Kelly Cooper, B.Sc., M.A., is the Founder and President of the Centre for Social Intelligence (CSI). Ms. Cooper helps leaders transform their organizations to be more gender diverse and inclusive through coaching, communications, training, and skills development. Her company also conducts gender gap audit assessments, develops GDI strategies, and leads national sector-wide gender diversity action plans.
"Inclusiveness is not only a social issue but also a key business driver. Diversity & Inclusion needs to be a strategic priority for any leader, and this book is a must-read for anyone wishing to leverage thiscompetitive advantage.- Virginie Hotte-Dupuis, Chef communications externes & philanthropie, L'Oréal Canada I am really thrilled to support Cooper's book that inspires action from leaders and executives on Gender Diversity & Inclusion. Sodexo knows that gender balance fosters creativity and innovation and ultimately drives better business results. When women reach their full potential, business and society are stronger and more successful. I definitely think this book will be helpful to leaders and organizations.- Normand St-Gelais, Director of Corporate Responsibility, Sodexo Lead the Change is a terrific guide to creating gender inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces. It clearly outlines a pathway for the initiatives, competencies, and policies that are critical to move forward in a positive way. Having been personally involved in Kelly Cooper's innovative approach of tackling this issue on a sector-wide basis, I know this approach should be celebrated and emulated. Read and study this book as soon as you can!- Michael Kaufman, Author, ""The Time Has Come. Why Men Must Join the Gender Equality Revolution"" and member of the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council, 2018 and 2019"