associations, academia and not for profits of all shapes and sizes. David is a dedicated family man and veteran of the US Marine Corps.