 The purpose of this research is to deepen the understanding of DEI training and show how scholars across the nation incorporated DEI leadership into academic roles with experiential experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion playing a role in the success or failure of DEI training. The study used an online survey followed by an in-depth phone interview to assess participants' roles as leaders in academic nursing, challenges faced by scholars in addressing DEI, and perceived values of undertaking DEI activities. Major themes emerged from the findings, including the personal and professional risks associated with championing for DEI, greater success when DEI was supported by leadership and included in institutional strategic planning, and the importance of commitment from all levels of leadership, faculty, and strategic planning initiatives. The study concludes that DEI is important and necessitates commitment from all levels of leadership, faculty, and strategic planning initiatives, with DEI training playing an important role in subsidizing leadership effectiveness as it relates to DEI. This article was authored by Versi Johnson-Allard, Randy Jones, Maren Kaufman, and others. We are article.tv, links in the description below.