Overview

Every day, most of us interact with people of disparate backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences-individuals who hold different expectations than we do of the people and world around them. How does one navigate these often-turbulent waters? In Conscious Change, nineteen authors describe how they have applied the principles of Conscious Change within multicultural, diverse environments to overcome difficult and emotionally draining challenges-and, in doing so, provide a road map to shifting one's own story when moving through similarly demanding situations in all areas of life. These practical case studies reveal how transformational the Conscious Change tools can be, leading to a stronger sense of one's personal capacity as a leader, better interpersonal relationships, and the beginnings of greater equity and inclusion. Illuminating and instructive, these stories are vivid illustrations of the skills today's leaders need in their multicultural organizations and settings, where issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion are, and will increasingly be, front and center.

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“The digestible format makes Conscious Change an ideal workplace or social book club selection, as readers can discuss topics, practices, and ideas chapter by chapter. The concepts presented in Conscious Change are applicable to any work or social setting at any stage of life. They are also straightforward—no particular training or background is needed to appreciate them. If you are a human who interacts with other humans, you can learn from this book.” —Tracy Rathe, Senior Vice President of Organizational Performance and Development, Nebraska Healthcare Association

“The digestible format makes Conscious Change an ideal workplace or social book club selection, as readers can discuss topics, practices, and ideas chapter by chapter. The concepts presented in Conscious Change are applicable to any work or social setting at any stage of life. They are also straightforward—no particular training or background is needed to appreciate them. If you are a human who interacts with other humans, you can learn from this book.” —Tracy Rathe, Senior Vice President of Organizational Performance and Development, Nebraska Healthcare Association “This book comes at a time when our nation is in great need to learn how to work and live together beyond conflict and polarization.” —Darya Funches, MPA, EdD, founder of REAP Unlimited & Sow REAP Futures and author of I Send My Blankets Over You “At last, a practical way into and through the perceived differences between humans that can trip us up and make us falter, harbor resentment, and even disconnect.” —Patti Digh, founder of Hard Conversations and Dialogues on Race and author of The Global Diversity Desk Reference “The stories in Conscious Change provide powerful and honest looks at people coping with differences and conflict and acknowledge the hard work that comes with personal change and reflection.” —Abby Baker, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Rinchem “A book of this sort is rarely a page-turner, but Conscious Change is that! The transparency exhibited by the storytellers, the scientific underpinnings, and the applicability of the ‘tools’ to both personal and work relationships makes the book extremely useful.”  —Roberta Burroughs, FAICP, President and CEO, Roberta F. Burroughs & Associates “Conscious Change is a must-read guide for personal and professional growth, for navigating diverse and complex workplaces, and for embarking on a life-changing journey in our everyday relationships.”  —Menah Pratt, JD, PhD, Vice President for Strategic Affairs and Diversity, Virginia Tech University, and author of Blackwildgirl and From Cotton Picking to College Professor “Conscious Change outperforms any other book about navigating difference and fostering inclusion.”  —Sunita Sehmi, organizational development consultant; executive leadership coach; diversity, inclusion, and belonging advisor; and author of The Power of Belonging: How to Develop Safety, Inclusion, and Belonging for Leaders and Organizations “This is an absolute gem of a book! Using an engaging writing style, the authors offer a clear framework for change at the personal, interpersonal, and systemic levels.”  —Susan P. Robbins, PhD, LCSW, Cele S. and Samuel D. Keeper Endowed Professor in Social Justice, University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work “The authors take us on a heart-opening journey through the challenges and opportunities of creating healthy, diverse work environments.”  —Betty Sanders, past President of the National Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Humanomics, Inc. “This book is so incredibly useful and timely! The authors share robust yet digestible information and tools that can help anyone who is looking to show up to the conflict in their lives in a clearer manner.”  —Danielle Murphy, LCSW, SEP, therapist at Somatic Freedom Psychotherapy “Readers may pick this book up and simply begin reading—at the beginning, in the middle, wherever the book happens to fall open—and will naturally be drawn into a narrative in which a leader worked within a given system to create change, moved the needle on a hard issue, and grew themselves as a person and change agent in the process.”  —Jill Carroll, PhD, Former Executive Director, Boniuk Center for Religious Tolerance, Rice University, and author of World Religions: A Beginner’s Guide  “Conscious Change draws on compelling stories from nineteen individuals who successfully navigated difficult professional and personal challenges.”  —Dr. Rochelle Parks-Yancy, Professor of Management, Texas Southern University, and coauthor of Be Your Best Career Architect  “The book offers practical guidance on nurturing inclusive relationships by emphasizing the demanding yet transformative practice of staying consciously present.”  —Amanda Polich, Leader, Executive Relationships at Ultimate Kronos Group, Certified Dare to LeadTM Facilitator, and Board Chair for Houston Council on Recovery “The book is filled with rich stories that made me mutter, ‘I’ve been there. I’ve been in that difficult situation . . .’ This is one of those books you can open just about anywhere and find something that hits home.”  —Rick Maurer, speaker, advisor/coach, and author of Seizing Moments of Possibility, Beyond the Wall of Resistance, and Feedback Toolkit  “As a leader in talent development, I found Conscious Change to be a transformative read. It brilliantly intertwines real-life examples with practical strategies, providing invaluable insights for fostering positive change and enhancing workplace dynamics.”  —Nathalie Salles, former VP Talent Development, Bloom Energy, and former Director of Coaching, Team and Organizational Development, Meta “In addition to the application of Conscious Change principles, the book is filled with wisdom nuggets such as the three ingredients of an effective apology; the direction to distinguish intent from impact; and the encouragement to ‘Give grace by not assuming others’ intentions’ and ‘Call others in rather than calling them out.’”  —Dr. Barbara Love, Professor Emeritus, Social Justice Education, University of Massachusetts, and author of Developing Liberatory Consciousness “This book is a must read for anyone who wants to learn how to manage their emotions, think clearly and rationally, navigate challenging situations, and have better interpersonal relationships.”  —Carol Stewart, executive coach and author of Quietly Visible “Our prosperity and well-being depend on our ability to work together in harmony, and this book has vital answers for how we can avoid negative and self-defeating reactions while experiencing the pleasure of being at our best.”  —Peter Michaelson, psychotherapist, founder of WhyWeSuffer.com, and author of Our Deadly Flaw “Latting and Ramsey again deliver knowledge, principles, and skills powerful enough to change the world, one person at a time.”  —Laura Easton, Lmsw, OD Consultant and Executive Coach, Easton Consulting, LLC, and Advisory Board Member, Houston Council on Recovery “Conscious Change is a must-have resource for helping professionals, educators, or anyone wanting to thrive in today’s diverse workplace.”  —Laurel Iverson Hitchcock, PhD, MPH, LICSW/PIP, Associate Professor and BSSW Program Director, The University of Alabama at Birmingham “Conscious Change provides a refreshing—and realistic—formula for abandoning old behaviors and reframing our individual identities.”  —Ronnie Hagerty, Assistant Vice President for Community Relations, United Way of Greater Houston  “Modern organizations depend on leaders’ abilities to understand and navigate myriad forms of human variance that characterize those organizations and the world in which they operate. Conscious Change is an excellent primer on how to do so effectively.”  —Rod Mccowan, Founder and Chief Catalyst, Accelerance Group International, and Associate Professor of Organization and Management at Goizueta Business School, Emory University  

"""The digestible format makes Conscious Change an ideal workplace or social book club selection, as readers can discuss topics, practices, and ideas chapter by chapter. The concepts presented in Conscious Change are applicable to any work or social setting at any stage of life. They are also straightforward--no particular training or background is needed to appreciate them. If you are a human who interacts with other humans, you can learn from this book."" --Tracy Rathe, Senior Vice President of Organizational Performance and Development, Nebraska Healthcare Association"

Author Information

Jean Kantambu Latting, DrPH, LMSW-IPR, is the president of Leading Consciously and a professor emerita at the University of Houston. As a consultant, researcher, and educator, Jean helps leaders in multicultural organizations further their people skills and capacity. She is the coauthor of Reframing Change: How to Deal with Workplace Dynamics, Influence Others, and Bring People Together to Initiate Positive Change. V. Jean Ramsey, PhD, was a professor of management at Texas Southern University, an HBCU in Houston, Texas, for nineteen years before retiring in 2009. She has published three previous books: Reframing Change (Praeger), Teaching Diversity (Jossey Bass), and Preparing Professional Women for the Future (Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Michigan). Stephanie Foy, LMSW, is a senior partner with Leading Consciously and contributes to curriculum development and practice implementation related to the principles and skills of Conscious Change. Her master’s study and current consultation practice focus on leadership, well-being, and organizational change. Amy Foy Hageman, MSPOD, is a junior associate with Leading Consciously. In that role, she facilitates training, creates coursework, and coaches participants through their learning goals. Amy graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 2014 with a Master’s of Positive Organizational Development. 

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