This book, based on many years experience of dealing with and research on the issues of Black managers, shows 6 areas in which the leadership experience is different for Black leaders and white leaders.
| Author | Ancella B. Livers and Keith A. Caver |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 0-7879-5724-0 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
Although there is no shortage of information about workplace entry-and-acceptance issues for Black managers, the literature is fairly sparse in documenting the unique experiences that Black leaders must work through in daily corporate life — such as hiding part of their identity at work, being responsible for the progress of other Black managers, and sorting out whether race or personality is a factor in a poor working relationship.
This book, based on many years experience of dealing with and research on the issues of Black managers, shows 6 areas in which the leadership experience is different for Black leaders and white leaders: taking responsibility for others, focusing on identity, mentoring, being politically savvy, understanding the impact of perception about race and gender, and using networking strategies.
It includes specific actions, for both Black managers and those who work with them, to use these 6 areas to strengthen individual and organizational relationships.
| Preface | ix |
| Acknowledgments | xiii |
| The Authors | xv |
| Introduction | 1 |
| Part One: A World of Difference for Black Managers | 13 |
| 1. The Assumption of Similarity | 15 |
| 2. Who Are We? | 27 |
| 3. Looking Out for Each Other | 48 |
| 4. Navigating the Shoals of Race and Gender | 74 |
| 5. Working the Networks | 93 |
| 6. Growing and Grooming Leaders | 116 |
| 7. Understanding the Political Landscape | 137 |
| Part Two: Coming Together | 165 |
| 8. Strategies for Black Managers | 169 |
| 9. What Colleagues Need to Know | 193 |
| 10. What Organizations Need to Know | 209 |
| Appendix: Assessing Your Political Savvy | 221 |
| References and Suggested Readings | 226 |
| Index | 229 |
| About The Center for Creative Leadership | 237 |
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