Why Empathy Isn't Needed for DEI

About this episode

This episode discusses the argument that empathy is not necessary for effective DEI initiatives in the workplace.

Episode 9 of Season 4 explores why empathy isn't needed for workplace DEI efforts. Leveraging LinkedIn as a Business Owner WEBINAR Pre-Order Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace Send DEI questions to Askdrjnice@gmail.com to get answers live in the next episode Make Emotional Intelligence Great Again TEDx Talk Follow my book publishing journey on TikTok YouTube Playlist on DEI Consulting CLICK HERE 10-PART White Supremacy Course CLICK HERE The Okra Project - a coll...

Topics covered

• DEI
• empathy
• workplace culture

Keywords

• LinkedIn
• Emotional Intelligence
• TEDx Talk
• White Supremacy Course
• The Okra Project

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace, 10-PART White Supremacy Course

Books & works: Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace, Make Emotional Intelligence Great Again

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