An Inclusive Guide to Creating Belonging
Brave Leadership is A Choice: An Inclusive Guide to Creating Belonging is for leaders who care deeply about cultivating inclusive, human focused environments to support greater connection, creativity and collaboration. Leaders will be guided through examining their roles in creating inclusive environments and learn how to:
“Brave Leadership is A Choice: An Inclusive Guide to Creating Belonging’ is extremely relevant and easily applicable in real-life work. In my nearly 10 years working with the DEIB and HR departments of the corporate, private and nonprofit worlds, and having worked through many presentations and seminars on this subject, I have yet to see such an excellent distillation of this subject with focus on leadership.”
–Laura Fennell, Director of Communications Strategy, Western Division; Anti-Defamation League
“Inclusion is a must for people to feel welcome and find a sense of belonging. It’s not a fad! Our brains, bodies, and souls need to know that we are welcome and can be brave in order to put our best selves forward in any educational or business setting. The challenge? Learning what it means to be inclusive. Crystal’s book breaks down language, concepts and challenges in a way that allows anyone to learn about what true inclusion is. Using the lens of identifying core values, it will challenge you to consider your biases and help you to attract the people you want in your community. The book allows you space to start exactly where you are and without feeling judged. It’s great for those who are just starting a journey to being aligned AND for those who have been doing the work for years.”
–Kirstie Wheeler, Educational Consultant and Associate Professor; Berklee College of Music
“Brave Leadership is A Choice is a wonderful book! It’s beautiful. Fantastic. Informative. Insightful. Poignant. And important. It makes you want to go deeper into everything. I couldn’t stop reading. Crystal shares specific stories and examples of personal experiences that connect you to the human experience and importance of safety and belonging. She provides real perspective on how to incorporate inclusive practices into our day-to-day lives to evolve as leaders. I loved it and wanted more!”
–Paige Ray, Founder, Commercial Photographer and Creative Director; Paige Ray Creative
Crystal Whiteaker (pronouns: she/her) is an Inclusive Branding and Leadership Development and Consultant specializing in coaching and consulting for brands and leaders that care deeply about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Crystal brings over 15 years of creative, relational, process driven experience across multiple industries. An advocate for inclusive, human-focused, trauma informed leadership practices, Crystal is a self-described “corporate trained, creative hippie” who puts a strong focus on core values. Her purpose is to help people connect, communicate and lead with compassion, clarity and confidence. When she’s not working, Crystal enjoys spending time at the beach, connecting with people, and exploring new places.
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