Shared Power vs. DEI with Lisa Marie Pickens

"There is no limit to power: The world is better when we ALL have power… and we have to recognize this, even if society doesn't." - Lisa Marie Pickens

Why do so many DEI initiatives fall short? What does shared power look like in organizations, even the homogenous ones? Can a shared power analysis reframe and expand DEI work? 

These are the questions Mia explores in this episode with Nonprofit Consultant, Lisa Marie Pickens. 

Mia and Lisa Marie discuss the problems with general DEI initiatives, the day-to-day practicing of shared power through collaborative learning and modeling, why Shared Power is for EVERYONE in your organization, and how to sustain this internal shift long-term.

Plus, Lisa Marie shares some inspirational examples of nonprofits that have completely transformed their understanding and practice of DEI work to embrace Shared Power.