PRESSURE VS. PURPOSE: The Cost of Conviction
At ODLC, we’re always watching the shifting tides around equity and leadership—and this fictional yet incredibly timely Harvard Business Review case study had us leaning in. In “Should We Drop Our Board Diversity Goals?” a national company’s board is facing external pressure to reverse its long-standing commitment to diversity. With an IPO on the horizon…Read More
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership: A True Team Sport
There is more dynamic engagement within the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in orthopedic surgery today than ever before. In addition, over the recent years, health care and corporate institutions alike have approached culture evolution from multiple pathways.
The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Effective, Ethical Leadership
Take a moment the next time your find yourself in a room with others. Look to your left, then to your right. Who do you see? Do you see people in the room who look like you, share similar ideas, share your gender?
The Great DEI Rebrand
Why Organizations Are Renaming Their Committees and Roles In the evolving landscape, one thing has become clear: the language of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is shifting. Across industries, organizations are reconsidering how they frame their DEI efforts, with many rebranding committee names, adjusting leadership titles, or integrating equity-focused work under broader umbrellas like “culture,”…Read More
Reading Between the Backlash Headlines: Why Your Progress Is Far From Over
The need to deliver equitable care, foster inclusive environments, and harness the transformative power of diversity is undeniable. As change leaders and advocates, our work is vital to meeting the evolving needs of our patients, communities, and organizations. Yet, this mission faces headwinds. In recent months, visible anti-DEI movements amplified in the media, paired with…Read More
Honoring Dr. King Through Service and Community: A Message from Our Founder
This is the day we pause to honor and reflect on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was born on January 15, 1929, and stood steadfast for non-violent activism against racial discrimination. Interestingly, I share this birthday with him. Thus, with every year I celebrate, I ponder how far we as a…Read More
Leading Through Uncertainty in the Post-Election Era: 4 Critical Considerations
Over the years, we have discussed “leading change,” “managing complexity,” “transforming conflict into curiosity,” and so many other leadership principles germane to our work. In the past week, all of these accrued strengths, and many more, have been called upon to navigate an extremely polarized climate compounded by a wide range of opinions and emotions….Read More
So You’re Giving a “DEI Talk”: 5 Critical Steps to Maximize Your Impact
Congratulations! You’ve been asked to give a DEI Talk! Now what….? In the last 24 months, I have delivered over 60 lectures(!) on health equity, diversity, and/or inclusion outside of my own department. Although there was some overlap in the subject matter presented, each experience was unique in its own right. The number of requests…Read More
Debunking DEI Myths
Fellow Leaders: I have a new addition for your leadership toolboxes! Navigating this current landscape requires all of us to be well-versed in the literature, including the current body of evidence allows us to engage in critical conversations with confidence — and with compelling data. The “It’s the Right Thing to Do!” moral imperative argument…Read More
A Prediction Manifested: 5 Ways Diversity & Inclusion Help Companies Before, During, & After the Pandemic
As we gear up to celebrate some amazing milestones for ODLC, I have been going through our gigantic archive of resources. I came across a Forbes article written by Paolo Gaudiano in April of 2020, i.e. before the murder of George Floyd ignited a global movement. In this article, the author postulated that companies prioritizing…Read More