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It's not a meritocracy until everyone starts with the same opportunities, is it?

America is a meritocracy.

You can't have a competitive, egalitarian meritocracy if only some of your citizens have the opportunity for a good education.

When it comes to work, there is a fear factor around meritocracy. People are afraid of being openly judged. However, when you know what you are being measured against, it's empowering.

The bottom line is that any business should be a meritocracy. The best and brightest. Period.

I entered politics from a completely different background from other people in this field, and that has helped me to see and deal with things differently.

I think it's fair to say I feel much more comfortable in business than in politics.

Meritocracy is a good thing. Whenever possibly, people should be judged based on their work and results, not superficial qualities.

When it comes to meritocracy and diversity, the symbolic is real. And that means that simple actions that reduce bias, such as blind resume or application screening, are a double win: they reduce implicit bias and they help communicate our commitment to meritocracy.

Merit should count more than academic background.