#24 - DEI at a Crossroads: Fear, Fatigue, or the Future?

About This Episode

What happened to DEI? In this candid Champion Blueprint conversation, we unpack how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion shifted from a strategic priority to a cultural tension point. What was created to expand access for qualified, overlooked talent has, in many organizations, become reactive, politicized, or driven by fear. This episode reframes the conversation. We discuss what DEI was meant to be, where it lost clarity, and how leaders can move forward with both merit and humanity at the center. Inclusion without excellence creates instability, and excellence without inclusion creates limitation. If you care about culture, performance, and leading with conviction in uncertain times, this conversation is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices