What If I Say the Wrong Thing?: 25 Habits for Culturally Effective People - Paperback

by Verna A. Myers (Author)

In this compelling tip book, you'll find innovative and surprising ways to keep your personal diversity journey moving and the diversity commitment of your organization. Written to make this information bite-size and accessible, you'll find quick answers to typical "What should I do?" questions, like: "What if I say the wrong thing, what should I do?"; "What if I am at work and someone makes a sexist joke, what should I say?"

The book is a perfect handbook for anyone who is looking to develop the habits of culturally effective people. In this handy reference, you'll find answers to questions about all types of diversity issues and tips about how to practice culturally effective habits. And with the variety of suggested follow-ups and actions contained within it, you will better know how to handle your own situations. Many of these situations occur without us being "properly prepared" for them; reading these habits is like doing drills so you'll be ready!

Turn to these tips whenever you need them, or if you need an infusion of inspiration. Purchase copies for everyone at your organization to make sure everyone knows the culturally effective way to approach diversity situations. With this book, they can be prepared and practiced at moving diversity forward!

Author Biography

Verna Myers, Esq., principal of Verna Myers Consulting Group, LLC (VMCG), is a nationally recognized expert on diversity and inclusion within law firms, law departments and law schools. A highly sought after speaker at numerous conferences worldwide, Verna sponsors her own successful annual Opus Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Large Law Firms.