Dr. Kimberly Polite, DBA, M.Ed, PATH, CLEST in

Dr. Kimberly Polite, DBA, M.Ed, PATH, CLEST

Galvanizer · DISC type Id
Consultant at Kimberly Polite
📍 United States

Dr. Kimberly Polite is an accomplished consultant, professor, and author with over 30 years of experience in leadership, team development, and employee engagement. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and is a Certified Commission on Law Enforcement Leadership Trainer. Colleagues describe her as professional, inspirational, and diligent.

Outside of her primary consulting work, she combines her business acumen with a passion for style through her online beauty line, R. I. B. Boutique, which helps professionals develop an appropriate business image. A former University of Arkansas cheerleader and homecoming queen, she enjoys being creative with beauty and fashion.

She is a decorated veteran who was recognized as a "40 Under 40" business professional for her contributions to the community.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Consultant
Job Level
Senior
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Dr. shows up

Persuader
Socially Adept
Pragmatic

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Priorities

Topics Dr. cares about

Employee Engagement
This is the central theme of her career and the topic of her doctoral dissertation, focusing on strategies to improve workplace productivity and profitability.
Leadership Development
As a consultant and certified leadership trainer for diverse groups, including law enforcement, she focuses on building effective and integrous leaders.
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Career

Work history

1-2006
Consultant
Kimberly Polite
Vice President & Director of Events
Rogers Expo Center
Assistant Director Alumni & Special Events
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Assistant Director of Events & Facilities
University of Kansas
In the press

Media appearances

Then & Now: Dr. Kimberly Polite 'packages professionalism'. Featured in Talk Business
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Dr. Kimberly Polite 'packages professionalism' - Facebook. Featured in Facebook
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Education
Doctor of Business Administration
Walden University
Master of Education
University of Arkansas
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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