Reimagine Equity: Leading Strategically to Fulfill the Promise of DEI

Billions of dollars have been spent on DEI training, yet many leaders are still left with the same frustrating question: Why is so little changing?Reimagine Equity is for leaders who are done with performative activity and ready for practical, sustainable progress. If you have already decided to advance equity, this book gives you the missing pieces to turn your commitment into real-world results, across your organization, department, or community.Equity is not only about good intentions. It’s operational. It's about what you do and how you build systems that help people thrive, including those typically pushed to the margins.The book introduces the Strategic Equity Framework, an integration of the systems change and equity tenets of Adaptive Leadership and Beloved Community. You will learn the five strategic commitments leaders must make to fulfill the promise of DEI: a moral imperative, systems focus, equitable practices, managing change, and strategic integration.About the AuthorsJames and Kristen Whitfield have combined their varied expertise and passions to co-found Be Culture, a high-impact consultancy focused on integrating equity into strategy, culture, leadership, and governance practices. Together, they build upon their deep executive experience to partner with executives and boards to achieve sustainable, system-wide change.Be Culture helps executives, Boards, and other leaders strategically mobilize people across their workplaces and/or communities to effectively develop and manage the culture they desire – to be the culture they wish to see. Customized to fit the unique aspects of each collaboration, the Be Culture approach is rooted in the system change and equity tenets of Adaptive Leadership and Beloved Community.Leading with the primary value of Love, Be Culture works with leadership to design and implement real-world practices that replace contempt and polarization with equitable and thriving workplaces, teams, and communities.What People Are Saying“Reimagine Equity invites leaders to envision a brighter future and to take responsibility for building it. It is a guide for leaders who are ready to reimagine their systems, organize for positive change, and fulfill the promise of DEI in ways that are practical, sustainable, and deeply human.”- Jeffrey Caballero, MPHExecutive Director, AAPCHO (Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations)“In a moment when many organizations feel stuck between good intentions and real impact, Reimagine Equity offers leaders a clear, grounded path forward. For leaders who are ready to stop circling the conversation and start doing the work, this book is an essential guide.”- Jonni Ressler,Principal & CEO, Eleven 11 Solutions“Reimagine Equity moves beyond philosophy and provides actionable, practical steps for leaders to lead equity in mind and for people from the margins to be included in processes.”- Dr. F. Takeshia BrownDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility OfficerCity of Savannah Georgia“We all know Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to a healthy workplace, but figuring out how to make real progress can feel confusing and overwhelming. This book cuts through that complexity.”- Nela CummingExecutive Director, Encompass“This book provides realistic, beloved and intuitive guidance to be the change. If you're looking for guidance on ‘How am I going to work through this in a way that is truly transformative?’ — this is the book.”- Kalika CurryExecutive Director, Eastside Pathways“Reimagine Equity is full of easy-to-understand analogies and practical guidance, making complex ideas feel both accessible and actionable.”Julie Pham, PhDFounder & CEO, CuriosityBased Read more