06/16/2026
Are you afraid to say the words "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" out loud, in public?
Has your company been quietly (or not so quietly) decreasing the DEI initiatives it had started in the past?
LinkedIn primarily caters to businesses, and people in business. One of the ideals which has made the United States into an economic powerhouse is having a marketplace of ideas, where those ideas can be tested, tried, and then the best ones put to good use. If that marketplace of ideas is unfairly stifled, a decrease in innovation will surely follow.
I believe that having diverse perspectives helps companies discover and fix their blind spots.
I believe that creating equity in opportunity builds a more robust workforce.
I believe that inclusion is imperative if one is going to have diversity and equity.
I also go beyond inclusion, and add collaboration to the mix. Inclusion is getting invited to the party. Collaboration means that not only do you get invited to the party, you get to plan and execute the party. Genuine collaboration implies that I believe you have something valuable to offer, and that you believe I have something valuable to offer.
Beyond all of that, I believe that having robust and effective DEI policies and practices is "the right thing to do."
I also believe that the best way to stop a bully is to punch him in the nose. That is why last year for Juneteenth, and this year for Juneteenth, I say out loud, in public, on LinkedIn, I believe in DEI, the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and collaboration, that they are solid principles which improve our economy and our democracy.
Please celebrate Juneteenth by joining me on Friday, June 19th, 1 pm Pacific for a virtual Workshop on "Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Collaboration: Strategies for Success."
Register here: bit.ly/DEI-Collaboration-2026
As always, it is science-based and evidence-based. And, as always, it will be highly interactive, and not boring!
We'll also discuss why "DEI doesn't work" and the systemic fixes that can improve its viability.
Register here: bit.ly/DEI-Collaboration-2026