Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Harvard professor (and negotiation advisor to organizations around the world) Deepak Malhotra shows how to defuse even the most potentially explosive situations and to find success when things seem impossible. He also shows how these same principles and tactics can be applied in everyday life, whether you are making corporate deals, negotiating job offers, resolving business disputes, tackling obstacles in personal relationships, or even negotiating with children.

• • • Marline Thomas, Global IT OCIO Director at Orbia
      TAG DE&I Society Board, Exec Team

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A handbook for setting and achieving audacious goals. Through his book and platform, WhatMatters.com, he shares valuable lessons from some of the most fearless innovators of our time.

• • • Marline Thomas, Global IT OCIO Director at Orbia
      TAG DE&I Society Board, Exec Team

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This is one of my all-time favorites! It teaches the power of embracing an experimentation culture, trying new things and introduce new customer experiences without being afraid to try something new in an effort to test and innovate. This book shows you the true value of learning from failure which are really lessons learned! An awesome read!

• • • Lisa S. Jones, Chief EyeMail Officer at EyeMail Inc.
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I enjoy this old-school book published in 2003 because the wisdom shared is ever green. The book teaches that in both personal and business life, the most important thing to have and build is Trust. I admire core principles in this special little book once of my favorites: “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want. This has been my discovery and journey and I love this book, during all seasons!

• • • Lisa S. Jones, Chief EyeMail Officer at EyeMail Inc.
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The author provides you a step-by step guide on how to assess your strengths and weaknesses whether you’re looking to build new skills and or exploring new interests. In addition, it provides you a “self-assessment” worksheet at the end of the book for you to complete from defining your skills to understanding what your value is. I greatly recommend this book to anyone starting a new career or wanting to strengthen their reputation in their chosen field.

• • • Bebita Metellus, Campaign Manager at Effectv
      TAG DE&I Society Marketing Team

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Financial expert Jennifer Barrett reframes what it really means to be a breadwinner. By dismantling the narrative that women don’t–and shouldn’t–take full financial responsibility to create the lives they want, she reveals not only the importance of women building their own wealth, but also the freedom and power that comes with it.

• • • Sallie Wright
      TAG DE&I Society Board, Exec Team

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The book gleans insights and stories (the good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly) from Korn Ferry recruiters across the globe who work with thousands of candidates each day. It helps you gain a deeper perspective on who you are, what you’re passionate about, the cultures in which you fit, the kind of bosses you should work for, and where you can bring the most value.

• • • Sallie Wright
      TAG DE&I Society Board, Exec Team

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It is not a classic business self-help book, but it was required reading for when I was in the military and is a great book on leadership and sacrifice. I love this book and re-read it often. However, do not watch the movie, it is not even close to the book.

• • • Adam Moore, Director of Supplier Diversity at Truist
      TAG DE&I Society Board Chair

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Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones is about overcoming fear and self-doubt, knowing your worth, and owning your power. This book encouraged me to reflect on my skills, gifts, and talents. After reading this book, I felt inspired and assured in my capabilities and responded to Luvvie’s call to action to create an “Oríkì ” – oral praise poetry of the indigenous Yórùbá communities of Western Africa.

• • • LaShaun Solomon, Revenue Operations Manager at Effectv – A Comcast Company
      TAG DE&I Society Board, Exec Team & Digital Marketing Director

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Lafley and Martin have created a set of five essential strategic choices: What is our winning aspiration? Where will we play? How will we win? What capabilities must we have in place to win? What management systems are required to support our choices? Using these strategics choices will help leaders in any type of organization how to guide everyday actions with larger strategic goals built around the clear, essential elements that determine business success— where to play and how to win.

• • • Marline Thomas, Global IT OCIO Director at Orbia
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This communications playbook combines humor and insights to deliver a must-read for any person seeking to improve their communication skills in a meaningful way both professionally and personally. A quick but impactful read.

• • • Lisa S. Jones, Chief EyeMail Officer at Eye Mail Inc.
      TAG DE&I Society Board, Exec Team

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Sally and Marshall identify the twelve habits that hold women back as they seek to advance, showing them why what worked for them in the past might be sabotaging their future success.

• • • Sallie Wright
      TAG DE&I Society Board, Exec Team

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