The Diversity Gap

Where Good Intentions Meet True Cultural Change

This is a book for leaders who want to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of their organizations while also addressing the systemic cultural factors causing their diversity efforts to fail.

When you read this book, you will not only learn from dozens of personal stories, but you will walk away with change management frameworks, world class research, and actionable insights you can put to work today. I hope you check it out and that it’s supportive of your work!

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  • The Diversity Gap is by far the best piece of written literature I have read regarding diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging work. Bethaney has done an amazing job creating a compelling yet easy to read guide filled with relevant personal experiences, research and industry references, frameworks, and practical experiments. This material can help organizations move from awareness and conversations (good intentions) to actions necessary to drive cultural and systemic changes (impact). The content is relevant to anyone interested in DEI work, from individuals to executives, non-profit or for-profit businesses. This is truly a one of a kind book and one that I'm confident will stand the test of time and make a difference if applied to the challenges facing companies and communities today. I will be applying strategies from this book in my day to day work as a DEI practitioner in the tech industry. Thank you Bethaney.

    Good Reads Reviewer

  • This is hands-down the most helpful (and simultaneously challenging) business book I've ever read. Bethaney clearly lays out where good intentions often fall short — and how to create true cultural change within an organization. The book is deep and inspires a lot of reflection — and it's also very practical and helpful in taking immediate action steps. I'll be recommending this book to everyone I know in a position of leadership within values-driven organizations.

    Good Reads Reviewer

  • This book was life changing. I read it so quick and reference it all the time. I appreciate a lot of the real life examples and advice. Some books keep it very generic and you finish the book unsure what next steps look like but I had a million ideas flowing while reading this one. It was practical and wise. As a person of color, I’d say anyone who is truly in pursuit of creating change in their company, you need to read this book! Managers, CEOs, and HRs need to read this book.

    Amazon Reviewer

  • This book is a must have tool in the belt of anyone out to make cultural change within their organization. This book gives concrete steps to anyone that wants to align their intentions and their impact. Race and cultural supremacy are tough evils to tackle. Yet, Bethaney approaches the topic with truth, practicality, and grace.

    Amazon Reviewer

  • Absolute must-read for every person at every level of a company or organization. Bethaney's insights are imperative for creating real cultural change, and her wisdom is accompanied by helpful exercises and assessments. I'll be sending this to some of my old bosses who desperately need to understand the differences between diversity and equity.

    Good Reads Reviewer