How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race : Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and Beyond

If we want a more equitable workplace—and a more equitable world—we have to talk to each other about race. But, for so many of us, that’s easier said than done. When we avoid conversations about race, it’s often because of fear: fear of discomfort, or of damaging important relationships; fear of being misunderstood, “canceled,” ostracized. Negotiation expert Kwame Christian’s motto is: "The best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations." How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race equips you with the skills you need to make these crucial conversations both easier and more productive. You’ll not only gain the confidence to talk about race, but also learn how to actually make a difference when you do. Whether you’re looking to create change for yourself and other BIPOC, or are a white ally seeking to support your coworkers or clients, you’ll learn how to: Overcome your internal barriers to talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Work around others’ barriers to productive discussion. Be strategic about the outcome you want and guide the conversation accordingly. Use “Compassionate Curiosity” to connect and persuade. Avoid common mistakes. Tackle some of the most common race-related conversations that come up in the workplace. If you’ve ever struggled to turn your passion for change into persuasion or been too afraid to speak up at work (or outside of it), this book is for you. The first step toward lasting social change is productive discussion. With How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race , you’ll never shy away from those crucial conversations again. Gain the confidence to not only talk about race, but actually make a difference when you do. Negotiation expert Kwame Christians motto is: The best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. If we want a more equitable workplace, and a more equitable world, we have to talk to each other about race. But, for so many of us, thats easier said than done. Many people avoid conversations about race because of fear: fear of discomfort, damaging important relationships, being misunderstood, cancelled, ostracized. How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race equips you with the skills you need to make these crucial conversations easier and more productive. Whether youre looking to create change for yourself and other BIPOC, or a white ally seeking to support your coworkers or clients, youll learn how to: Overcome your internal barriers to talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Work around others barriers to productive discussion. Be strategic about the outcome you want, and guide the conversation accordingly. Use Compassionate Curiosity to connect and persuade. Avoid common mistakes. Communicate more effectively over email, when you cant talk face to face. If youve ever struggled to turn that passion into persuasion, or been too afraid to speak up at work (or outside of it), this book is for you. The first step toward lasting social change is productive discussion. With this book, youll never shy away from those important conversations againinstead approaching them with courage and conviction. Why it's important to talk about race -- From weakness to strength: how to create a winning mindset -- Common psychological barriers -- What's the solution -- The art of strategy -- Mobilizing compassionate curiosity -- Avoid common mistakes -- What's next-taking action -- How to be an advocate for positive change -- Yhe role of difficult conversations in equity discussions "How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race equips you with the skills you need to make crucial conversations about race easier and more productive"-- Provided by publisher.