Synopsis
Say More About That… is a tactical roadmap to tackling inequitable treatment whenever and wherever it rears its ugly head. You’ll learn to find confidence when it counts, pushing back against passive-aggressive language, shrinking, and ghosting to help yourself, your friends, and colleagues through difficult situations.
Veteran inclusion strategist and expert Amber Cabral draws on years of diversity, equity, and inclusion experience to deliver a set of tactics, tools, and context that empowers readers to call out wrongdoing at home, at work, and in public settings. You’ll find sample scripts and communications templates to make brave interventions seem a lot less daunting
After a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of inclusion and equity—including explanations of bias, feedback, allyship and advocacy, privilege, and identity—you’ll discover why speaking up when someone is being mistreated is so difficult and the strategies you can use to make it much easier. You’ll also learn how to identify performative allyship and advocacy in companies that aren’t serious about inclusion and diversity (but like to pretend to be).
Whether it’s learning to say no, successfully navigating professional gaslighting, demanding and showing respect, or teaching others how you expect to be treated, Say More About That… offers the language and tactics you need to stand up for yourself and others. It’s perfect for professionals navigating evolving diversity discussions at work, underrepresented identities, recent graduates, early-career individuals, and anyone hoping to increase their confidence when advocating for themselves or when serving as an ally or advocate for others. It’s also an essential read for diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders seeking new strategies for empowerment and equity.