--- title: "DEI Efforts: Are they Superficial or Authentic?" description: Episode discusses how companies, particularly DEI officers, can prolong the DEI movement even after the pandemic and racial unrest. image: https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hubfs/Uplifting%20Impact%20Podcast%20Visuals%20(Website)%20(1)-Aug-08-2022-05-19-22-79-PM.png --- [![Website Logo - White-1](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Uplifting%20Impact/Website%20Logo%20-%20White-1.png?width=1827&name=Website%20Logo%20-%20White-1.png "Website Logo - White-1")](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/) ![HEADER - Podcast 2](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hubfs/Uplifting%20Impact/Headers-Backgrounds%20-%20UI/HEADER%20-%20Podcast%202.jpg "HEADER - Podcast 2") # DEI Efforts: Are they Superficial or Authentic? Posted by [Podwiz](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/uplifting-impact/author/podwiz) | Aug 16, 2022 2:45:00 AM ![](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hubfs/Uplifting%20Impact%20Podcast%20Visuals%20(Website)%20(1)-Aug-08-2022-05-19-22-79-PM.png) In today’s episode, Deanna Singh sits with Michael Barber, Retired Chief Diversity Officer of General Electric Company. They take on the topic of Michael’s diversity, equity, and inclusion journey as a key member of the GE company. They also dissect how companies, particularly Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officers, can prolong the movement even after retirement.     ## **TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE** - Becoming Chief Diversity Officer in 2020 During the Pandemic and Racial Unrest - Continuity of the Diversity and Inclusion Movement  - Basic Leadership and Inclusivity  - Michael’s Diversity Officer Plans - Metrics of Organization Representation  - Sponsoring Mentees  - How to Turn over the Diversity Plan, so the work continues on   ## **RESOURCES** Michael’s LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmikebarber/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmikebarber/)    Deanna’s Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannasingh/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannasingh/)  Justin Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-ponder-1200b72b/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-ponder-1200b72b/)   Uplifting Impact LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/upliftingimpact/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/upliftingimpact/)  Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/purposefulhustle/?ref=page_internal](https://www.facebook.com/purposefulhustle/?ref=page_internal)  Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/deannasingh1/?hl=en](https://www.instagram.com/deannasingh1/?hl=en)  Uplifting Impact YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNs1RS6JqrU7BHeOc5W6SbQ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNs1RS6JqrU7BHeOc5W6SbQ)  Uplifting Impact Website: [https://www.upliftingimpact.com/?hsLang=en](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/?hsLang=en)    ## **WHAT’S NEW** Uplifting Impact is excited to announce Actions Speak Louder, the latest book by author and DEI expert, our very own, Deanna Singh. This book, available starting May 31st, 2022, is a step-by-step guide on how to create change and inclusivity both in the workplace and beyond. In this book, Deanna seeks to answer questions for organizations and teams of all sizes on how to create more inclusivity. 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