Susan Eckert is a consultant and coach, specializing in strategic people practices and leadership development. She has worked with executives, managers, and professionals and provides consulting, training, and coaching services that improve an organization s ability to attract, align, retain, and develop talent. The Author is currently facilitating a similarly structured workshop called Understanding Cultural Diversity. Ms. Eckert earned her Bachelor s degree from SUNY at Stony Brook and holds a Master s degree in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Her Masters degree involved