For years, possibly centuries, smart people have been teaching us the difference between intent and impact.* When I speak, I may intend one thing but what matters to you is how you receive what I say.

Whenever I teach about racial discrimination and its emotional outcomes, I find myself repeating this well-known line to students. It’s a pithy way to drive home the point that, just because you (or ...

With her activist perspective, MIT Lecturer Malia Lazu, author of From Intention to Impact: A Practical Guide to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion charts a path forward for companies that embrace DEI.

Dear Faculty Relations: I’m fielding student complaints about a faculty member’s tone in the classroom. I’ve known this colleague for years and I really value them, but sometimes there’s a disconnect ...