"Diversity, equity, and inclusion has been a hot topic especially in the tech industry. "Between 2017 and 2018, postings for diversity and inclusion positions had increased by nearly 20%--and that number is growing." Many companies are struggling to achieve their DEI goals and develop successful programs. Thompson addresses one of the major issues: there is no handbook that helps people develop and create an effective DEI program. Most work is currently...

"Empathy is the ability to emotionally understand what other people feel, see things from their viewpoint, and image yourself in their place. Feeling heard and understood is a human need. Everyone needs to feel understood. Empathy helps us get in touch with our feelings and vies us an emotional understanding of ourselves and others. When a leader can look at a fellow workforce member and put themselves in their shoes, understand the pain and stress...

It's time for action beyond the data and definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion; employees need tools to make these concepts actionable. Bring these concept into the real world, making organizations accountable for the biased behaviors and practices in place who demonstrating how to move toward a better future.

"In the past year, corporations have been moving to having a diversity and inclusion program. Diversity refers to the traits and characteristics that make people unique and inclusion refers to the behaviors and social norms that ensure people feel welcome The manner in which corporations are run globally is over. The author examines how corporations worldwide have failed when it comes to inclusion and gender equality and provides ideas on how businesses...

"Polarization and conflict across and within groups is often rooted in misunderstandings, miscommunication, bias, and the collision of different world views. These cognitive and social drivers lead to mistrust and behaviors that would shock and surprise many. Examples of interactions in which individuals are offended, harmed verbally or physically have been pervasive in the media. Yet those unaffected often question their veracity. This book will...

Behavioral nudges can play an outsize role in closing the gender gap and increasing the number of people from underrepresented groups that a company hires. When these small, easy-to-implement, and often inexpensive interventions are applied to candidate attraction, recruitment, and onboarding, they can help make diversity and inclusion a natural feature of a company and capture its measurable competitive advantages.

"Corporate America is not very diverse; we're a long way off from having equal representation of people of color in many organizations, especially in key executive and leadership positions. Many white leaders want to make change, but don't know how. How do you know where your blind spots are that can create obstacles for People of Color? Your intentions may be sincere and heartfelt, but intentions aren't enough. If you don't know how you come across...

"When you go into a supermarket, do you ever notice how fruits are arranged? Typically, you see the apples first. Red and shiny, available in different varieties, apples greet you with their all-American essence, proudly welcoming you to the land of produce. You notice the oranges next. Organized neatly in their own prime real estate, oranges are bold, beautiful and reflect the sunshine of their native lands. You also see bananas, grapes, and maybe...

"An original and insightful roadmap on how to become a more inclusive and empathetic leader All of us can be better allies for each other, creating stronger and happier workplaces together. Allyship is about understanding the imbalance in opportunity and working to correct it. How to Be an Ally reveals that the key to true inclusion, equity, and diversity is allyship. Drawing from her experience as a strategic advisor for tech companies, startups,...

"Explore modern conceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion In The Elephant and the Mouse, award-winning speaker and diversity and inclusion expert Laura Liswood delivers a thought-provoking and insightful new business guide that explores workplace diversity and offers new ideas for extracting the most business and organizational benefit from your diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In the book, you'll explore the powerful case for diversity,...