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The Three Questions Everyone Is Asking: Dignity, Empathy, Identity, and the DEI We Actually Need
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August 19, 2026
This is NOT a book about the "woke" acronym, DEI. Instead, it examines Dignity, Empathy, and Identity and how they impact us as individuals and how the three terms affect organizations.
I have to say, this book is a very pleasant surprise. Often, titles of this type are very dry, and can be a slog to move through, even if they have great insight. In this case, it was neither a slog AND it carried great insight. Hap Aziz is a man I've known since High School, and when I first knew him, he was a "happy-go-lucky" young man who I knew was very, very intelligent, but as a teen hid that behind a very humorous approach to life. What I find now, over 40 years later is an intellect that is not only finely honed, but also incredibly spirit led which leads to Godly wisdom that I found clearly displayed in this book.
His examination of Dignity, Empathy and Identity has little to do with what we know as DEI in today's woke culture. Rather he does a great job at laying out what the Spirit of God would have us know about the importance of our individual lives and person's as sons or daughters of the Living God. He clearly lays out how, as Image Bearers (Imago Dei), we have inherent worth in our identities as children of God. In this image bearing, we have great freedom to positively influence all those around us.
The anecdotal examples he uses draws you into the discussion, and lay out clear markers as to how we should relate to one another, always recognizing who we are at our deepest levels. Discussions on how the church should be the greatest exemplar of this was particularly insightful to me, since as a Christian, some of the deepest hurts I've experienced in life have come from fellow believers (and I'm sure I too, am guilty of imparting some of these hurts as well).
Hap also does a wonderful job of weaving these 3 characteristics into a story of Godliness, that originates with the triune God. Inherently, they are embedded in the nature of God, and when we pursue the Lord, the Holy Spirit may imbue some of these characteristics into us, as we strive to be conformed to the image of Christ.
As you read through the many examples, pay careful attention. At least for me, at one time or another, I've been "the person" he describes, with all the positive or negative things that are implied. When you do this, you will gain insight not only into others, but yourself as well.
This is a must read for anyone that manages people, works in teams with others, or just tries to relate to others that you have interactions with. Be careful. You may learn something about yourself.
I have to say, this book is a very pleasant surprise. Often, titles of this type are very dry, and can be a slog to move through, even if they have great insight. In this case, it was neither a slog AND it carried great insight. Hap Aziz is a man I've known since High School, and when I first knew him, he was a "happy-go-lucky" young man who I knew was very, very intelligent, but as a teen hid that behind a very humorous approach to life. What I find now, over 40 years later is an intellect that is not only finely honed, but also incredibly spirit led which leads to Godly wisdom that I found clearly displayed in this book.
His examination of Dignity, Empathy and Identity has little to do with what we know as DEI in today's woke culture. Rather he does a great job at laying out what the Spirit of God would have us know about the importance of our individual lives and person's as sons or daughters of the Living God. He clearly lays out how, as Image Bearers (Imago Dei), we have inherent worth in our identities as children of God. In this image bearing, we have great freedom to positively influence all those around us.
The anecdotal examples he uses draws you into the discussion, and lay out clear markers as to how we should relate to one another, always recognizing who we are at our deepest levels. Discussions on how the church should be the greatest exemplar of this was particularly insightful to me, since as a Christian, some of the deepest hurts I've experienced in life have come from fellow believers (and I'm sure I too, am guilty of imparting some of these hurts as well).
Hap also does a wonderful job of weaving these 3 characteristics into a story of Godliness, that originates with the triune God. Inherently, they are embedded in the nature of God, and when we pursue the Lord, the Holy Spirit may imbue some of these characteristics into us, as we strive to be conformed to the image of Christ.
As you read through the many examples, pay careful attention. At least for me, at one time or another, I've been "the person" he describes, with all the positive or negative things that are implied. When you do this, you will gain insight not only into others, but yourself as well.
This is a must read for anyone that manages people, works in teams with others, or just tries to relate to others that you have interactions with. Be careful. You may learn something about yourself.
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