Unwavering - Rejecting Bias, Igniting Change, Celebrating Inclusion

A pioneering warrior for diversity and inclusion shows how to make game-changing moves that will benefit you and your organization alike
 
When 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 color
* Recognizing that belonging and uniqueness don't have to be at odds
* Standing up and standing out: taking your career from the margins to center stage
* What to do when mentoring fails--and the power of embracing and accepting help
* Staying true to yourself when your values collide with reality
* Showing up strategically, intentionally asserting yourself, and competing
 
A 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.

Sommario

Foreword xv
 
Introduction The Power of One Question 1
 
My Early Days 3
 
Recognizing the Limits to Reaching My Full Potential 7
 
Answering the Uncomfortable Question 12
 
Chapter 1 The Complexities of Finding Belonging 17
 
Cultural Collisions 20
 
Belonging 23
 
Prejudice and Racism in the Workplace 25
 
Defining Moments 31
 
Speak Up for Yourself 33
 
Waiting for Permission 37
 
What It's Like to Experience Belonging 40
 
Questions for Consideration 41
 
Chapter 2 The Constant Work Against Marginalization 43
 
Marginalization in Action 46
 
Comfort Zone for Whom? 51
 
The Marginalization Effect 53
 
Taking Back Your Power 54
 
The Senior Level Is Not a Shield 57
 
Questions for Consideration 60
 
Chapter 3 Understand Your Power; Claim Your Worth 61
 
Control the Narrative 66
 
Choose Yourself 75
 
Bet on Your Value 77
 
Boosting Your Power 81
 
Know Your Worth 84
 
Questions for Consideration 86
 
Chapter 4 Choosing to Lead with an Inclusive Mindset 87
 
Access Granted, But Not Ready 91
 
Mentoring: An Investment and a Reward 95
 
Become the Best Ally You Can Be 99
 
A Culture of Belonging 110
 
Questions for Consideration 110
 
Chapter 5 The Push-Pull of Personal and Professional Demands 111
 
My New, Negatively Perceived Label:
 
Divorced, Single Working Mom 114
 
Tapping into the Village 117
 
Beautiful and Challenging Surprises 119
 
Choices 127
 
Adapt to the Unplanned 130
 
Integrate Mindfully 133
 
Questions for Consideration 134
 
Chapter 6 Asserting Yourself Through Your Brand 135
 
My Brand of Courage 137
 
Integrating Your Brand with Your Power 139
 
Different Setting, Same Brand 142
 
Setting Boundaries by Recognizing Your Brand 144
 
Bring Everyone In, Lift Everyone Up 147
 
Questions for Consideration 149
 
Chapter 7 Solving for Self and Clients: Assessing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 151
 
The Four Pillars of the DE&I Maturity Framework 157
 
The Maturity Framework in Action 161
 
We Can't Afford "Diversity Fatigue" 163
 
Voices Amplified for Social Justice and Human Rights 167
 
Building a More Inclusive Environment One Relationship at a Time 171
 
Questions for Consideration 172
 
Chapter 8 Network Like It's Your Own Dance Floor 173
 
Relationship Building 179
 
Opportunity Squandered 182
 
Help Me Understand 186
 
The Power of Elevating External Organizational Relationships 188
 
Questions for Consideration 190
 
Chapter 9 I Am Where I Earned to Be 191
 
Own It! 194
 
Now What? 199
 
Compete Is Not a Dirty Word 202
 
Are You Really Empowered? 206
 
Acknowledgments 211
 
About the Author 215
 
Index 221

Info autore

NELLIE BORRERO is a Managing Director and Senior Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Strategic Advisor at Accenture. She is an award-winning DEI advocate and professional who works with leaders and teams to increase their ability to create a working environment where all people belong.

Riassunto

A pioneering warrior for diversity and inclusion shows how to make game-changing moves that will benefit you and your organization alike

When 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 color
* Recognizing that belonging and uniqueness don't have to be at odds
* Standing up and standing out: taking your career from the margins to center stage
* What to do when mentoring fails--and the power of embracing and accepting help
* Staying true to yourself when your values collide with reality
* Showing up strategically, intentionally asserting yourself, and competing

A 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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Nellie Borrero
• Con la collaborazione di: Julie Sweet (Prefazione)
• Editore: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 06.03.2024
• EAN: 9781394239870
• ISBN: 978-1-394-23987-0
• Pagine: 256
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Management; Training, Business & management, Wirtschaft u. Management, Training u. Personalentwicklung / Meinungsvielfalt, Training & Human Resource Development / Diversity