Leverage Your Network by Being Leverageable

In this heartfelt and power-packed episode of Diversity Conversations Live, Eric Ellis (Integrity Development Corporation) and Tommie Lewis (Make It Plain Consulting) explore one of the most powerful and practical leadership principles of our time — you don’t just leverage your network; you become leverageable.

Through raw honesty, spiritual reflection, and real-world stories, Eric and Tommie unpack what it truly means to be the kind of person others want to help — someone easy to support, valuable to associate with, and generous in return.

✨ Highlights include:

• The revelation behind Eric’s “Be Leverageable” model — and why true success comes from shared understanding, not self-promotion.
• How transparency, humility, and faith make you magnetic to opportunities.
• A Cincinnati Bengals analogy that brilliantly reframes how leaders can “change their position for a better view.”
• Real-life examples of community, reciprocity, and friendship — from neighborhood dinners to business collaborations.
• Why waiting for Washington or politics to fix our lives is a distraction — and how looking out for each other is the real solution.
• 💼 A bold invitation from Eric to help grow Integrity Development — a model that Tommie seconds and expands as a shared blueprint for Make It Plain Consulting as well. Together, they illustrate how reciprocity and community support can fuel real, sustainable business growth — including a $2,500 thank-you for successful referrals.

This conversation goes beyond business; it’s a masterclass in being human — a call to serve, uplift, and stay connected even when the world feels divided.

🎯 Want to be a guest on the show?
Eric and Tommie are opening the floor to voices from our community! If you have a story, perspective, or message that aligns with our mission, reach out through:

🌐 IntegrityDevelopment.com/contact-us
🌐 MIPCLLC.com

🕊️ Let’s lead with love, connect through authenticity, and leverage our networks by being leverageable.

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