{"product_id":"unwavering-isbn-9781394239870","title":"Unwavering","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA pioneering warrior for diversity and inclusion shows how to make game-changing moves that will benefit you and your organization alike\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Nellie Borrero joined Accenture, bigotry and bias went unnoticed and unchecked; it was simply the workplace norm. Now, 35+ years later, this first-generation Latina shares how she led diversity strategy and developed award-winning inclusion and diversity programs that transformed Accenture into the #1 ranked employer for inclusion, diversity, and equity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eUnwavering, \u003c\/i\u003eBorrero draws on her experiences with remarkable candor and courage to inspire you to think bigger, know your value, and show up with it everywhere, every day. She reveals how to remove barriers and claim space not just for yourself but for others as well. You’ll become aware of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBiases that negatively impact professionals of color\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognizing that belonging and uniqueness don't have to be at odds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStanding up and standing out: taking your career from the margins to center stage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat to do when mentoring fails—and the power of embracing and accepting help\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStaying true to yourself when your values collide with reality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShowing up strategically, intentionally asserting yourself, and competing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA manifesto for understanding and action, \u003ci\u003eUnwavering\u003c\/i\u003e provides a proven framework for how to create transformational relationships that make diversity and inclusion an integral part of your success and your company’s competitive advantage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction The Power of One Question 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Early Days 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Limits to Reaching My Full Potential 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswering the Uncomfortable Question 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 The Complexities of Finding Belonging 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural Collisions 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBelonging 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrejudice and Racism in the Workplace 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Moments 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeak Up for Yourself 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaiting for Permission 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It's Like to Experience Belonging 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Consideration 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 The Constant Work Against Marginalization 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarginalization in Action 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComfort Zone for Whom? 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Marginalization Effect 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Back Your Power 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Senior Level Is Not a Shield 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Consideration 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Understand Your Power; Claim Your Worth 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl the Narrative 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose Yourself 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBet on Your Value 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoosting Your Power 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Your Worth 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Consideration 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Choosing to Lead with an Inclusive Mindset 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccess Granted, But Not Ready 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMentoring: An Investment and a Reward 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome the Best Ally You Can Be 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Culture of Belonging 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Consideration 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 The Push-Pull of Personal and Professional Demands 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy New, Negatively Perceived Label:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivorced, Single Working Mom 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into the Village 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeautiful and Challenging Surprises 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoices 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdapt to the Unplanned 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrate Mindfully 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Consideration 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Asserting Yourself Through Your Brand 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Brand of Courage 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrating Your Brand with Your Power 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferent Setting, Same Brand 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Boundaries by Recognizing Your Brand 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBring Everyone In, Lift Everyone Up 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Consideration 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Solving for Self and Clients: Assessing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Four Pillars of the DE\u0026amp;I Maturity Framework 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Maturity Framework in Action 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe Can't Afford \"Diversity Fatigue\" 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoices Amplified for Social Justice and Human Rights 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a More Inclusive Environment One Relationship at a Time 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Consideration 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Network Like It's Your Own Dance Floor 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelationship Building 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpportunity Squandered 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp Me Understand 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Elevating External Organizational Relationships 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Consideration 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 I Am Where I Earned to Be 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOwn It! 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow What? 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompete Is Not a Dirty Word 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre You Really Empowered? 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 221\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eNELLIE BORRERO\u003c\/b\u003e is a Managing Director and Senior Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Strategic Advisor at Accenture. She is an award-winning DEI advocate and professional who works with leaders and teams to increase their ability to create a working environment where all people belong.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eUnwavering\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning inclusion advocate and executive Nellie Borrero delivers a refreshingly candid and honest account of her 35+ year career at Accenture, including the uncomfortable experiences that most authors don’t have the courage nor platform to write about. She guides you through the bold steps she took to create an inclusive work environment that set new standards for workforces everywhere.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnwavering \u003c\/i\u003eis a declaration of understanding and action. It demonstrates how to create impactful relationships that transform diversity and inclusion into a competitive business advantage that attracts, retains, develops, and advances talent while driving lasting results.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorrero reveals how to remove barriers and claim space not just for yourself, but for others. As well as how to show up with the intention to strategically assert yourself and compete. It’s an ideal guide for anyone doing their best to negotiate their journeys up an increasingly slippery corporate ladder.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorrero exposes what it really feels like to be a professional of color where daily biases adversely impact experiences within the corporate culture. She shines a bright light on the strategies to reject biases and intentionally navigate your career from the margins to center stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnwavering \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential roadmap to improved DEI practices that belongs on the bookshelves of board members, C-suite officers, executive leadership, middle management, and across junior levels. It provides frameworks for lasting change that help you make the shift from “awkward ally” to effective advocate, mentor, coach, and sponsor.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003eUNWAVERING  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Filled with the raw truth of what it is to be a woman of color in leadership, Nellie’s story is about challenges, passion, and making inclusion a competitive advantage. She shares her award-winning strategies, starting with smart moves everyone can make Monday morning. A must-read for people everywhere because we can’t wait any longer to \u003ci\u003eget talent right\u003c\/i\u003e.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e— Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, \u003c\/b\u003eThinkers50 #1 Executive Coach, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nellie changed lives and a great organization by being courageous. Great companies have an uncommon proportion of leaders like Nellie, and I have the data to prove it.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Michael C. Bush, \u003c\/b\u003eCEO, Great Place To Work  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nellie’s experiences may shock some, yet they will empower all to be change agents. Get this book today and another copy for a colleague.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Leah McGowen-Hare, MSEd, \u003c\/b\u003eSenior Vice President, Salesforce  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A book of lived truths. For those who wish to unleash their under-recognized greatness—whether you are an ‘awkward ally’ or you come from a diverse community—this book gives you agency to win together.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e— Sanyin Siang, \u003c\/b\u003eDirector of Duke University’s Coach K Leadership and Ethics Center  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Accenture has evolved into a globally recognized best place to work in large part due to Nellie’s grit. Get the full story, and how you can become a champion for inclusion in your company.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e— Rosa Ramos-Kwok, \u003c\/b\u003eJPMorgan Chase Managing Director, Board Chair of the Hispanic IT Executive Council  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Talent has proven to be an engine of growth and innovation. Nellie represents the heart and soul of Accenture. She lives it and breathes it. 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