Leadership in EDI
Untapped Leaders
We are on a mission to uncover the untapped leadership that exists in individuals, on teams, and in organizations.
When Linda Espinosa Valencia, equity, inclusion, diversity, and belonging coach, spoke with us about Leadership in EDI last month, there was one thing she made clear: diversity, equity, and inclusion is a good thing. It’s good for people, it’s good for companies, and it’s good for business.?
There is an abundance of data to support this truth. And most businesses know it too. Companies across industries have some sort of EDI initiative in place. Smart organizations take the extra step to have Chief Diversity Officers leading the efforts.?
Still, the reality is that so many of those EDI efforts function in the same ineffective way. They are reactive instead of proactive. They settle for performative actions instead of impactful ones. They become stuck with good intentions instead of results.?
But if the value of EDI is clear, why aren’t companies moving the needle faster to make workplaces better for racialized and other equity-deserving communities? The answer is layered, but a good place to start is to look to those responsible for leading the EDI efforts.?
Today’s newsletter is an opportunity to think about Leadership in EDI, the role it plays in moving from intention to action, and who should be leading the charge.
– Jenny
CEO and Founder
Write.
An opportunity to dig into what we might be missing in our leadership.
Who should be in charge of starting an EDI strategy in organization? If an EDI program already exists, who should?lead?the charge for its sustainability?
Wonder.
An opportunity to reimagine deeply embedded leadership structures and practices.
How might we be able to?lead?or influence EDI efforts to make workspaces better for marginalized people and the workforce at large?
Witness.
An opportunity to learn from overlooked perspectives.
“We need to have the voices of the communities most affected. Their voices need to be centered.”
– Linda Espinosa Valencia
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On the Blog
Leveraging Your Power as Untapped Leaders
How?Untapped?Leaders?can leverage power and privilege to bring in more marginalized perspectives.
On the Reading List
Are Your Organization’s DEI Efforts Superficial or Structural? -?Harvard Business Review
CEOs Who Are All Talk and No Action on Inclusion Still Benefit -?Bloomberg