Maxine Dalton is director of the Leading in the Context of Difference practice area at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL). Chris Ernst, a research associate at CCL, focuses on globalization issues and changing demographics. Jennifer Deal is a research scientist at CCL, concentrating on executive selection and global leadership issues. Jean Leslie is Manager of Instrument and Development Research at CCL, where she studies the impact of multirater feedback and assessments on individuals, teams, and organizations.