This video series debunks myths about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace. DEI has impacted organizational strategies for years, and it’s important we know what DEI really is—and what it looks like when done well. Watch the videos to learn how DEI can create spaces of belonging for all, empowering us to show up fully and authentically.
Race plays a crucial role in identity and equity work. And it should! Intentional conversations about race are incredibly valuable and can counter historic and systemic factors that continue racial inequity today.
However, we cannot look at race alone to evaluate belonging in our workplace cultures. Many identities—like neurodiversity, faith, and socioeconomic status—aren’t always visible, but they deeply shape our experiences.
This myth is antithetical to the purpose of DEI: to improve workplace culture for all of us by removing barriers to opportunities, centering fairness, and supporting talent and innovation. If you encounter this myth, we offer this reframe: what benefits others also has the ability to benefit me.
DEI isn’t a quick fix. Just like any other project, DEI objectives must be clearly defined, funded, measured, and supported in order to work well. That’s why so many Fortune 500 companies continue to invest in DEI in 2025, despite administrative pushback.
DEI aims to increase the candidate pool and broaden our perspectives on how to best do the work. This improves performance, building teams that are more creative, effective, and efficient.
In order to do DEI well, we need to acknowledge that every organization is unique. There’s no “right” way to create a culture of belonging.
When we channel bravery and step into the discomfort of making mistakes, we can bring belonging to life for everyone.
What video series should we do next? Add a comment on any of the above videos, or email andrew@amazeworks.org.