Since 2009, I've had the privilege of working with organizations worldwide to leverage the power of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to enhance their businesses. One of the most critical advances I've seen in the field is the evolution of DEI from a peripheral initiative to an essential component of corporate culture, strategy and long-term success. Lately, DEI has become a central component of political agendas and has dominated most recent news cycles. To paraphrase Apple's famous "Think Different" commercial: You can love or hate it, but the one thing you can't do is ignore it.