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Essential Guides

Unlock Inclusive Excellence:
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Diverse Recruitment Links

Dive into our Diverse Recruitment Links Resource Sheet - a curated compilation of premier websites and organizations teeming with diverse talent pools. Whether you're an employer seeking to enrich your team or a recruiter looking to broaden your reach, this resource is your gateway to a world of exceptional, multifaceted candidates.

Harness the power of diversity, drive innovation, and foster an inclusive work environment by tapping into these invaluable sources.

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Inspiring Reads for Black History Month and Beyond

Welcome to our specially curated list of suggested readings for adults, celebrating the achievements and stories of Black heroes and heroines. As we honor Black History Month, dive into this diverse collection of books that illuminate the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Black individuals.

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Online Publications

What is Neurodivergence?

Neurodiversity is a societal concept grounded in biological reality. The human brain is unparalleled in its complexity, with each brain exhibiting unique characteristics.

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Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion

In today's world, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are crucial for organizations that want to thrive and succeed. The benefits of DEI are numerous, and organizations that embrace it have a significant advantage over their competitors.

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Blog Articles

Explore our blog articles and gain valuable insights, inspiration, and practical tips to elevate your leadership skills and drive organizational success. Start reading now and unlock your leadership potential!

From Conflict to Collaboration: Practical Tools for Turning Tension into Teamwork

Inclusive Leadership in a Polarized World

Understanding Media Bias: A Toolkit for Media Consumption

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Books

Discover our carefully curated book list, featuring diverse titles that explore topics of leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and expand your knowledge for creating inclusive and thriving organizations. Broaden your perspective with our recommended reads and foster positive change today!

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[DIGITAL] Changing Realities for Women and Work: The Impact of COVID-19 and Prospects for the Post-Pandemic Work World

Wired to Connect: The Brain Science of Teams and a New Model for Creating Collaboration and Inclusion

The Next Smart Step: How to Overcome Gender Stereotypes and Build a Stronger Organization

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The Microstress Effect: How Little Things Pile Up and Create Big Problems--and What to Do about It

Hardcover

White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo

Paperback

Latinos: Remaking America by Marcelo Suarez-Orozco (Editor), Mariela Paez (Editor)

paperback

Race Rules by Michael Eric Dyson

paperback

Race, Class, and Gender: An Anthology by Margaret L. Andersen

(9th edition,latest)(paperback)

Overcoming Bias: Building Authentic Relationships Across Differences by Matthew Freeman and Tiffany Jana

paperback

Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Anthony Greenwald and Mahzarin Banaji

paperback

Race Matters by Cornel West

paperback & hardcover

The Opposite of Hate: A Field Guide to Repairing Our Humanity by Sally Kohn

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Leaders Eat Last

Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work, feels trusted and valued during the day, then returns home feeling fulfilled. This is not a crazy, idealized notion. Today, in many successful organizations, great leaders create environments in which people naturally work together to do remarkable things.

In his work with organizations around the world, Simon Sinek noticed that some teams trust each other so deeply that they would literally put their lives on the line for each other. Other teams, no matter what incentives are offered, are doomed to infighting, fragmentation and failure. Why?

The answer became clear during a conversation with a Marine Corps general. "Officers eat last," he said. Sinek watched as the most junior Marines ate first while the most senior Marines took their place at the back of the line. What's symbolic in the chow hall is deadly serious on the battlefield: Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort--even their own survival--for the good of those in their care.

Too many workplaces are driven by cynicism, paranoia, and self-interest. But the best ones foster trust and cooperation because their leaders build what Sinek calls a "Circle of Safety" that separates the security inside the team from the challenges outside.

Sinek illustrates his ideas with fascinating true stories that range from the military to big business, from government to investment banking.

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The Power of Habit

In The Power of Habit, award-winning business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. Distilling vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives that take us from the boardrooms of Procter & Gamble to the sidelines of the NFL to the front lines of the civil rights movement, Duhigg presents a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential. At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, being more productive, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. As Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.

Crucial Conversations

This New York Times bestseller and business classic has been fully updated for a world where skilled communication is more important than ever.

The book that revolutionized business communications has been updated for today’s communication challenges. Crucial Conversations provides powerful skills to ensure every conversation―especially difficult ones―leads to the results you want. Written in an engaging and witty style, it teaches readers how to be persuasive rather than abrasive, how to get back to productive dialogue when others blow up or clam up, and it offers powerful skills for mastering high-stakes conversations, regardless of the topic or person.

This new edition addresses issues that have arisen in recent years. You’ll learn how to:

Respond when someone initiates a crucial conversation with you
Identify and address the lag time between identifying a problem and discussing it
Communicate more effectively across digital mediums
When stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, you have three choices: Avoid a Crucial Conversation and suffer the consequences; handle the conversation poorly and suffer the consequences; or apply the lessons and strategies of Crucial Conversations and improve relationships and results.
Whether they take place at work or at home, with your coworkers or your spouse, Crucial Conversations have a profound impact on your career, your happiness, and your future. With the skills you learn in this book, you'll never have to worry about the outcome of a Crucial Conversation again.

Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging to Build Innovative Teams

Wall Street Journal Bestseller

In this groundbreaking guide, a management expert outlines the transformative leadership skill of tomorrow—one that can make it possible to build truly diverse and inclusive teams which value employees’ need to belong while being themselves.

Humans have two basic desires: to stand out and to fit in. Companies respond by creating groups that tend to the extreme—where everyone fits in and no one stands out, or where everyone stands out and no one fits in. How do we find that happy medium where workers can demonstrate their individuality while also feeling they belong?

The answer, according to Stefanie Johnson, is to Inclusify. In this essential handbook, she explains what it means to Inclusify and how it can be used to strengthen any business. Inclusifying—unlike “diversifying” or “including”— implies a continuous, sustained effort towards helping diverse teams feel engaged, empowered, accepted, and valued. It’s no use having diversity if everyone feels like an outsider, she contends.

In her research, Johnson found common problems leaders exhibit which frustrate their attempts to create diverse and cohesive teams. Leaders that underestimated the importance of group coherence and dynamics often have employees who do not feel like they belong; leaders that ignore the benefits of listening to different perspectives leave some people feeling like they cannot be their authentic selves.

By contrast, leaders who Inclusify can forge strong relationships with their teams, inspire greater productivity from all of their workers, and create a more positive environment for everyone. Having a true range of different voices is good for the bottom line—it allows for the development of the best, most innovative, and creative solutions that are essential to success.

Inclusify reveals the unexpected ways that well-intentioned leaders undermine their teams, explains how to recognize the myths and misperceptions that drive these behaviors, and provides practical strategies to become an Inclusifyer. By learning why uniqueness and belonging are so imperative, leaders can better understand what makes their employees tick and find ways to encourage them to be themselves while ensuring they feel like they are fully part of the group. The result is a fully engaged team filled with diverse perspectives—the key to creating innovative and imaginative ideas that drive value.

Changing Realities for Women and Work: The Impact of COVID-19 and Prospects for the Post-Pandemic Work World

The COVID-19 pandemic and in particular its resultant lockdown had a devastating impact on female professionals and workers in all sectors of the economy and all countries of the world. Despite their struggles and setbacks, women emerged from the pandemic with new requirements in their workplaces. This Merits Special Issue "Changing Realities for Women and Work: The Impact of COVID-19 and Prospects for the Post-Pandemic Work World" provides a multi-perspectival view of the impact of the pandemic on women and highlights some of the areas that employers need to improve in order to attract women back into the workplace. The articles included in this Special Issue highlight mental health issues exacerbated by the pandemic and the need for employers to address them; how burnout manifested during this time; the impact of the need for women to care for and educate their children in addition to working during lockdown; the importance of resilience; and career challenges women face. Successful leadership approaches among both government leaders and women themselves emerged and will be critical in the post-pandemic work world.

[DIGITAL] Changing Realities for Women and Work

The COVID-19 pandemic and in particular its resultant lockdown had a devastating impact on female professionals and workers in all sectors of the economy and all countries of the world. Despite their struggles and setbacks, women emerged from the pandemic with new requirements in their workplaces. This Merits Special Issue "Changing Realities for Women and Work: The Impact of COVID-19 and Prospects for the Post-Pandemic Work World" provides a multi-perspectival view of the impact of the pandemic on women and highlights some of the areas that employers need to improve in order to attract women back into the workplace. The articles included in this Special Issue highlight mental health issues exacerbated by the pandemic and the need for employers to address them; how burnout manifested during this time; the impact of the need for women to care for and educate their children in addition to working during lockdown; the importance of resilience; and career challenges women face. Successful leadership approaches among both government leaders and women themselves emerged and will be critical in the post-pandemic work world.

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Essential Guides

Unlock Inclusive Excellence:
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Diverse Recruitment Links

Inspiring Reads for Black History Month and Beyond

Suggested Reading for Children in Honor of Black History Month

Online Publications

What is Neurodivergence?

Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion

Blog Articles

Case Studies

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Resources

Essential Guides

Unlock Inclusive Excellence: Your Handy Resource for Diverse Recruitment Links

Inspiring Reads for Black History Month and Beyond

Suggested Reading for Children in Honor of Black History Month

Online Publications

What is Neurodivergence?

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Blog Articles

Case Studies

Books

The Folke Institute is a certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise.

Privacy Policy

Let's Connect

Contact Us

Unlock Inclusive Excellence:
Your Handy Resource for
Diverse Recruitment Links

Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion