Listen In Crucial Conversations on Race in the Workplace
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
ALLISON V. MANSWELL is a seasoned talent management executive with over twenty-five years of proven experience in human resources, organizational effectiveness, employee and leadership development, diversity and inclusion interventions with Fortune-ranked companies, midsize organizations, and boutique consulting firms. She holds the industry credential of Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) from the Association for Talent Development. In addition, Ms. Manswell holds an MBA in leadership and a bachelor's degree in justice and law enforcement. She is the founder and CEO of Path Forward Consulting, an internationally recognized talent management firm. Most importantly, she is the mother of three adult sons.Listen In Crucial Conversations on Race in the Workplace
As the title suggests, Listen In offers an inside look at real-life conversations, packaged in a fictional format that will change the way we look at diversity, equity and inclusion.
The story follows five friends during their weekly meetups at a restaurant. While each one of them has a unique background and personality, they are all connected by the struggles they face surrounding race in the workplace.
The story provides insight on the experience behind the metrics and scorecards, pulling the following issues to the surface: Black hair and what being a "good fit" means, the contradiction of why height isn’t an advantage for Black males, words that make a difference in conversations, and the essential connection between #blacklivesmatter #blackmoneymatters and #blacktalentmatters.
In Listen In, you’ll learn how to initiate conversations that build trust, navigate your company’s culture, plan your career for sustainable success, attract and retain minority talent, and transform your organization’s culture. In the Afterword, Howard J. Ross, one of the nation’s leading diversity consultants and a nationally recognized expert on diversity, leadership, and organizational change writes: “Allison Manswell’s Listen In is a welcome addition to our discourse around these issues. If you are anything like me, you were probably struck with the authenticity of the characters that Allison introduced us to, and the reality of the conversations that people are either having or trying to find ways to have! Some of the characters might have reminded you of people you know and work with, even people from your own family. You may even have seen some of yourself in one or more of the characters. And yet, we do not always put our thoughts and feelings about race on the table to talk about, particularly in mixed racial groups in which the conversations are most needed.”
Introduction
Part I
Chapter 1: Refined by Fire
Chapter 2: Jim Listens In
Chapter 3: My Family’s Intellectual Property
Chapter 4: Silence Is a Statement
Chapter 5: The Revelation
Chapter 6: Jim Moves to Action
Chapter 7: Success by Grace
Part II
Chapter 8: Approaching Awkward Conversations about Race
Chapter 9: Planning Your Career
Chapter 10: Changing Organizational Culture
Chapter 11: Working while White / Working while Black
Chapter 12: Full Circle
Afterword
Notes
About the Author
Jim was the CEO of a company with over 18,000 employees. He had the standard pedigree of education and experience and had been groomed for his current role by the previous chairman of the board before he retired. He was proud of his success and prided himself on his diverse background and open-minded parenting, until he overhears a conversation between five African American friends in a restaurant one night.
What starts out as harmless eavesdropping, quickly shifts Jim’s perspective, setting him out on a mission to redesign his company’s inclusion goals, accelerating the progress of his work culture and his personal life.
Allison Manswell takes the reader on a fictional journey with mind blowing real-life insights that will shape the way you view diversity, equity and inclusion. She calls out all the misunderstandings that get lost in research, data, and what today’s companies deem as best practices.
“The issues related to race in the workplace that are presented by the characters are too often experienced today. Listen In empowers its readers to be change agents with simple, yet concrete, steps for self-improvement and for developing systemic change in the workplace. This book is a phenomenal resource and exceptional value for an individual and organization to invest in. It is a must-read, and applicable not only to corporate settings but also to institutions of higher education and beyond.”
Dr. Anika Bissahoyo
Bowie State University
“Listen In is the source for addressing race in the workplace today. The conversations are real and relevant and provide thought-provoking insights to anyone who is curious and courageous enough to read them. Allison has bridged the gap between ‘corporate speak’ and actually dealing with the everyday issues that exist for minorities in the workplace."
Cynthia Goins
Principal of Motivations
“Listen In is the groundbreaking new resource for understanding workplace diversity. This book brings a fresh lens to addressing topics of race and diversity. Readers will be entertained and feel empowered and inspired to have tough conversations that will greatly impact workplace relations.”
Dr. Courtney R. Cornick
Psychologist
“What a read! I love what Allison has done to present a conversation that most companies are reluctant to engage in. Listen In should be required reading for all C-suite leaders and HR professionals. Corporations that are not leveraging all of their talent should not be mistaken as a viable business in the twenty-first century. Thank you for sharing a tough conversation.”
Jane C. Smith
President and Chief Results Officer of Next Level Consulting
“Listen In will be catalytic in changing corporate environments to value diversity. This book combines the real-life conversations that people of color are having and the prevailing white privilege that stagnates their career growth with real-life solutions. Allison Manswell brilliantly weaves the stories and solutions with the expertise of a master coach, experience of a senior HR professional, and the compassion of someone who cares deeply about moving our country forward.”
Rev. William T. Chaney Jr.
New Church Strategist, United Methodist Church
As the title suggests, Listen In offers an inside look at real-life conversations, packaged in a fictional format that will change the way we look at diversity, equity and inclusion.
The story follows five friends during their weekly meetups at a restaurant. While each one of them has a unique background and personality, they are all connected by the struggles they face surrounding race in the workplace.
The story provides insight on the experience behind the metrics and scorecards, pulling the following issues to the surface: Black hair and what being a "good fit" means, the contradiction of why height isn’t an advantage for Black males, words that make a difference in conversations, and the essential connection between #blacklivesmatter #blackmoneymatters and #blacktalentmatters.
In Listen In, you’ll learn how to initiate conversations that build trust, navigate your company’s culture, plan your career for sustainable success, attract and retain minority talent, and transform your organization’s culture. In the Afterword, Howard J. Ross, one of the nation’s leading diversity consultants and a nationally recognized expert on diversity, leadership, and organizational change writes: “Allison Manswell’s Listen In is a welcome addition to our discourse around these issues. If you are anything like me, you were probably struck with the authenticity of the characters that Allison introduced us to, and the reality of the conversations that people are either having or trying to find ways to have! Some of the characters might have reminded you of people you know and work with, even people from your own family. You may even have seen some of yourself in one or more of the characters. And yet, we do not always put our thoughts and feelings about race on the table to talk about, particularly in mixed racial groups in which the conversations are most needed.”
Introduction
Part I
Chapter 1: Refined by Fire
Chapter 2: Jim Listens In
Chapter 3: My Family’s Intellectual Property
Chapter 4: Silence Is a Statement
Chapter 5: The Revelation
Chapter 6: Jim Moves to Action
Chapter 7: Success by Grace
Part II
Chapter 8: Approaching Awkward Conversations about Race
Chapter 9: Planning Your Career
Chapter 10: Changing Organizational Culture
Chapter 11: Working while White / Working while Black
Chapter 12: Full Circle
Afterword
Notes
About the Author
Jim was the CEO of a company with over 18,000 employees. He had the standard pedigree of education and experience and had been groomed for his current role by the previous chairman of the board before he retired. He was proud of his success and prided himself on his diverse background and open-minded parenting, until he overhears a conversation between five African American friends in a restaurant one night.
What starts out as harmless eavesdropping, quickly shifts Jim’s perspective, setting him out on a mission to redesign his company’s inclusion goals, accelerating the progress of his work culture and his personal life.
Allison Manswell takes the reader on a fictional journey with mind blowing real-life insights that will shape the way you view diversity, equity and inclusion. She calls out all the misunderstandings that get lost in research, data, and what today’s companies deem as best practices.
“The issues related to race in the workplace that are presented by the characters are too often experienced today. Listen In empowers its readers to be change agents with simple, yet concrete, steps for self-improvement and for developing systemic change in the workplace. This book is a phenomenal resource and exceptional value for an individual and organization to invest in. It is a must-read, and applicable not only to corporate settings but also to institutions of higher education and beyond.”
Dr. Anika Bissahoyo
Bowie State University
“Listen In is the source for addressing race in the workplace today. The conversations are real and relevant and provide thought-provoking insights to anyone who is curious and courageous enough to read them. Allison has bridged the gap between ‘corporate speak’ and actually dealing with the everyday issues that exist for minorities in the workplace."
Cynthia Goins
Principal of Motivations
“Listen In is the groundbreaking new resource for understanding workplace diversity. This book brings a fresh lens to addressing topics of race and diversity. Readers will be entertained and feel empowered and inspired to have tough conversations that will greatly impact workplace relations.”
Dr. Courtney R. Cornick
Psychologist
“What a read! I love what Allison has done to present a conversation that most companies are reluctant to engage in. Listen In should be required reading for all C-suite leaders and HR professionals. Corporations that are not leveraging all of their talent should not be mistaken as a viable business in the twenty-first century. Thank you for sharing a tough conversation.”
Jane C. Smith
President and Chief Results Officer of Next Level Consulting
“Listen In will be catalytic in changing corporate environments to value diversity. This book combines the real-life conversations that people of color are having and the prevailing white privilege that stagnates their career growth with real-life solutions. Allison Manswell brilliantly weaves the stories and solutions with the expertise of a master coach, experience of a senior HR professional, and the compassion of someone who cares deeply about moving our country forward.”
Rev. William T. Chaney Jr.
New Church Strategist, United Methodist Church