How Low-Ego Leaders Are Outperforming the Loud Ones
05/13/2025
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Loud leaders once ruled the boardroom. Charisma was currency. Big talk drove big valuations.
January 27, 2025: President Donald Trump’s administration has moved swiftly to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government, signaling a dramatic cultural shift. A sweeping executive order signed days into his second term has abolished federal DEI initiatives, and affirmative action in government contracting has been rescinded. Federal DEI personnel are placed on paid leave, with plans for eventual termination.
These actions extend to the private sector, as federal agencies have been directed to deter corporate DEI programs through compliance investigations. Critics argue that this move risks chilling diversity initiatives nationwide, even when conducted within legal parameters.
Trump’s administration frames these changes as restoring “merit-based” hiring practices. Everett Kelley, head of the American Federation of Government Employees, countered that federal hiring already operates on merit and warned that these orders could erode the apolitical nature of public service.
The administration’s efforts mirror a broader rollback of DEI initiatives in corporate America. Companies like Walmart and Boeing have scaled back diversity commitments following legal challenges spurred by a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that ended affirmative action in higher education. However, some organizations, including Microsoft and Accenture, continue to uphold DEI policies.
These measures reflect the growing polarization surrounding DEI efforts. Supporters argue they address systemic inequities, while opponents, including many in the Trump administration, claim they amount to reverse discrimination. This cultural and legal clash extends into public sentiment. Pew Research data shows that while most Americans believe race and gender influence opportunities, opinions vary widely on the extent of privilege and discrimination.
The swift pace of these changes highlights the administration’s intent to reshape federal and societal norms on inclusion. The long-term implications for diversity initiatives, workplace equity, and civil rights will likely remain contentious as legal battles and public discourse unfold.
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