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The Capitalism of DEI
With apologies to conservatives and leftists alike, DEI is capitalism at its most productive
Scott Dagostino
13 hours ago4 min read
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What DEI is and what it is not
The public has been force-fed this notion that DEI is about hiring people based solely on their race, gender or sexual orientation. No.
Jefferson Darrell
Feb 175 min read
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Our Home On Native Land
If there was ever a time to rally round our flag, it’s now.
Jefferson Darrell
Feb 32 min read
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Immigration facts and feelings
Despite a new wave of scapegoating, immigrants are a critical part of our economic growth
Scott Dagostino
Jan 224 min read
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Reindeer games
He’s been a Christmas icon for 85 years now and the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has never been more relevant.
Jefferson Darrell
Dec 16, 20243 min read
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“Human” resources?
Maybe it’s time to start treating people like things
Jefferson Darrell
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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“DEI hire” is the new N-word
Calling someone a “diversity hire” is just code.
Jefferson Darrell
Aug 22, 20242 min read
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The White Privilege Diaries 3: Hush now
At the White Privilege Conference, scott dagostino gets a lesson in gender?
Scott Dagostino
Jul 23, 20244 min read
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The White Privilege Diaries 2: Heritage
Ryan Virden and scott dagostino discuss white privilege and being Irish
Scott Dagostino
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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Advocacy: Just Do It
Corporate Social Advocacy is a clear path forward
Jefferson Darrell
Mar 27, 20244 min read
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Oscars So Pink
The Academy Awards are being handed out this weekend, honouring 2023’s best films, but people are still talking about the star and...
Scott Dagostino
Mar 6, 20243 min read
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Transitioning
Breakfast Culture CEO Jefferson Darrell has been mentoring entrepreneur Pascale Joëlle, a genderfluid transmasculine nonbinary person who...
Pascale Joëlle
Feb 28, 20242 min read
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Taking the long view
Finding hope in a time of backlash
Jefferson Darrell
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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Who do we mourn?
...our people are mourning someone right now and how we respond to that determines our institutional success and personal character.
Scott Dagostino
Oct 31, 20233 min read
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The NHL in the penalty box
Some stories are inspirational, some are heartbreaking, and the story of Brendan Burke is both. In 2007, this son of one of the most...
Scott Dagostino
Oct 17, 20233 min read
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Black Women Can’t Go It Alone
Black women are leaving the executive suites after years of little support
Jefferson Darrell
Sep 8, 20233 min read
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Florida is not the world
A middle-aged white friend of mine is currently selling her family condo in Naples, Florida. “It costs a lot to maintain,” she says, “and...
Scott Dagostino
Aug 11, 20233 min read
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How to Hire the Best
When we talk to organizations about improving their workplace culture and goals through diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), they often...
Jefferson Darrell
Jun 16, 20233 min read
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When Beer Goes Flat
Business marketing classes will be discussing for years to come the curious case of Bud Light and how a single Instagram post created...
Scott Dagostino
May 16, 20233 min read
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3 Bees Sweet Like Chocolate
“We’ve gotten really good as a company at launching new products and driving occasions,” declared Hershey’s Brand Manager Alyssa Smith on...
Jefferson Darrell
Apr 12, 20233 min read
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