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The case for DEI in 2025: How today's leaders can build inclusive workplaces

How do strong leaders tackle today’s DEI challenges? In a time of shifting policies and conflicting public discourse around DEI, consider this episode a practical guide to build inclusive teams with inclusive leaders. In this special How to Make a Leader episode, we’re sharing a virtual panel discussion with experts Chloé Valdary, Ruchika T. Malhotra, and La’Kita Williams, who bring decades of experience in inclusion, workplace culture, and leadership to tackle some of the toughest questions in DEI today. From navigating fear-based rhetoric to rebuilding trust in organizational initiatives, this conversation cuts through the noise to focus on what truly matters: creating workplaces where everyone thrives. You’ll learn: How to address fear and backlash surrounding DEI efforts The biggest reasons DEI initiatives succeed (or fail) Practical ways to build inclusion into leadership at every level How to foster real belonging beyond performative policies What leaders can do today to create lasting, meaningful change Things to listen for: (00:00) Introducing Chloé Valdary, Ruchika T. Malhotra, and La’Kita Williams (05:18) What diversity and inclusion look like in the workplace (09:29) Challenges of making DEI truly inclusive for people of all backgrounds (12:28) The role of leadership in fostering inclusion and psychological safety (23:13) Translating DEI into business language: Efficiency, innovation, and growth (24:58) Common pitfalls in DEI initiatives and how to rebuild trust (29:39) Crafting mission statements that reflect diversity as a business asset (32:08) Audience Q&A about DEI Initiatives (35:03) Avoiding scarcity thinking and expanding leadership opportunities (39:45) Creating safe spaces for diversity and difficult conversations in the workplace To learn more about our panel and their respective work, check out the links below: Chloé Valdary LinkedIn Profile:   / chloe-valdary-92426565   Theory of Enchantment: https://www.theoryofenchantment.com/ Ruchika T. Malhotra LinkedIn Profile:   / ruchikatm   Inclusion on Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/Inclusion-Purp... La’Kita Williams LinkedIn Profile:   / lakitafwilliams   CoCreate Work: https://cocreatework.com/ Interested in attending an interview live? Find out more at bigthink.com/plus/events Want to learn more about getting Big Think+ for your business? Schedule a call with us at https://www2.bigthink.com/request-a-d...