In our divided climate with heightened concerns and emotions over inclusion, racism, and activism, THE ESSENTIAL DIVERSITY MINDSET: How to Cultivate a More Inclusive Culture and Environment (Career Press, 3/1/21) offers a transformative approach to diversity―as a mindset, not as a formula.
“It is thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—not enforcements, compliances, or statistics—that drive diversity outcomes,” asserts author Soo Bong Peer, a diversity strategy consultant and executive coach to multinational corporations who helps organizations build authentic paths to diversity.
“Diversity is a mindset: it can’t be forced; it comes from within. By changing the way differences are viewed and accepted, we can change the way we look at diversity.”
Peer was raised in a South Korean military, political, and diplomatic family. She grew up in South Korea, Mexico, the UK, Japan and the U.S. With more than 30 years of experience in strategic marketing, global branding, business development, international joint ventures, and leadership development, Peer’s hands-on career combined with personal background brings a unique perspective to today’s struggles.
THE ESSENTIAL DIVERSITY MINDSET intertwines Peer’s personal story with answers to businesses, organizations, and people searching for alternate perspectives and strategies to advance diversity and inclusion. It will inspire readers to pause and reflect on where they are and explore how we all can make positive shifts to thrive in unity with differences. Topics covered include:
· Diversity is a mindset, not a formula
· Racial labeling divides people and promotes racial stereotyping
· Human connection is the foundation of healthy diversity
· Self-empowerment and personal change forward diversity
· Leadership action is imperative to advance unifying diversity in changing times