The CEO Activist: Putting the 's' in Esg - Hardcover

by Leila McKenzie-Delis (Author), Stephanie Mehta (Foreword by)

Discover the 10 key factors that will impact the success or failure of your diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts

In The CEO Activist: Putting the 'S' in ESG, renowned diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity and culture expert Leila McKenzie-Delis delivers an inspirational and exciting guide to making your workplace--and your world--a more inclusive, diverse, accepting, and productive place. In the book, you'll explore the 10 factors that impact visible and invisible diversity, including race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, mental health, parenthood, nationality, religion, and socio-economic status.

The author walks you through the 'S' of Social Impact in ESG (Social Impact within Environmental, Social and Governance) and what you need to do as a self-aware, proactive, and present member of society to ensure you have your own, innate sense of self, and the ability to step into your power and claim your space with the utmost confidence. You'll also discover:

• Why teams with the broadest levels of diversity tend to create the most widely relevant products and solutions for the buying public
• Strategies you need to follow to fortify your sense of self, step into your power, and claim your space with confidence
• Ways to make our schools, workplaces, and other environments more accepting, inclusive, and diverse so people from a wide range of backgrounds can thrive

The CEO Activist will prove to be a hands-on and exciting book for human resources professionals, talent recruiters, and people professionals of all kinds.

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In The CEO Activist: Putting the 'S' in ESG, celebrated diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity and culture (DIBEC) expert Leila McKenzie-Delis delivers an inspirational and practical guide to implementing DIBEC programs that actually work on the ground. In the book, you'll explore 10 facets of visible and invisible diversity, including race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability and neurodiversity, age and generation, mental health and wellness, parenthood and caring responsibilities, nationality, religion and belief, and socio-economic status, and how they can affect a person's experience and reality at work.

The author discusses the compelling business case for having a diverse group of employees, proving that organisations that achieve high levels of diversity and inclusion are more creative, more innovative, and more profitable. You'll discover why the teams with the broadest levels of diversity create the most widely relevant products and solutions and are better able to attract the most talented employees and the most committed investors.

The CEO Activist walks you through the 'S' in ESG (Social Impact within Environmental, Social and Governance) and what you need to do as a self-aware, proactive, and present member of society to ensure you have your own, innate sense of self, and the ability to step into your power and claim your space with the utmost confidence. You'll also learn about the external factors that must be improved in our schools, workplaces, and communities to guarantee that a diverse array of people can succeed and thrive.

An invaluable and insightful resource for managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders, The CEO Activist will also prove to be a hands-on and exciting book for human resources professionals, talent recruiters, and people professionals of all kinds.

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Praise for The CEO Activist

'Leila's expertise and personal experience combined with her fantastic storytelling makes this a very interesting read. As well as reflecting on the positive social change it drives, she makes clear the correlation between equity and commercial success. In short, how can an organisation possibly reach its potential if it doesn't reflect the world we live in? Imagine the perspectives and insights that are lost when the majority of an organisation have the same narrow lived experience. The issues addressed in Leila's book are very relevant and I have enjoyed reading her work.'
--Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1(R)

'This is a must-read not only for every CEO but for every leader who is committed to truly creating and nurturing a diverse work environment.'
--Tami Erwin, Former EVP and CEO, Verizon; Board Director, John Deere, F5, Xerox, York Space Systems and Skylo; and an Operating Partner for Digital Gravity

'The social juice is definitely worth the squeeze!'
--Steve Murrells CBE, Group Chief Executive Officer, Hilton Food Group Plc, Non-Executive Director, Noble Foods Ltd.

'This book is a testament to why we should all be CEO Activists and play our part to drive greater social outcomes across the board.'
--Adrian Mardell, Chief Executive Officer, JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover)

'The CEO Activist uses Leila's personal story and experience to create a powerful template for future leaders.'
--Aki Hussain, Group CEO, HISCOX and Non-Executive Director, Visa Europe

'The CEO Activist is not just a book--it's a manifesto for change.'
--Eric Mosley, Founder and CEO, Workhuman

'Leila's book is a must-read for every leader who seeks to drive scalable impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion interpersonally and institutionally...'
--Lauren von Stackelberg, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Global Head of Wellbeing, The LEGO Group

'With her drive and enthusiasm and breadth of knowledge, Leila set out to transform how CEOs work together.'
--Steve Rowe, Former Chief Executive Officer, Marks & Spencer Group Plc

'This book is a 'must-read' for EVERY business leader--not just CEOs or aspiring CEOs.'
--Sanjiv Gossain, GM and Head of EMEA, Verizon Business

'Diversity, equity and inclusion are critical for businesses to reflect their colleague and customer base, and to succeed in the modern world.'
--Shirine Khoury-Haq, Group CEO, Co-op