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The Weaponization of “Merit”: How MEI is Being Used to Dismantle DEI and Democracy
The Weaponization of “Merit”: How MEI is Being Used to Dismantle DEI and Democracy
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Dominique Hollins shared thisBook Launch Announcement! ��� "Leading from Within: A Conscious Leadership Collective" is out NOW! Four years ago, I wrote a book and it was trash🚮. I never published the 12 chapters I spent 2 years writing. Why? Because I was writing what I thought people wanted to hear versus what I really wanted to say. The more I wrote, the more my insides turned. My intuition was telling me..."this ain't it, sis. Who is this, sis?!" So, I laid that book to rest. R.I.P Imposter! ⚰️ It's taken many years to peel away from some of the toxic traits that drive corporate profits. Like many enthusiastic and well-meaning employees, I found myself conforming to maintain status, wealth, and health insurance. Eventually, I didn't like that reflection in the mirror much and I couldn't do it anymore. For the last five years, I've maintained my own company according to my own rules. Fast forward to April 2025, I received a phone call from Chantée Christian MBA, PMP, CCMP, PCC asking if I would be a contributor to an upcoming book: "Leading from Within: A Conscious Leadership Collective". She encouraged me to channel my voice and share my truth the way I did in my personal 1:1s with leaders. My chapter reflects some of what I learned during my transition from corporate monetization to personal transformation. I said, "I don't have any business writing a book while in a masters program, but YES!!" I'm proud to announce that in seven days since our launch, we became an Amazon Bestseller— ✨ #2 in Personal Success & Spirituality ✨ #3 in Self-Help (New Age Religion) ✨ #5 in Business Mentoring & Coaching ✨ #6 in Personal Transformation & Spirituality ✨ #10 in Motivational Growth & Spirituality ✨ AND in more categories! And yes… we even outranked Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Dalai Lama for a couple of days!! Most importantly, we’ve already raised over $1,000 for IBIM Girls, with 100% of proceeds continuing through January 10, 2026. The more books we sell, the more we can donate to this impactful organization. Our Invitation to You: 📖 Grab your copy of "Leading From Within", today: https://amzn.to/494M8i3. ⭐️ Leave a review on Amazon and/or Goodreads ⚡ Tag us on your post, repost, and shares hashtag #LeadingFromWithin I can't wait to hear your feedback!
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Dominique Hollins shared this"Play the game" they say. What do you do when you realize the game is rigged? What happens to you when you decide not to play by the rules? I explore this topic and more in my chapter of Leading from Within. Have you grabbed your copy yet? 13 authors have some stories, secrets, and, lessons to share. This topic is one of mine. Pre-order your copy today!Dominique Hollins shared thisAuthor Spotlight: Dominique Hollins Dominique doesn’t just play the game—she’s rewriting the rules. As the founder and CEO of WĒ360, Dominique has helped over 30 global organizations embed equity into their systems and cultures. With a career spanning eBay, Google, and Hone HQ, she’s known for bridging strategy with inclusion and leading transformation that lasts. In her "Leading From Within" chapter, Dominique pulls back the curtain on corporate “rules” and invites us to lead with integrity, awareness, and courage. Her story challenges us to ask: are we upholding broken systems, or are we ready to change them? To Play or Not to Play the Game… Leading From Within launches October 10th. For the first 3 months, 100% of proceeds support IBIM Girls, empowering young women to lead boldly. #LeadingFromWithin #DominiqueHollins #ConsciousLeadership #CLC #CLS2026 #ShiftHappens #MyBestSHIFT #VoicesOfChange #GirlsWhoLead #IBIMGirls #CCMedia #MyBestSHIFTAuthor Spotlight: Dominique M. Hollins – Changing the GameAuthor Spotlight: Dominique M. Hollins – Changing the Game
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Dominique Hollins reposted thisDominique Hollins reposted thisEarly in my career, a leader once told me he was shocked by how much confidence I had. I only had a few years of experience, and to him, that confidence felt out of place or unnecessary. The words hurt but the tone cut into the dark meat. He said it in a sharp, negative way. He wanted me shrink myself down to fit the role he thought I belonged in. I remember calling my mom and telling her what happened and in her Midwestern Black Mama "who looked at my baby the wrong way" tone she said "Don’t let people stop you from having the audacity to create and live the life you want. Live with audacity.” I’ve kept that advice in my back pocket everywhere I go. Because the truth is: Supporters will encourage your audacity. Haters will try to erase it. Frenemies will try to take it. It’s not money, titles, or even years of experience that creates professional stability. It’s the audacity to keep dreaming, asking, and moving toward what you deserve even when people and systems try to take things from you. So today, I’ll remind you the same way my mom reminded me: Don’t let anyone take away your audacity. Your audacity will literally set you free. Stay hydrated. Stay lotion-ed. Mind the business that pays you.
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Dominique Hollins shared thisWe're all trying to "weather the storm" of a changing global economy right now, but for early talent, staying steady in the storm can feel even more overwhelming. Nevertheless, there is hope, information, and guidance available to you if you're open to receive it. Join me and other career development professionals to learn practical ways to be agile and resilient when navigating career uncertainty. We're excited to share research, tips, and best practices. Registration details below. See you today!Dominique Hollins shared this🚨 Higher Ed & Career Services friends 🚨 Feeling the pressure lately? Seeing your students carry that same weight? You’re not alone. Higher ed is weathering a storm, and it’s a lot to hold. That’s why in September, I’m moderating a conversation for NACE National Association of Colleges and Employers. ⚓ Steady in the Storm: Helping Early Talent and Teams Navigate Uncertainty and Change We’re bringing together powerhouse voices to bring strength to yourself and your students: 🎓 Matthew Golden (he/him) – The Johns Hopkins University | Using life design to help Gen Z navigate career uncertainty. 🌍 Dominique Hollins – eBay, Google, Hone alum | 20 years of driving inclusive transformation + a 3-step model you can use right away. 📊 David Mallon – Deloitte | 25 years of human capital expertise, helping teams sense, analyze, and make higher-quality decisions at work + beyond. 📅 When: September 4th 📌 Details + registration: https://lnkd.in/eBZEhvTb If you care about equipping students and your teams to thrive in the unknown, this is your session. We're stronger together. 🌊
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Dominique Hollins shared thisVOILA!! Today, I'm so proud to announce that I am a co-author of Leading from Within: Ceasing and Desisting the Internal B.S. Working in corporate America contorted my identity in ways I couldn't understand until I did the work to rediscover me. Since 2020, I've been on a transformative journey to find my authentic voice and the courage to use it for collective prosperity. The last 5 years have been filled with painful and empowering lessons that I've decided to share with those who could benefit. My chapter in this book is a vulnerable love letter to each of you. Through my trials and tribulations, I hope you find your path to personal liberation. The book officially launches October 10th, but the digital version is available for pre-order now. Even better—proceeds from launch through three months after will benefit an incredible organization, IBIM Girls (https://ibimgirls.org/). Your pre-order not only supports this cause, it helps us reach bestseller status! Pre-order your copy here: https://amzn.to/46VxsRz. Thank you for supporting me in this exciting milestone! This chapter is a prelude for more books to come. Stay tuned. I have things to say! Thank you Chantée Christian MBA, PMP, CCMP, PCC for leading us through this transformative experience!!Dominique Hollins shared this🚨 Author Drop Alert! 🚨 Dominique M. Hollins | The Integrator of Impact Please join us in welcoming Dominique Hollins to the "Leading From Within" author circle! A powerhouse at the intersection of business, equity, and healing, Dominique is a strategic operations leader, executive coach, and the visionary founder of WĒ360. With nearly 20 years of experience driving inclusive transformation in tech, SaaS, and Fortune 500 companies like Google and eBay, she doesn’t just talk about change—she engineers it. From the boardroom to the healing circle, Dominique’s work bridges strategy and soul. Her graduate studies in consciousness, psychology, and transformational studies deepen her holistic approach to leadership, while her service on the board of The T.R.U.T.H. Project reflects her commitment to the emotional and cultural wellness of LGBTQIA+ communities of color. Her chapter in "Leading From Within" is a call to integrate purpose, power, and presence—and we’re so proud to have her voice in this movement. Mark your calendar: "Leading From Within" releases October 10th. All first-quarter proceeds will support IBIM Girls and their mission to uplift Black girls and young women. #LeadingFromWithin #TheIntegratorOfImpact #DominiqueMHollins #ConsciousLeadership #IBIMGirls #CCMedia #MyBestSHIFT #HealingCenteredLeadership #EquityInAction #LeadershipWithSoul #AuthorSpotlight #BlackAuthor
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Dominique Hollins shared thisFor months, my self-care has included keeping my head down focusing on lifelong dream projects and personal acts of liberation during unprecedented times. Now, it's time to bring you in. I’ve been working on something BIG... AND I can finally say it’s almost time to share. It’s personal. It’s powerful. And it’s going to inspire conversations that matter. Mark your calendars… announcement coming soon! This is only the beginning. #StayTuned #AnnouncementComing #BigNews #LeadershipMatters #PurposeDriven #LeadershipJourney #ConsciousLeadership #ComingSoon #LeadershipReimagined #WomenWhoLead #ChangeMakers #CCMedia #MyBestSHIFT
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Dominique Hollins shared thisNow, more than ever, we need leaders who are equipped with skills to empower themselves and the communities they serve. The Conscious Leadership Summit offers those skills. For those of you in the DMV area or who would like to travel there, this is a great opportunity. Register today, bring a friend and/or secure sponsorship to be visible to change agents. https://lnkd.in/gvyv6yEgDominique Hollins shared thisAs conscious leaders, we understand that true leadership requires emotional intelligence, especially in these challenging times. It’s not just about being self-aware; it’s about being able to exercise emotional intelligence to guide and inspire others, no matter the circumstances. With the recent changes affecting Washington, DC, and the federal workforce, we know that leadership is often tested in times of adversity. Leadership isn’t created during ideal times; it’s curated during the tough moments that shape us. We’ve heard from many people who want to attend the CLS, but are cautious due to the current climate. We recognize the challenges and want to offer some financial support to those impacted by recent layoffs. We are offering an opportunity to join the CLS at 50% off. Use code CLS2025 when you register. The offer is valid until March 24th. Register at: https://lnkd.in/eRmWfCNF We believe in leading by example and want to ensure that you know that you are not alone in this journey. Let’s show up purpose-driven and committed to leading by design, not default. #ConsciousLeadership #WalkingTheTalk #LeadWithPurpose #Resilience #CLS2025 #LeadByAction #Empathy #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadByDesign #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadWithIntegrity #CommunitySupport
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Dominique Hollins shared this📣 Important information about DEI-related discrimination at work. I encourage everyone to try and download as many government documents as possible before they are changed or no longer available. I downloaded the documents David Glasgow shares in this post and recently, the U.S. Constitution.....just in case.Dominique Hollins shared thisToday, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Justice released two documents relating to "unlawful DEI-related discrimination": 1. A one-pager on "What To Do If You Experience Discrimination Related to DEI at Work"; and 2. A longer Q&A on "What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work." These documents give a window into how this administration is likely to interpret and enforce the federal law that most directly affects workplace DEI: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The documents unsurprisingly take a broad view of what forms of DEI are unlawful, and omit some important nuances. However, I think it's notable that even this vehemently anti-DEI administration appears to acknowledge that many forms of DEI remain lawful (emphasis added): "DEI policies, programs, or practices MAY be unlawful IF they involve an employer or other covered entity taking an employment action motivated—in whole or in part—by an employee's race, sex, or another protected characteristic." That definition leaves plenty of diversity, equity, and inclusion work firmly on the table. Read the full documents at the links below. https://lnkd.in/g3divicm https://lnkd.in/gVqqvBTV
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Dominique Hollins shared thisUnapologetically Celebrating Black History Month Before #DEI was whitewashed, it more closely reflected Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, one of the most influential pieces of legislation in American history. The Civil Rights Movement helped to inspire: ❇️ Cesar Chavez's Labor Movement and the United Farm Workers (UFW), ❇️ The Women's Rights Movement via the National Organization for Women (NOW), ❇️ LGBTQIA+ Movements including the Stonewall uprising, ❇️ The American Indian Movement (AIM), ❇️ The Disability Rights Movement... ...all of which were once protected by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which was created through Title VII. Notice how these movements mirror many of your employee resource groups (ERGs), which were first created just 6 years after this legislation. Ironically, the EEOC website currently features a picture of the newly appointed chair. RIP EEOC. Read her press release—it would be funny if this wasn't real life. Black people were at the forefront the civil rights movement and continue to pave the way for the rights of others, while our rights continue to be delayed and denied. Today, it is my honor to remember my ancestors, civil rights leaders past and present, truth seekers, justice advocates, and freedom fighters by speaking truth to power when history demands it. That time is now. Read my take on the lie, #MEI. Note: Read some legal consequences of the new EEOC, here: https://lnkd.in/gy8Q3rg3The Weaponization of “Merit”: How MEI is Being Used to Dismantle DEI and DemocracyThe Weaponization of “Merit”: How MEI is Being Used to Dismantle DEI and Democracy
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As far as I'm concerned, you've always been an incredible leader, constantly investing in your development as well as the teams you lead. It has been an honor and privilege to be your colleague and friend. Onwards & Upwards, Sabrina!!
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Dominique Hollins reacted on thisDominique Hollins reacted on thisEvery morning, I wake up and check my phone. Not for emails. Not for meetings. I check on my family. I check if they made it through the night in Lebanon. Then I turn to the news here in the U.S. Two different realities. Both deeply personal. And then… I start my workday. I show up to meetings. I ask people how they are. I smile when the moment calls for it. I stay present. But the weight doesn’t disappear. It travels with me. And I know I’m not alone in this. Across the world, people are carrying realities that don’t stay at home. They show up in our meetings. In our decisions. In our silence. And when someone pauses and asks, “How are you, really?” It matters more than we realize. Because leadership today is not just about performance. It’s about recognizing the human experience behind it. This is the conversation I was built to bring into organizations. It's called "The Intersection of Inclusion" and it starts exactly here. Because the question is no longer: Should we talk about what’s happening in the world? The question is: How do we lead when the world is already in the room? #Leadership #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceCulture #InclusiveLeadership #HumanLeadership #BelongingAtWork #PsychologicalSafety #DEI #ExecutiveLeadership #OrganizationalCulture
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Dominique Hollins liked thisDominique Hollins liked thisIf you’re job hunting, check out these 20+ startups, they’ve got 200+ open positions. Most job seekers avoid startups because they seem “risky.” But after landing roles at both big companies and startups, here’s what I’ve learned: Startups can accelerate your career faster than almost anything else. Why? - Shorter hiring process — sometimes 1–2 interviews instead of 5–6. - Faster growth — closer to leadership, strategy, and real impact. - Competitive pay — especially in marketing, product, engineering, and ops. - Remote flexibility — many are remote-first. Startups aren’t just for founders. They’re for builders. If you’re job hunting, here are a few 20 start-ups to check-out: Haus — Global Remote Fermah — Global Remote MixRank — Global Remote Wander — Global Remote SGNL — US Remote Nous Research — Global Remote CoinTracker — North America Remote ProductWind — North + South America Checkly — Multiple Locations Gensyn — Global Remote Camunda — Global Remote PostHog — Global Remote ElevenLabs — Global Remote Levelpath — Global Remote Function Health — US Remote Wonderful — Global Remote Command Code — Global Remote ada CX — US / Canada Remote Ashby — US / Canada / UK Remote Founders & Creators to Follow if You Want to Land a Startup Role Follow people who actually build and hire for startups, they share openings, advice, and behind-the-scenes insights every week: Brandon Bornancin Daniela Andrade Cecilia Ziniti Rebecca Kavoussi Rebekah E. Gee MD MPH Kaledora Fontana Kiernan-Linn If you’re tired of long hiring cycles and want to grow faster, consider startups. The risk is real. But so is the reward. Would you ever work at a startup? Why or why not?
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Dominique Hollins reacted on thisJulie Pham, PhD – thank you for naming "Leading From Within" in this year’s Leadership Book List by Black Authors. In a moment where the language of equity is being scrutinized, diluted, and at times dismantled, intentional amplification matters. Curation is leadership. Visibility is leadership. Choosing to expand who we read is an act of design. To see this work included among more than 270 Black-authored leadership books is both humbling and affirming. It signals that the stories, frameworks, and lived leadership experiences we poured into those pages are landing where they are meant to. Grateful for the care CuriosityBased continues to take in shaping how leadership is defined and who gets to define it. And congratulations to James and Kristen on Reimagine Equity. Starting with “We love you” is not naïve. It is bold. The work continues.Dominique Hollins reacted on thisToday is the official release of "Reimagine Equity: Leading Strategically to Fulfill the Promise of DEI" by James Whitfield and Kristen Whitfield, co-founders of Be Culture. As first-time authors, they’ve made a meaningful contribution to the leadership field. https://lnkd.in/g5kSwgeG Writing about diversity, equity, and inclusion feels especially bold right now. DEI is under attack. Funding for related programs continues to be pulled back. At times, it can feel like there is more division than understanding in our world. And yet, their book begins with the words: “We love you.” A Valentine’s Day launch feels especially fitting. The book lives up to its promise. After reading it, I genuinely feel that “equity” has been reimagined for me. "Reimagine Equity" is one of 278 books on this year’s Leadership Book List by Black Authors, which we create to help celebrate Black History Month. This marks CuriosityBased's fifth year researching and curating leadership book lists for heritage and history months. We believe that to enrich how we lead, we need to expand who we read. We also expand how we define leadership, which is why the list includes memoirs alongside traditional leadership texts. This list is not exhaustive. The CuriosityBased team works to grow it each year, and we welcome recommendations for next year’s update. 📚 Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gZ6HAWkq If you think this list is valuable, please share it so these authors receive the attention they deserve. #BlackHistoryMonth #LeadershipBooks #ExpandWhoWeRead #EnrichHowWeLead #EquityInLeadership #dei #diversityequityinclusion #books #leadershipbooks #memoirs Leadership Eastside Banner: 2026 Banner of Leadership Books by Black Authors, including Jesse Rhodes, Jr. Chantée Christian MBA, PMP, CCMP, PCC Dyana Langley-Robinson, MBA Robert Britten Charles Booker Susana MorrisCelebrating Black History Month with 278 Leadership Books + a Powerful New ReleaseCelebrating Black History Month with 278 Leadership Books + a Powerful New Release
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Dominique Hollins reacted on thisCalling all LEGITIMATE career strategists!!Dominique Hollins reacted on thisUPDATE: I have received an overwhelming number of responses, so I am pausing taking further inquiries at this time. If you have previously message me but I have not yet responded, know that I will be getting to your message in the coming days! ************ My team is #hiring! The Indeed Job Search Academy is looking for a Career Strategist with experience and interest in facilitating career conversations and delivering instructional content to job seekers at scale. In addition to career coaching experience, candidates should have some background in creating digital content, such as short-form videos, livestreams, or podcasts. This is a full time (40 hours/wk), contract position. If this sounds like you and you want to learn more, feel free to DM me!
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Dominique Hollins reacted on thisDominique Hollins reacted on thisAre you in the US? Consider taking some time this week to pause from doing business as usual — because it sure as heck isn't business as usual out there. We are at a crisis point when it comes to state-sponsored violence and intimidation. Unless you have been cut off from all communications, you are probably already aware that ICE has been executing, maiming, sexually assaulting, kidnapping, unlawfully deporting, and disappearing US civilians. It is a grotesque, unlawful, and unconstitutional overreach of ICE's scope of duties. Targets include small children and other minors, immigrants who have followed all the rules, and US citizens behaving peacefully. If unchecked, the next steps are likely to be more militarized force and violence. Pretending and talking like it is business as usual will not make this go away. _____ So what can you do? There is always something you can do. 1. Write to or call your representatives and give them a call to action as your constituent. Today I am writing to mine with a call for impeachment. I send a separate email for every call to action. If you're not sure what to write, other people have done research for you. Different legislators are motivated in different ways. Someone out there is a political nerd and has posted suggestions on social media about your state and representatives. 5 Calls also has scripts (they are long, you can cut down to main points). 2. Find mutual aid and support systems and donate. Right now Minnesota is an area of need. Even a $5 donation adds up if enough people give. Link to a directory is in the comments. 3. Talk to friends and family about what is going on. As an anthropologist, let me tell you that social judgment, social shaming, and ostracism are powerful tools. Genuinely powerful! Talking openly about what you think is and isn't acceptable can be part of a tide that turns. A note of caution: If you aren't Black or Native American/Indigenous, be careful with how you talk about the present-day violence. This kind of state-run violence might be new to you, but it has been the ongoing reality for Black and Native people for more than 400 and more than 500 years respectively. Good luck out there! It is a very strange time to be working on regular office things, doing professional development, trying to sell things, and doing business development.
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Dominique Hollins liked thisDominique Hollins liked thisThe $200,000 Stanford AI degree just became worth a lot less. Not because the education isn't world-class: Because Stanford just released all their flagship AI and Machine Learning courses for free on YouTube. This changes everything about how we learn AI. 1/ The legendary courses are now accessible to everyone for free: These aren't watered down versions. These are the exact same courses Stanford charges tens of thousands for: ↳ CS230: Deep Learning See: https://lnkd.in/dQ-DHdsJ ↳ CS329H: Machine Learning from Human Preferences See: https://lnkd.in/d_6GzDAr ↳ CS25: Transformers See: https://lnkd.in/dbMtpim5 ↳ CS231N: Deep Learning for Computer Vision See: https://lnkd.in/djXeGyse ↳ CME295: LLM Evaluation See: https://lnkd.in/dTPTwh_M ↳ CS336: Language Modeling from Scratch See: https://lnkd.in/dthjnD7E 2/ Why this matters more than you think: The AI skills gap isn't closing because of cost barriers. ↳ Traditional education takes 4+ years and costs a fortune. ↳ Most professionals can't afford to go back to school. ↳ By the time you graduate, the field has already moved on. Stanford just eliminated the biggest barrier to AI education. 3/ The real opportunity here: You don't need a Stanford degree to work in AI anymore. You need Stanford level knowledge. And that knowledge is now free. The question isn't whether you can afford AI education. It's whether you can afford not to take advantage of it. What's stopping you from diving into AI learning now? Which courses do you want to look at first? Share below. ♻️ Share this with someone who needs to see this. ➕ Follow me, Ashley Nicholson, for more tech insights.
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