What’s Missing is Consent

What’s Missing is Consent

Last week DEI strategist, consultant and best-selling author Lily Zheng reacted (lovingly) to a LinkedIn post referring to a Forbes article by Aparna R. about misleading DEI reporting. Lily Zheng (who uses they/them pronouns) expressed support for the ideas presented,...
George Floyd’s Impact on the DEI Landscape

George Floyd’s Impact on the DEI Landscape

Legacy can have different meanings for each of us, but for most people, it’s important to know that they have made some sort of impact on the world, whether big or small. While we may each be, as Elton John sings, a candle in the wind, I truly believe most of us...
DEI is intervention, not a cure

DEI is intervention, not a cure

A few weeks ago, comedian and social commentator, Jon Stewart had some strong words for the DEI industry. Speaking with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria (clip from CNN here – about 2mins in), Stewart argues that so-called “diversity and equity” efforts are, “a salve to...
Then Came the Eye Roll: Skepticism in DEI

Then Came the Eye Roll: Skepticism in DEI

At a recent social event, I had the rare and exciting experience of being invited into an impromptu conversion about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Our host introduced me to a handful of people and we started traversing the classic low-stakes conversation...