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DEI in the U.S., Then and Now: What Changed in a Year—and What Hasn’t
A lot has changed in DEI between 2024 and 2025: new laws, new restrictions, and a noticeable corporate retreat. But the lived reality inside workplaces and campuses is the same. People still want fairness, safety, and belonging—even when the acronym becomes too risky to say out loud.
Connection > Correction: Why Relational DEI Still Matters
In a time of DEI fatigue and rollback, relational DEI offers a path forward—centered in trust, compassion, and everyday connection. This post explores how inclusion doesn’t always need a program—it just needs people who care.
The DEI Practices That Are Holding Us Back—And What to Do Instead
Are today’s common DEI best practices actually creating equity—or just checking a box? This post breaks down 8 outdated approaches and offers better alternatives rooted in connection, accountability, and real organizational change.
The Trouble With These Three Letters: Why I’m not abandoning “DEI,” even when I’m tempted to
The term “DEI” carries more weight than ever—and not all of it good. I’ve wrestled with whether to walk away from the label altogether. Here’s why I’m staying—and how I’m reclaiming the work beyond the acronym.
The Core Principles of Relational DEI: Trust, Empathy, and Accountability
For DEI efforts to create lasting change, they must go beyond policies and metrics—trust, empathy, and accountability are the foundation of real inclusion. These three principles transform DEI from a compliance-driven obligation into a relationship-based approach that fosters true equity. Learn how these elements work together in Relational DEI and get a sneak peek at the full framework coming soon.
Understanding DEI Resistance: How Empathy Can Overcome Pushback
Resistance to DEI is often rooted in fear, misinformation, or change fatigue. Instead of seeing pushback as a barrier, a relational approach rooted in empathy can foster trust and transformation.
The Power of Human Connection in Advancing Workplace Equity
Human connection is the missing piece in workplace DEI. Trust, psychological safety, and empathy are essential for building an inclusive culture where equity thrives. Discover how relationships drive lasting cultural transformation.
The Missing Piece in DEI: Why We Need to Rethink Inclusion
Traditional DEI efforts often focus on metrics and policies, but they miss a critical component: relationships. Learn why trust, empathy, and connection are the keys to fostering lasting equity and inclusion.
The Hard Truth About DEI: Are We Reaching Anyone Outside the Choir?
If we’re fighting for DEI but only fighting—without learning how to reach those outside the pro-DEI 'choir'—what are we truly accomplishing? It’s time to move beyond conflict and focus on connection, understanding, and cultural transformation.
A lot has changed in DEI between 2024 and 2025: new laws, new restrictions, and a noticeable corporate retreat. But the lived reality inside workplaces and campuses is the same. People still want fairness, safety, and belonging—even when the acronym becomes too risky to say out loud.