Praise for Black Son White Mother "A unique journey to unlock the potential of diversity in the workplace" -Marius Meyer, Chairperson: SABPPP "This book could very well be key to a unity of the nations and unimagined levels of commercial success" -Khathu Mike Ramukumba CA(SA), CEO: CIETA "How to motivate and empower people, not by force or manipulation but by being a servant leader!" -Myles Munroe Jr., CEO: Munroe Global Inc ◆◆◆◆◆ We have all been culturally programmed , whether we are aware of it or not. We are the sum total of our upbringings, life experiences, and cultures. These factors influence how we manage relationships and interact with other people around us. Yet, so many managers and leaders today underestimate the importance of diversity to personal & corporate success. In Black Son White Mother , Human Resources experts, Charlie Masala and Gail Vermeulen reveal how to manage diversity fairly and with confidence. You will discover how to: Make diversity work for your organization Utilize people as a competitive business advantage Be aware of your own prejudices/biases and stereotyping that hinder your leadership success Become an inspirational leader by integrating intelligence, emotional intelligence, and social intelligence Embrace people from diverse backgrounds Tap into the positive power of diversity Accept that you need to move out of your own comfort zone where you are happiest, in order to grow In a changing world, there has never been a more crucial tiime to understand and manage diversity. This book shows you how. About the Authors Charlie Masala and Gail Vermeulen understand diversity. As Senior Human Resources Professsionals with over 50 years combined experience, they have trained thousands of managers and leaders to effectively manage diversity in the workplace. Coming from diverse backgrounds, they are uniquely positioned and internationally sought-after as corporate trainers and speakers.