(NECN) - The Partnership, Inc. is all about leadership development for professionals of color.

CEO Carol Fulp and two program participants join Peter Howe on CEO Corner and talk about why diversity is a smart business imperative.

"We want to ensure that individuals of color have a full seat at the table because it makes sense for business," said Fulp.

Find out what the programs offer and how they have helped both an entry level professional and a high level executive. Account executive Branden Getchell of Hill Holiday and GM Liz Cheng of WGBH are both excellent examples of the program's success.

See the attached video for the complete discussion.