Ipolito T. Mubiru Shares his top Five Publications to Celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates the world’s diverse cultures and the role of intercultural dialogue towards peace and sustainable development. We are excited to have diversity and inclusion expert Ipolito T. Mubiru share his top five publications to commemorate the day.
Ipolito is the Founder and Executive Director of African Diversity and Inclusion Center. He has served as the Executive Director of Takao Foundation, an organization focused on serving marginalized communities of Women, Youths and Minorities in areas of Health, Economic Justice and Rights, and fighting against Faith-based discrimination in the Eastern African region. Prior to this, he served as a team leader for field Officers serving Populations who are vulnerable to contracting HIV specifically Women, Truckers, Uniformed Personnel and Fisher Folks in different parts of Uganda at MARPS Network, and held a leadership position at Out & Proud, a local Community -Based organization based in Entebbe serving the youths as a targeted intervention in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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Enjoy his selection!
How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive
By Jennifer Brown
In this book, Jennifer Brown lays out the manager’s responsibilities for creating cultures where every employee feels welcome and empowered. The book offers a comprehensive step-by-step guide to acknowledging privilege and preconceptions, advocating for employees, and amplifying lesser heard voices.
Belonging at Work: Everyday Actions You Can Take to Cultivate an Inclusive Organization
By Rhodes Perry
This masterpiece is a guide to creating inclusive workplaces. The book suggests simple actions leaders can take to make employees feel comfortable and capable on the job. A sense of belonging is both a universal human need and a major motivator. Employees perform to their full potential when they feel accepted and celebrated for their authentic selves.
The Loudest Duck: Moving Beyond Diversity while Embracing Differences to Achieve Success at Work
By Laura A. Liswood
In this book, Laura Liswood illustrates the scope of diversity in the workplace and suggests actionable steps to build inclusive organizations. The book offers a set of practical tools to help managers and colleagues understand and respect different viewpoints. The author challenges readers to notice subtle inequities and overturn ingrained ways of thinking.
We Can’t Talk about That at Work! How to Talk about Race, Religion, Politics, and Other Polarizing Topics
By Mary-Frances Winters
Race, religion, and politics are sensitive subjects. Many folks steer clear of these topics at work altogether rather than risk offending or upsetting colleagues. However, ignoring the issues is not always the answer. Mary-Frances Winters argues that it is not what we talk about, but how we talk about it that matters. This is a guide for starting productive, inclusive conversations that respect differences, find common ground, and take the first steps towards healing invisible divides in the work world. This notable publication makes the case for talking about these subjects with tact rather than skirting the subject.
The Leader’s Guide to Unconscious Bias: How To Reframe Bias, Cultivate Connection, and Create High-Performing Teams
By Pamela Fuller, Mark Murphy, and Anne Chow
This book is one of the best diversity books for managers. Since managers have such great influence over hiring decisions and working environments, it is especially important for them to understand potential prejudices. By exploring the neuroscience behind bias and championing a more mindful approach, the book teaches leaders how to recognize and overcome internal influences. The book also includes exercises and reflection spaces so readers can practice best practices.
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