Unwavering - by Nellie Borrero (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Accenture is now a technology giant, over 700,000 people strong with Fortune 100 status, and diversity has been a key driver of its growth. Unwavering focuses on the bravery, strength, and vision of Nellie Borrero, the leader who established diversity, equity, and inclusion, as must-do strategies for global success. Borrero starts with helping non-diverse people understand what it really feels like to be disadvantaged. She exposes the daily indignities she endured navigating a corporate culture when biases went unchecked. She shines a light on "what success looks like" through unforgettable vignettes. She documents her wins and her setbacks as she transforms the company from its Caucasian- and male-dominated workforce to the #1 ranked employer for inclusion, diversity, and equity, according to Fair360. For people in positions of power, Unwavering is a manifesto for understanding and action. The book shows how to create game-changing relationships that make diversity and inclusion an integral part of a company's competitive advantage. It recasts leaders from "awkward allies" to effective advocates, mentors, coaches, and sponsors. It drives lasting change through its transparency, frameworks, and research. (Want to know what you can do on Monday morning to create a more inclusive and high-preforming team? Unwavering tells you). For people in diverse communities, Unwavering is a mind shift to help them think bigger, know your full value, and show up with it everywhere, every day. Thanks to Borrero's truly human and relatable lessons, readers will become more assertive, competitive, and confident. Unwavering is the story of a first-generation Latina who joins a fast-growing services firm, faces down bigotry and bias, transforms the company into a diversity champion, gives birth to award-winning inclusion and diversity programs, and becomes an award-winning executive. It is also the story of a Fortune 100 company that moved from indifference about diversity to setting new standards for workforces globally. Most of all, Nellie Borrero normalizes conversations about bias, bigotry, and equality--whether they take place in the hallway or the boardroom."--

Book Synopsis

A pioneering warrior for diversity and inclusion shows how to make game-changing moves that will benefit you and your organization alike

When Nellie Borrero joined Accenture, bigotry and bias went unnoticed and unchecked; it was simply the workplace norm. Now, 35+ years later, this first-generation Latina shares how she led diversity strategy and developed award-winning inclusion and diversity programs that transformed Accenture into the #1 ranked employer for inclusion, diversity, and equity.

In Unwavering, Borrero draws on her experiences with remarkable candor and courage to inspire you to think bigger, know your value, and show up with it everywhere, every day. She reveals how to remove barriers and claim space not just for yourself but for others as well. You'll become aware of:

• Biases that negatively impact professionals of color
• Recognizing that belonging and uniqueness don't have to be at odds
• Standing up and standing out: taking your career from the margins to center stage
• What to do when mentoring fails--and the power of embracing and accepting help
• Staying true to yourself when your values collide with reality
• Showing up strategically, intentionally asserting yourself, and competing

A manifesto for understanding and action, Unwavering provides a proven framework for how to create transformational relationships that make diversity and inclusion an integral part of your success and your company's competitive advantage.

From the Back Cover

Praise for UNWAVERING

"Filled with the raw truth of what it is to be a woman of color in leadership, Nellie's story is about challenges, passion, and making inclusion a competitive advantage. She shares her award-winning strategies, starting with smart moves everyone can make Monday morning. A must-read for people everywhere because we can't wait any longer to get talent right."
-- Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach, New York Times bestselling author

"Nellie changed lives and a great organization by being courageous. Great companies have an uncommon proportion of leaders like Nellie, and I have the data to prove it."
--Michael C. Bush, CEO, Great Place To Work

"Nellie's experiences may shock some, yet they will empower all to be change agents. Get this book today and another copy for a colleague."
--Leah McGowen-Hare, MSEd, Senior Vice President, Salesforce

"A book of lived truths. For those who wish to unleash their under-recognized greatness--whether you are an 'awkward ally' or you come from a diverse community--this book gives you agency to win together."
-- Sanyin Siang, Director of Duke University's Coach K Leadership and Ethics Center

"Accenture has evolved into a globally recognized best place to work in large part due to Nellie's grit. Get the full story, and how you can become a champion for inclusion in your company."
-- Rosa Ramos-Kwok, JPMorgan Chase Managing Director, Board Chair of the Hispanic IT Executive Council

"Talent has proven to be an engine of growth and innovation. Nellie represents the heart and soul of Accenture. She lives it and breathes it. Her book serves as a manual for how to bring together diverse talents to build a competitive advantage."
-- Sol Trujillo, Founder and Chairman, Trujillo Group; Chairman, LDC; Co-Founder, L'ATTITUDE

About the Author

NELLIE BORRERO is a Managing Director and Senior Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Strategic Advisor at Accenture. She is an award-winning DEI advocate and professional who works with leaders and teams to increase their ability to create a working environment where all people belong.