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What the Actual Zuck? Meta, Masculinity, and the DEI Backlash
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Mark Zuckerberg is back in the headlines—this time for claiming that workplaces need more "masculine energy"and blaming Sheryl Sandberg for Meta’s past DEI initiatives. But is this just another case of tech bro nonsense, or is there a bigger political and corporate strategy at play?
In this episode of The Elephant in the Org, Danny, Cacha, and Marion dive deep into:
✔️ Marion’s viral LinkedIn post on Zuckerberg’s comments—and the firestorm it ignited.
✔️ What “masculine energy” actually means in the workplace—are we just rebranding toxic hustle culture?
✔️ Meta’s DEI rollback—coinciding with Zuck’s meeting with Trump and Stephen Miller (not a coincidence).
✔️ The corporate trend—some companies like Apple are doubling down on DEI, while others like Meta and Amazon are backing away.
✔️ What this means for leadership, workplace safety, and culture moving forward.
📢 What do you think? Is this just another tech bro flex, or should we be worried about a larger rollback on inclusivity and psychological safety in the workplace?
🔗 References:
📝 Marion’s viral LinkedIn post → Read here
📰 HuffPost: Mark Zuckerberg’s “Masculine Energy” Comment Sparks Backlash → Read here
📰 Men’s Health: Zuckerberg’s “Masculine Energy” and the Workplace Debate → Read here
📰 Economic Times: Zuckerberg Blames Sandberg for DEI Initiatives → Read here
📰 Axios: Meta’s DEI Rollback & Trump’s Influence → Read here
📰 Politico: Zuckerberg Aligning with Trump’s New Administration → Read here
📖 Karen Warren’s Ecological Feminism →
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The Elephant in the Org drops new episodes every two weeks starting April 2024.
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🎶 Opening and closing theme music by The Toros
🎙️ Produced by The Fearless PX
✂️ Edited by Marion Anderson
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