In “Anti-Racist Leadership,” James D. White offers readers a unique and insightful perspective on the role of race in business, discussing how to create racially inclusive environments that are conducive to success. Drawing on his own experiences as CEO of two leading diversity consulting firms, White provides concrete steps for assessing an organization’s cultural climate and implementing change. He also addresses controversial topics such as affirmative action, colorblindness, and micro aggressions. This essential guide is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in making their workplace more equitable and productive.
For who is this book for ?
It is for people who want to make the workplace more equitable and productive, especially business leaders. What are some topics that this book covers? Some of the topics covered in this book include affirmative action, colorblindness, micro aggressions, and creating a racially inclusive environment.
Pros :
- The book is full of useful information and case studies that illustrate the points made.
- It provides an interesting perspective on race in business.
- The author has a lot of experience and knowledge to share on the topic.
Cons :
- May be difficult to apply concepts without company-specific examples
- May contain dense language and theory that is challenging to understand
- Only applicable for certain types of businesses
Learn more about the author
James D. White is the CEO of two leading diversity consulting firms, and has over thirty years of experience in the field. An internationally recognized expert on racism and discrimination, he has presented at venues such as The Harvard Kennedy School of Government, The United Nations World Conference on Racism, and The National Museum of African American History & Culture.
Reader Reviews
“James White has written an insightful and important book on the role of race in business. His discussion of affirmative action, color blindness, and micro aggressions provides a much needed perspective on how to create racially inclusive environments that are conducive to success. This essential guide is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in making their workplace more equitable.”
“An insightful and important book on the role of race in business. White provides clear steps for assessing an organization’s cultural climate and creating change. Essential reading for anyone interested in making their workplace more equitable.”
“A must read for any business professional looking to create an inclusive and successful workplace.”
“James D. White has written an extraordinarily insightful and thought-provoking book on race in the workplace. His deep knowledge and experience as a CEO of two leading diversity consulting firms provide readers with concrete steps for assessing their organization’s cultural climate and implementing change. This is must reading for anyone interested in making their workplace more equitable.”
