It's Time to Talk about Race at Work

Praise for It's Time to Talk about Race at WorkAt Great Clips, Inc., we are very committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Kelly provides doable, actionable steps that move our business forward. She's forthright and connects to people in a way that builds bridges and creates great dialogue among team members. This book is a must-read.?ROB GOGGINS, President, Great Clips, Inc.I brought Kelly in to address our leadership team at NASA. Her realistic tactics are straightforward and a breath of fresh air. She never makes you feel inadequate for what you don't know, and she alleviates the trepidation people have when it comes to talking about race.?ANDREW TEZNA, Financial Policy and Compliance Director, NASAZebra Technologies is a global company and our workforce?and customers?are all over the world. We know firsthand how important a diverse team is to our success. Kelly speaks and writes with a 'realness' that's hard to find. Her recommendations and methods are practical and effective. She tackles the complex emotions and questions around diversity that people are often reluctant to voice. This book is a 'how-to' that will work for anyone, in any organization of any size.?JENNY KRUMMENACHER, Director of Channels, Central Region, Co-Lead of Zebra's Inclusion Network, Zebra TechnologiesAt CertaPro Painters, diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded in our values. We are committed to making our organization the best place to work for all stakeholders. It starts with respecting the individual, which means we value all people, their ideas, and beliefs. In franchising, that means having an inclusive mindset. We have more than 400 franchises in North America and their teams are incredibly diverse?it's part of what makes them so effective. We've worked with Kelly for years and her gift is how she takes a complex and touchy subject and makes it accessible, relatable, and empowering. She shows us what we can do?and how to do it. Our franchise owners and staff get realistic, proven tactics from Kelly, and she's not afraid to talk about the areas of race and diversity that others tiptoe around.?MICHAEL STONE, President and CEO, CertaPro Painters