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  Leaders: Are we keeping empathy at the forefront? Building empathy intentionally into mission and purpose is not just a moral imperative - it's also a bottom-line necessity. This is why. When you're clear on your purpose and mission, and everyone understands...

As we navigate an increasingly tumultuous, politicized conversation around the idea that advancing culture and climate is crucial for organizational success, we see the concept of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) increasingly challenged. Opponents often...

How do you start building an equitable organization? The answer is less complicated than we think.

The term “meritocracy” is being thrown around now more than ever - but what does that really mean? This is what we need to do before we get there.

We can lead with an "at all costs" approach of maximizing stakeholder value and immediate ROI, or we can lead with consciousness and empathy. The difference - on your teams and on your long-term success - is clear.

We keep hearing about how access to opportunity should be based on merit, not on DEI or equity-driven movement - but it's easy to forget that true meritocracy can only exist when you build it on equity from the ground up. Here's why.

  Even if your organization's culture and climate initiatives have been successful, they're successful in today's landscape, using today's metrics - but this landscape is shifting, more quickly now than ever before. Here's why planning for the shift is crucial...

By: DAS & Associates As the rainbow flags that have adorned our streets begin to come down and the vibrant parade floats are tucked away for another year, we find ourselves at the close of another Pride Month. But as June fades into July, we're reminded that the...

This Juneteenth, we're taking time to reflect on its deep significance. At DAS & Associates, a Black-founded and Black-led firm specializing in organizational culture and HR consulting, we see Juneteenth not just as a historical milestone marking the end of...

As a leader, you know that building a thriving, successful organization also means building a strong organizational culture that can attract top talent, foster innovation, and drive long-term success. Putting in the work to advance organizational culture is a...

At DAS & Associates, we've observed a concerning trend in DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives. Many companies are now focusing exclusively on "Inclusion." While this might appear harmless, it undermines the broader mission of fostering genuinely...

Four years ago, we were all observers and participants in a transformative moment for organizational culture worldwide, catalyzed by a global reckoning on race in the U.S. that was recognized around the world; the unprecedented challenges of a pandemic, and other...

Things change quickly with AI. As more and more companies, including ours, figure out where AI-powered tools fit in our work, we know that it can be challenging to ground ourselves in this very rapidly-evolving technology - but we also know that this makes it even...

By: Darryl A. Smith and Usman Khan Are you considering the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into your organization's strategic planning? If not, it's time to start. Today's AI-powered tools and resources offer unparalleled opportunities for enhancing...

By: Usman Khan Phrases like "culture and climate," "diversity, equity, and inclusion," and "conscious leadership" are important to us. Yet, in a political climate where these concepts are used as stones to advance agendas, they risk losing their power. Unfortunately,...