Unwavering:Rejecting Bias, Igniting Change, Celebrating Inclusion

by: Nellie Borrero(Author),Julie Sweet(Foreword)

Publisher: Wiley
Edition:1st

Publication Date: 6 Mar. 2024

Language: English

Print Length: 256 pages

ISBN-10: 1394239874

ISBN-13: 9781394239870

Book Description

A pioneering warrior for diversity and inclusion shows how to make game-changing moves that will benefit you and your organization alikeWhen Nellie Borrero joined Accenture, bigotry and bias went unnoticed and unchecked; it was simply the workplace norm. Now, 35+ years later, this first-generation Latina shares how she led diversity strategy and developed award-winning inclusion and diversity programs that transformed Accenture into the #1 ranked employer for inclusion, diversity, and equity. In Unwavering, Borrero draws on her experiences with remarkable candor and courage to inspire you to think bigger, know your value, and show up with it everywhere, every day. She reveals how to remove barriers and claim space not just for yourself but for others as well. You’ll become aware of:Biases that negatively impact professionals of colorRecognizing that belonging and uniqueness don't have to be at oddsStanding up and standing out:taking your career from the margins to center stageWhat to do when mentoring fails―and the power of embracing and accepting helpStaying true to yourself when your values collide with realityShowing up strategically, intentionally asserting yourself, and competingA manifesto for understanding and action, Unwavering provides a proven framework for how to create transformational relationships that make diversity and inclusion an integral part of your success and your company’s competitive advantage.