Inclusive Leadership Essentials does a fantastic job of providing the foundational knowledge for students to prepare themselves to be inclusive leaders in their future careers. Beyond providing a great foundation of understanding, the book is applied, practical, and connected to the real day-to-day challenges and opportunities that employees face.
-- Kristie Moergen, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, Iowa State University
Kimbrel-Hopkins makes the case for why workforce diversity strengthens organizations and how leaders can best ensure that people feel valued and appreciated for who they are and what they contribute. It is written clearly and in an easy-to-understand fashion, with illustrative examples and potent applications. It is an excellent primer for getting started and also a valuable resource for experienced practitioners and leaders who wish to address both systemic and personal biases.
-- Barry Z. PosnerChair of Management and Entrepreneurship Department at Santa Clara University
Dr. DeAnna Kimbrel-Hopkins offers a valuable and practical guide for inclusive leadership, rooted in lived experience and strategic insight. Inclusive Leadership Essentials is a great starting point for professionals and organisations committed to advancing equity, building trust, and leading with purpose.
-- Jiten Patel,Director and Head of Operations at Diversity Marketplace
"In an age where divisiveness seems to be the order of the day, we sorely need the lessons that Dr. Robinson teaches in her latest book. Organizations need the power of inclusiveness, achieved through equity and a celebration of diversity to be resilient enough, nimble enough and innovative enough to succeed as world societies and economies continue to grow more intimately dependent on one another. As Drs. Hersey and Blanchard taught us how to be situational leaders, Dr. Robinson takes us further on the leadership journey and gives us all a path towards becoming distributed leaders so we can capitalize on a wider range of ideas, approaches, and outcomes for our organizations. Thank you Dr. Robinson!"
-- Toby R. Gouker, PhD, GSLC, CISM, CHISL, CPEM "Graduate Program DirectorProfessional Engineering Programs
"Dr. Denean Robinson has penned an insightful and thought-provoking book to help us to better understand, and appreciate, the tenets of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this Self-Learning Management series, the ten chapters of Diversity Equity Inclusion Essentials You Always Wanted to Know: Cultivating Organizational Culture for Competitive Advantage capture important learning objectives that ultimately heighten our individual and collective awareness of the five key concepts that are highlighted at the end of the book. It is well-researched through multiple sources and contains a plethora of graphics for the benefit of visual learners. This is a must-buy and highly recommended!
-- Kevin Wayne JohnsonFounder & Chief Executive Officer
"Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Essentials You Always Wanted to Know" by Dr. Denean Robinson is a practical guide for leaders aiming to integrate principles into their organizations for long-term success. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Robinson highlights the essential role DEI plays in fostering innovation, resilience, and adaptability in a globalized market. The book addresses the complexities of DEI, offering strategies to navigate leadership divides and emphasizing the importance of cultural competence and empathy. Dr. Robinson argues that understanding and embracing diversity is crucial not only for creating inclusive workplaces but also for driving sustainable business growth, making this book a valuable resource for leaders and HR professionals.
-- Professor Felicia Bowen, MBAAssociate Professor, Business and Entrepreneurship Department
This book is a great resource for HR professionals, MBA students, and organizational leaders who are looking to develop a comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within their organizations. Written in accessible language, the book provides clear ideas, methods, and processes to design and maintain an organizational DEI strategy.
-- M. Gloria González Morales, PhD (She, Her / Ella)
'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Essentials is a very helpful and well organized book, filled with visuals that enhance the theoretical information. It is a thoroughly well-written publication.'
-- Dahana ZamoraAssistant Clinical ProfessorNorthern Arizona University-North Valley
The book was geared more towards people in leadership positions in a corporate setting, where as my DEI work is as a committee member. Therefore, I did not feel like I was in the correct target audience for this book and, as such, couldn't leave a fair and accurate review.
-- Bexx Hen Net Galley
