In these times, when diversity and inclusion, are under attack, it is important to recognize and hear from those who have found these values to be a strength and good business.

Colette Phillips, who gave an awesome talk on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Day, is coming back to CBE during Black History Month and will be talking about her book, The Includers. She will be joined by author David DeLong, author of Hidden Talent.

In The Includers: The 7 Traits of Culturally Savvy, Anti-Racist Leaders, Colette Phillips explores the core qualities that inclusive leaders share: character, cultural intelligence, connections, communications, collaboration, courage, and commitment. With humor and poignance, and backed by research, Phillips shares stories of real Includers: the CEOs, politicians, and public figures—all white male allies—she’s admired, known, and, in some cases, counseled.  

Colette Phillips has been praised by the Boston Globe for “changing the conversation about diversity in Boston.” She is president and CEO of Colette Phillips Communications Inc., and a impactful and respected leader of the Boston business community.

In Hidden Talent: How to Employ Refugees, Formerly Incarcerated, and People with Disabilities, David DeLong has written a book with innovative approaches and practical solutions for tapping overlooked talent pools.  

Author, researcher, and president of Smart Workforce Strategies consulting firm, David DeLong is a nationally recognized expert on the changing workforce and critical skill shortages.

Join us to hear from these insightful authors. Sponsored by Na'aseh and Adult Education committees. 

This author talk is sponsored by Na'aseh and Adult Education.

Please sign up below to let us know that you are joining us, in person or via Zoom. You will also have the opportunity to purchase one or both of these author's books for pickup and author signing at the event.  We received a discounted price from Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton.  

For Colette's book The Includers, you will pay $23.00
For David's book, Hidden Talent,  you will pay $17.00