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Unwavering
Rejecting Bias, Igniting Change, Celebrating Inclusion
Nellie Borrero (Author), Julie Sweet (Foreword by)
9781394239870, Wiley
Hardback, published 6 March 2024
256 pages
23.1 x 15.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.454 kg
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: 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.
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
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
