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Podcast: Relationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcast
Episode: Why DEI Gets Stuck in the Middle
Description: Most organizations talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion at the executive level — or delegate it to HR.But that’s not where DEI actually succeeds or fails.In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel speaks with Jonathan Njus about why middle managers are the real linchpin of DEI efforts — and why so many initiatives stall once they reach the middle of the organization.Jonathan breaks down:Why middle managers quietly shape hiring, performance reviews, and team cultureHow DEI often fails because of language, not valuesWhy psychological safety must extend to lea...