Politics, religion, race - we can't talk about topics like these at work, right? But in fact, these conversations are happening all the time, and if they aren't handled effectively, they can become even more polarizing and divisive, impacting productivity, engagement, retention, teamwork, and even an employee's sense of safety in the workplace. But in this concise and powerful book, Mary-Frances Winters, a thought leader in the field of diversity and inclusion, shows you how to lay the groundwork for having bold, inclusive conversations - conversations that address those difficult topics in ways that bring people together instead of driving them apart. Through the exercises and tools Winters offers here, you can prepare for the process of having these conversations effectively and ethically. And although major issues are unlikely to be nicely and neatly settled in just one conversation, if you combine diligence, good intentions, careful introspection, and patience, success is within yo ur g rasp