Diversity : leaders not labels / Stedman Graham.

Includes index.

Why this book? -- Diversity in the twenty-first century -- The lessons of Whitesboro -- Diversity at work -- Writing our own labels -- Programs from the past -- Native Americans -- Latinos and Hispanic Americans -- African Americans -- Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders -- Arab Americans -- A resilient population stares down its labelers -- Gender wars: women -- Gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered people -- Whites are not immune to labels -- People with disabilities -- Transformation -- Leaders not labels -- The nine steps: transform and thrive.

Graham shows you how to break out of the box that keeps you from growing to your full potential, and reveals that success is truly based on results, performance, and excellence. Diversity is literally changing the face of our nations. Workers of all backgrounds are merging into a global marketplace, while businesses are challenged by a shortage of talent and the need to integrate a wide range of cultures. In this global environment, diversity has become a permanent business characteristic; opportunities will be plentiful for both people and businesses. Graham indicates that we do not have to become a member of anyone else's culture to play a key role, but must maintain and assert our own identities while respecting others' uniqueness in our workforces and communities. He helps us to understand that developing leaders rather than accepting labels is ultimately the best way to preserve culture and create a legacy.--From publisher description.