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# Leslie Beard

Strategic Executive Advisor  
Culture Index

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#### Bio 

Strategic Executive Advisor | Talent Development Professional| Business Growth Strategist

With over two decades of experience in the transportation and logistics sector, Leslie has consistently proven her ability to drive business growth, optimize operations, and cultivate exceptional talent. Her expertise lies in harnessing the power of data-driven analytics and strategic initiatives to propel organizations to new heights of success.

Passionate about innovation and excellence, Leslie is committed to empowering business owners and sales leaders with the tools and strategies they need to achieve exceptional outcomes. Her dedication to fostering a culture of success and continuous improvement is evident in her track record of transforming businesses through innovative solutions.

Currently serving as a Strategic Executive Advisor at Culture Index, Leslie utilizes cutting-edge behavioral analytics to uncover revolutionary insights and solutions for businesses across various industries. Her work enables organizations to make informed decisions, optimize talent, and achieve sustainable growth in today's competitive landscape.

#### Session 

###### **Inherent Traits and Applied Behaviors: Key Drivers of Growth and Personal Fulfillment**

In this session, we will review how inherent traits (the who) and the applied behaviors (the how) affect personal performance, engagement, and stress as well as how leaders can use this information to strengthen their teams to maximize business growth.

Attendees will learn:

- 7 Work-Related Personality Traits: Autonomy, Social Ability, Patience, Conformity, Metal Stamina, Logic, and Ingenuity
- Individualizing confidence drivers, communication preferences, and motivation techniques
- Recognizing potential stressors and boredom

If you would like your survey results available at the session please complete the following [5 - 7 minute survey](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__surveys.cultureindex.com_s_UOc4UsObqQ_93277&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=Ui2_nWGqCL9o2z0DxpzLDq6VEIjiX6BSbEFtUucs4UA&m=85--5VaOiQ6HFpMad7JgIpfQtZV-Et-e-HdL1jQGbkdwMRLk2mR6anuDZrcExM-n&s=NO9sX7Px4IoFPlveSp9fjUGxgaHtY9HbLhTxoU_5Cxw&e=) by June 5th.

Tuesday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m.

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