{"product_id":"inclusive-conversations-fostering-equity-empathy-and-belonging-across-differences-paperback","title":"Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy, and Belonging Across Differences - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary-Frances Winters\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"What is impressive is not only how Winters builds a case for the urgency and need for bold, inclusive conversations but that she also gives specific strategies and competencies to turn her theory into practice.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Dr. Sheila Robinson, publisher and CEO, Diversity Woman Media\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEffective dialogue across different dimensions of diversity, such as race, gender, age, religion, or sexual orientation, fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion, which in turn leads to greater productivity, performance, and innovation. Whether in the workplace, faith communities, or educational settings, our differences can tear us apart rather than bring us together if we do not know how to communicate. Recognizing our collective responsibility to earnestly address our differences and increase understanding and empathy will not only enhance organizational goals but will also lead to a healthier, kinder, and more compassionate world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAward-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant Mary-Frances Winters has been leading workshops on what she calls Bold, Inclusive Conversations for years. In this book she offers specific dialogue strategies to foster greater understanding on the following topics: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eRecognizing the importance of creating equity and sharing power \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDealing with the \"fragility\" of dominant groups--their discomfort in engaging with historically subordinated groups\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAddressing the exhaustion historically marginalized groups feel from constantly explaining their different lived experience \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eExploring how to build trust and create psychologically safe spaces for dialogue \u003c\/li\u003eThis guide is comprehensive for anyone who wants to break down the barriers that separate us and facilitate discussions on potentially polarizing topics.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary-Frances Winters\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and president of the Winters Group Inc., a diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting firm. She has been helping clients create inclusive environments for over three decades. Winters was named a diversity pioneer by \u003ci\u003eProfiles in Diversity Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and is the recipient of the prestigious ATHENA Award as well as the Winds of Change Award conferred by the Forum on Workplace Inclusion. She was named by \u003ci\u003eForbes \u003c\/i\u003eas one of the top ten diversity and inclusion consultants. Winters is also the author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eWe Can't Talk about That at Work\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 28, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769444106528,"sku":"9781523088805","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9b5ab27d0a96bce08971ab35f6108ce7.webp?v=1780348229","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/inclusive-conversations-fostering-equity-empathy-and-belonging-across-differences-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}