With this firm grounding in impact and outcomes, we can then treat identity the way most people perceive it—not as a high-stakes proxy for harm or accountability, but as just another facet of difference that we can use to understand each other and our work better. And when it comes to accountability, no longer should we ask, “am I biased?” or “am I racist?” Instead, just ask: “Am I fulfilling my responsibilities to eliminate harm and make my environment diverse, equitable, and inclusive?”
