Episode #18: What can Global Crises like the War on Ukraine Teach Leaders about Fostering DEI

The world around us seems to be increasingly defined by hate. The Russians and the Ukrainians, the Palestinians and the Israelis, the Chinese and the Uyghur Muslims, India’s war on Islam, the US and women’s rights, Florida and the LGBTQ+ community. Each one of these geopolitical crises is a war on diversity where minority populations are in a “fight to exist.” They are fighting against leaders working to eliminate minority voices. These leaders invoke preservation as their key narrative. They believe silencing minority voices is fundamental to ensuring a bright future. This episode will explore the preservation narrative, one of the largest challenges faced by minority populations globally. Moreover, preservation is also very common in the history of most organizations that struggle today to create strong representation in their management teams.   This podcast not only explores the preservation narrative but also shares how leaders can fight the dangers of preservation.