• How the Chauffeur Test Exposes Fake DEI Leaders

  • Mar 4 2025
  • Length: 12 mins
  • Podcast

How the Chauffeur Test Exposes Fake DEI Leaders

  • Summary

  • Too many DEI experts sound impressive but lack the depth to deliver real results.
    And the chauffeur test is a quick way to spot them.

    Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

    1. Why chauffeur knowledge creates dangerous illusions of expertise.
    2. How 3-book experts mislead leaders seeking real solutions.
    3. Three ways to spot surface-level knowledge in DEI work.

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    Key Takeaways from This Episode:

    1. Bad expertise costs more than just money—it costs trust and progress.
      • "It helps the people who hate DEI."
    2. Real experts stand up to scrutiny, feedback, and real-world results.
      • "Answer tough, unscripted questions."
    3. Not all experience translates into skill—so test, question, and verify.
      • "I like asking questions 2 levels down."

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