Diversity, equity, and inclusion remain lofty goals for organizations.\xa0 If they remain, as aspirational rhetoric, they are of little use or value.\xa0 They only matter if they are operationalized.\xa0 But operationalizing DEI is difficult because it requires facilitating access, a willingness to take action, and holding people accountable.\xa0 Discrimination exists in all organizations.\xa0 And its not a secret who are the most egregious actors; in fact many are open about their views because they have long standing power. Real change only happens when leaders can hold power to account.\xa0 This is the subject of this episode of\xa0 Voices Worth Listening To.