Too many DEI experts sound impressive but lack the depth to deliver real results.
And the chauffeur test is a quick way to spot them.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why chauffeur knowledge creates dangerous illusions of expertise.
- How 3-book experts mislead leaders seeking real solutions.
- Three ways to spot surface-level knowledge in DEI work.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Bad expertise costs more than just money—it costs trust and progress.
- "It helps the people who hate DEI."
- Real experts stand up to scrutiny, feedback, and real-world results.
- "Answer tough, unscripted questions."
- Not all experience translates into skill—so test, question, and verify.
- "I like asking questions 2 levels down."
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Crafting an identity: an examination of the lived experiences of minority racial and ethnic individuals in the workplace.
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