Luiza Dreasher, PhD, Author at The Inclusion Solution

The Team Sat in the Same Office and Still Missed Each Other Completely: Why Cultural Competence Has Become One of Today’s Most Essential Leadership Skills

By Luiza Dreasher, PhD | Features, Recent Posts | 0

Today’s multicultural organizations don’t struggle because people lack talent. They...

Too Unprofessional, Too Angry, Too Loud, Too Ethnic: Why So Many Women of Color Have to Code-Switch at Work

By Luiza Dreasher, PhD | Features, Recent Posts | 0

In the workplace, code-switching generally refers to altering how one speaks, acts, dresses, or presents oneself in order to reduce the risk of bias and increase the likelihood of being viewed as capable, credible, and promotable. It can involve changing language, tone, facial expression, hairstyle, mannerisms, or emotional expressions.

Inclusion Isn’t a Department—It’s a Standard: How to Move DEI from a “Project” to a “Shared Responsibility”

By Luiza Dreasher, PhD | Bold Work, Brave Future, Features, Recent Posts | 1

How to Move DEI from a “Project” to a “Shared Responsibility” In many organizations, Diversity,...

The Problem with “Happy Holidays”

By Luiza Dreasher, PhD | Recent Posts, The Buzz | 0

Every December, organizations proudly declare “Happy Holidays!” believing they have achieved inclusion in this phrasing. But what if this well-intentioned phrase is actually reinforcing the cultural dominance it seeks to dismantle?

Redefining Narratives of “DEI Hiring” and Standards

By Luiza Dreasher, PhD | Bold Work, Brave Future, Features, Recent Posts | 0

“DEI hire” often carries an undercurrent of skepticism or dismissiveness. It can suggest, wrongly, that a person was selected primarily to fulfill a demographic quota rather than for their merit or what they can bring to organizations. This framing not only diminishes the achievements of those individuals but also exposes deeper biases about what constitutes merit—and who is deemed worthy of it. This portrayal of DEI as inherently at odds with merit reveals persistent misconceptions about talent, qualifications, and what drives organizational success.