CEO explains why DEI isn't just politics - it's competitive advantage

You've also continued to be an advocate for DEI practices when there's been pushback on that. Do you feel what's the right word? Like, lonely among your peers who aren't maybe being as as vocal these days?

You know, I I I would say I don't feel lonely because maybe some of my peers are quieter about the topic just given the pressures they may be facing. But deep down, I've never met a CEO who didn't want the best possible workforce, who didn't want the most the best advantage they could get, and that starts with people. And what we found, when your team reflects the community you're serving, it's a competitive advantage. I love the fact that 76%