Next Level Inclusionist: Transform Your Work and Yourself for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Success - Paperback

by Nika White (Author)

For leaders experienced in fostering diversity, equity and inclusion, and others who consider this work part of their leadership journey, now is the time for new skills and ideas. Next-Level Inclusionist: Transform Your Work and Yourself for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Success explores crucial concepts and offers copious practical steps for increasing your impact.A sought-after consultant on creating results at the intersection of business, diversity and leadership, Dr. Nika White offers a fresh take on how inclusive leadership is a pathway to improving ourselves and our organizations. Whether you lead a company, a team, or want to better manage yourself, this book will give you: - Clear explanations of often-overlooked foundational concepts - Methods for advancing from activity to impact - Practices for developing your mind and influencing others - Suggestions, checklists and examples for taking actionWhile the work of diversity, equity and inclusion can feel daunting and even lonely, this book offers numerous examples of challenges overcome and successes others have achieved. You'll be reminded of the importance of what you do, and the collective impact of everyone working intentionally for a world where there's a seat at the table for all to bring their best selves.

Author Biography

Dr. Nika White's professional career spans about 20 years, ranging from serving as a diversity and inclusion practitioner, an accomplished marketing communications executive, economic development leader and community advocate. Dr. White found inspiration through the intersection of business, diversity and leadership, and has made this her niche. She is a national sought after consultant, thought leader, and speaker to countless organizations and executives on issues of team engagement, organizational leadership, strategic diversity, and intentional inclusion. In 2017, Dr.White launched Nika White Consulting to focus on delivering subject matter expertise in the diversity and inclusion space to organizations throughout the country. Dr. White's consulting firm serves as the Senior Advisor to the Greenville Chamber's Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and is responsible for creating and collaboratively implementing an overarching diversity strategy for the Greenville Chamber. As an extension of the executive team as a consultant, Dr. White designs and oversees initiatives that develop and promote inclusion of diverse businesses in the economic activities of Upstate South Carolina. Dr. White demonstrates her influence in the marketplace and the community with awards like SC Career Woman of the Year, SC Upstate Business Journal Who's Who, US Small Business Association's SC Minority Business Advocate of the Year, Greenville Business Magazine 50 Most Influential, and national recognition by The Network Journal Magazine as Top 40 Under 40 Leaders and Diversity MBA Magazine as Top 100 Under 50 Executives. Dr. White is the author of "The Intentional Inclusionist(TM)" a book for leaders who desire to grow as inclusion-minded individuals and exercise their leadership to enhance the workplace, build up communities, and have a positive impact on any circle of influence to which they belong. Dr. White's book, inspired by philosophies of leadership and inclusion, contains principles to help individuals become more intentional in how diversity and inclusion is understood and practiced at the individual level. The book is designed to help leaders recognize that collective efforts one person at a time can change the way the entire world looks at human difference. Learn more at www.nikawhite.com.