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DEI has become one of the most controversial topics in the workplace—but what if the backlash isn't about the goals, but about how we've been approaching them?

In this thought-provoking episode, fairness strategist Lily Zheng introduces a new framework for creating workplaces that genuinely work for everyone, regardless of background.

Author of "Fixing Fairness: Four Tenets to Transform Diversity Backlash into Progress for All", Lily Zheng has been doing this work since well before DEI became trendy.

They've witnessed firsthand how the rush for flashy workshops and visible demonstrations of caring undermined the deeper, systemic work that actually creates change. Now, as organizations abandon DEI altogether, Lily offers a new path forward through the FAIR framework: Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Representation.

In this conversation, you'll discover:
• Why DEI got such a bad reputation and what actually went wrong in the 2020-2024 era
• The biggest misconception about equity work (it's not about lowering standards—it's about creating actual meritocracy)
• Why "colorblind" approaches dramatically increase discrimination rather than reducing it
• How the FAIR framework provides a clearer way to talk about workplace equity that everyone can support
• Why "leaning in" and working harder within broken systems has failed—and what to do instead
• How to build coalitions across differences to create collective action that actually drives change
• Practical strategies for early leaders who want to create fairness even without organizational power
• What questions to ask your team members to identify and remove barriers to their success
• Why you need a crew of peers who can keep you motivated and thinking constructively

Lily challenges the individualistic mentality that tells people to just adapt to broken systems, instead advocating for collective approaches that have proven successful in activist movements.

Whether you're navigating bias in your own career advancement or trying to build a more equitable environment for your team, this episode provides both the strategic framework and tactical advice you need.

This conversation goes beyond corporate platitudes and political talking points to focus on what actually works—and what doesn't—when it comes to creating workplaces where everyone can contribute their best work.

Connect with Lily Zheng:
LinkedIn: Lily Zheng
Website: https://www.lilyzheng.co/

Get the book:
Fixing Fairness: Four Tenets to Transform Diversity Backlash into Progress for All

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