{"product_id":"impactful-inclusion-toolkit-isbn-9781119930204","title":"Impactful Inclusion Toolkit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical, hands-on strategies to increase inclusion, diversity, and equity in your workplace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eImpactful Inclusion Toolkit: 52 Activities to Help You Learn and Practice Inclusion Every Day in the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e, accomplished diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategist and leader Yvette Steele delivers a collection of practical and hands-on exercises that encourage and promote inclusion in the workplace. The exercises emphasize the development of key inclusive behaviors, including self-knowledge, connecting with others, creating new habits, and experiencing other cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the book, you’ll find:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e52 behaviors to practice during the year that will empower you to be more inclusive in the real world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcrete instructions regarding \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e to become more inclusive, rather than just high-level information about inclusivity generally\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eActionable strategies to help drive change in your organization and manage the discomfort that sometimes exists around DEI issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn effective and practical resource for anyone who wants to be more inclusive. Frontline and knowledge workers can empower themselves to drive change with weekly activities and resources. DEI and HR professionals, company founders, owners, managers, and other business leaders can better support staff on their inclusion journey. The \u003ci\u003eImpactful Inclusion Toolkit\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential addition to DEI strategies of any organization whether they are active or aspire to be more inclusive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 1 Know Thyself 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Mindful Interactions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsider the Dynamics of Interactions 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhance Your Social and Emotional Intelligence Skills 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 2 Connect with Your \u003ci\u003eWhy\u003c\/i\u003e, Find Your \u003ci\u003eWhy Now \u003c\/i\u003e7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Acquainted with Your \u003ci\u003eWhy \u003c\/i\u003e10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Your \u003ci\u003eWhy \u003c\/i\u003eTop of Mind 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGo Beyond One-and-Done Training 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay Connected to Your \u003ci\u003eWhy \u003c\/i\u003e11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 3 Create New Habits 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand How Beliefs Impact Actions 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsider the Impact of Exclusion 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan to Act on Your Inclusion Commitment Daily 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 4 Make the Connection 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpose Yourself to Difference 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnect to the Issues 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilitate Connections 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjust Your Lens 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 5 Experience Other Cultures 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePut Yourself in Spaces to Experience Various Cultures 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducate Yourself on the Cultures of Friends and Colleagues 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Curiosity the Default 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 6 Remove the Labels 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpand Your View of People Beyond Race 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Your Assumptions 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscern Whether Your Curiosity Comes from a Good Place 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 7 Widen Your Perspective 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevisit Your Upbringing 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn from Mistakes 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Familiar with Thought Leaders of Difference 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 8 Slow Down Before You React 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook for Ways to Identify Your Microaggressions 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand the Stereotypical Beliefs of Groups to\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhich You Belong and How They Make You Feel 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaise Your Awareness of the Impact of Microaggressions 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 9 Respect the Beliefs of Others 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Common Ground 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand the \u003ci\u003eWhy \u003c\/i\u003eof Holy Day Observances 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreak Bread Together 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 10 Own Your Education 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbrace That Natural Is Natural 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflect When Your Personal Space Was Violated 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Your Black Hair Experience 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 11 Focus on Ability 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquire Disability Etiquette 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a Lived Experience 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome an Advocate 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWelcome Feedback 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 12 Strive to See the Whole Person 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet Your Biases 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay Current on Inclusion Topics 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 13 Aspire to Be an Ally 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducate Yourself on Allyship 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome an Advocate for Organizational Change 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a Network of Aspiring Allies 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport Others in Living Company Diversity Values 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake an Ongoing Commitment 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 14 Create an Inclusive Experience 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognize Missed Opportunities 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipate in the Planning Process 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop Chaos Before It Starts 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrengthen the Connection 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 15 Disrupt Power 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsure That Everyone Can Be Heard 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecrease the Visibility of Power Dynamics 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncourage Sharing of Power 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 16 Build Equality into the Day-to-Day 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate an Equitable System for Completing Menial Tasks 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssess Team Norms for Bias 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddress Imbalanced Communications 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElevate and Amplify the Work of Women 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 17 Devote Yourself to Critical Thinking 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrike a Balance 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborate with Other Inclusion Champions 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLead by Example 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop a Framework for Critical Thinking 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 18 Look Beyond Appearances 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResist the Temptation to Make a Visual Diagnosis 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Support Ongoing 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsider a Day in the Life 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 19 Invest in the Success of Others 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp Others Achieve Success 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReach ’Em While They’re Young 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncrease Exposure—Create Opportunity 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 20 Lead Change One Word at a Time 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet to Know the Multigenerational Workforce 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMind Your Words 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 21 Practice Common Courtesy 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Professionalism a Habit 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink Before You Speak 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpress Gratitude 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet and Greet with Authenticity 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Reflect 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 22 Amplify Voices That Aren’t Being Heard 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild Inclusive Meetings 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpower Others to Amplify Their Own Voices 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore Reasons That People Remain Silent 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeek Accomplices 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 23 Engage Remote Colleagues with Intention 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop Trust and Connection 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Aware of Your Online Etiquette 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 24 Adopt Gender-Neutral Terminology 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncrease Awareness of Masculine Terms 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp Others Not to Forget 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 25 Foster an Environment of Trust 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Assess 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNurture Relationships 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModel Consistency 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 26 If You See Something, Say Something 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTranslate Good Intent and Words into Meaningful Action 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn to Recognize Acts of Exclusion 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 27 Avoid Common Terms That Divide Us 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop an Anti-racist and Anti-sexist Vocabulary 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResist the Temptation to Resist 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnticipate Feelings of Awkwardness 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 28 Reframe Difficult Conversations on Polarizing Topics 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome Skilled at Having Courageous Conversations 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeverage Your Self-Awareness Developed in\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivity 1 and Activity 2 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSay the Unsaid 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Space to Listen to One Another 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 29 Embrace Gender Identities 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrate Acceptance and Support 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognize Impact Over Intent 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCelebrate International Pronouns Day 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe a Continuous Learner 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 30 Make the Workplace Safe for Everyone to Be Themselves 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet to Know What You Don’t Know 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Safe Havens to Connect 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 31 Don’t Believe Your Lying Eyes—Test Assumptions 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Aware of Occupational Stereotypes 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreak Automatic Associations 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Credential Check 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 32 Leverage Your Privilege 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Your Privilege 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeverage Privilege Regularly 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaise Awareness Through the “Privilege Walk” 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 33 Support the Firsts, Fews, and Onlys 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe the Welcome Wagon 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse Correct Where You Can 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealize the Value of Being Inclusive 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 34 Cultivate Acceptance 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGo Beyond Allyship—Be a Friend 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespect Identity 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn the Facts 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObserve Transgender Remembrance Day 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 35 Be the Calm in the Storm 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledge What’s Happening 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemember to Check in Periodically 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn the \u003ci\u003eWhy \u003c\/i\u003eBehind Triggers 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 36 Acquire an Education on Race and Racism 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand What CRT Is and What It Isn’t 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObserve How Race and Racism Are Reflected In Your\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkplace 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHold Yourself Accountable 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 37 Go Beyond Performative Gestures 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Real with Yourself 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn to Recognize Personal Biases and Racist Tendencies 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMove from a Place of Comfort to Growth 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 38 Reconsider the Golden Rule 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a Baseline 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHonor the Signals 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRe-evaluate an Encounter Gone Wrong 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 39 Eliminate Double Standards 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHold the Privileged to the Same Standard That We Hold the Marginalized 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome Part of the Solution 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlways Choose to Do the Right Thing 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 40 Remove the (Color) Blinders 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeel Back the Blinders to Color 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand Racism Through the Lens of the\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOppressed 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeek Opportunities to Learn More 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 41 Create a Community of Allies 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop a Recruitment Plan 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook for Gaps in Expertise 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsure Allyship Community Is Diverse 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 42 Pick a Ship and Get on It 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Limit Yourself to One Ship 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo Your Homework 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand Personal Preferences 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 43 Say Their Name 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a Cheat Sheet 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble-Check\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore Sending 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrioritize the Preferred Name 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 44 Master Small Talk Across Cultures 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Curious 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Agile in Your Approach 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Space to Connect on a Personal Level 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 45 Enable Uncovering 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop Trust 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck Yourself 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet Vulnerability Show 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 46 Diminish the Effects of Microaggressions 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilitate Circles of Trust 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand the Real Consequences of Microaggressions 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop a Habit of Checking In 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Microaffirmations 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 47 Affect Work-Life Balance for All 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish New Personal Norms 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake a Collective Effort 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook for Warning Signs 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 48 Value People \u003ci\u003eBecause \u003c\/i\u003eof Difference—Not in Spite of 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet to Know Co-workers and the Skills They Bring 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Mindful of Habits That Exclude 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeek Similarities 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 49 Evolve from “Not Racist” to Antiracist 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflect and Decide 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamine Your Beliefs About Race 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 50 Create the Future by Learning from the Past 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaunch a Truth Investigation 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevisit Your \u003ci\u003eWhy \u003c\/i\u003e315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommit to the Process 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 51 Be Willing to Learn from and Be Influenced by Others Who Are Different from You 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamine Equity and Inclusion from Multiple\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand Your Power as an Influencer 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluate Your Influencers 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Cited 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity 52 Honor Your Commitment to Inclusion 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActions 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLead the Way 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndeavor to Improve Every Day 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan to Succeed Together 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBegin Again 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Accelerators 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 331\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYVETTE STEELE\u003c\/b\u003e is a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leader whose career spans decades in sales, marketing, and DEI roles within small to mid-sized businesses to Fortune 500 organizations. Commonly the only person of color and\/or the only woman at the company or on her team, the challenges faced at the beginning of her career persist today. Boldly committed to improving the lives of the millions of individuals with similar lived experiences, you’ll find her calling out the issues and offering solutions on webinars, podcasts, and news articles. She has served on the DEI Advisory Committee for YMCA-USA, Tech Advisory Board Steering Committee for the National Urban League, and the DEI Task Force for Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffective tools to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level in your organization\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003ci\u003eImpactful Inclusion Toolkit: 52 Activities to Help You Learn and Practice Inclusion Every Day in the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e, distinguished inclusion strategist Yvette Steele delivers a practical collection of inclusive behaviors designed to cultivate inclusion in the workplace. Staunch in the belief that inclusion is everybody’s job that anybody can do, the author prescribes weekly doses of strategies, dos, and don’ts to help launch, navigate, and maintain a personal and organizational journey of inclusion. Her unique perspective empowers individuals to lead inclusion where they stand within the organization, even when they lack positional power. Drawn from decades of encounters with exclusion, Yvette provides clarity on what it takes to build inclusion into day-to-day interactions. We are beyond awareness of the systems and beliefs that divide us. Now is the time to stop talking and start working toward equitable outcomes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eImpactful Inclusion Toolkit\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have resource for current and future champions of inclusion to keep within arm’s reach to drive change in the workplace and society. \u003ci\u003eA weekly diet of bite sized learnings\u003c\/i\u003e can be applied right away and extends beyond race and gender issues to include age, ability, religion, and sexual orientation. This book equips individuals and organizational leaders to build the skills needed to unlock inclusion. 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