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Strategies to Help Black Women Succeed in the Corporate Workplace Culture
2024 Sarton Awards Finalist
"What a gift to Black women in the workplace!…For those committed to challenging stereotypes and enhancing workplace inclusion, this book is a must-read." —Dana Brownlee, Forbes Careers senior contributor
#1 Bestseller in Women & Business and Business Etiquette
I'm Not Yelling is a strategy guide empowering Black businesswomen to combat workplace discrimination, redefine workplace culture, and find their voices in toxic work environments.
Navigate corporate America fearlessly. Explore the data and hear the accounts of Black women in business who face, work through, and rise above workplace discrimination. This book offers a blueprint for Black women in business to tackle a toxic work environment and assert their rightful place. Facing obstacles such as imposter syndrome and structural racism, I'm Not Yelling arms you with the knowledge and strategy needed to succeed in the face of adversity.
Become a strong Black leader and instill positive change in the workplace culture. I'm Not Yelling is your guide to understanding and implementing changes in human resource management that promote diversity and inclusion. Celebrate the significance of Black History Month, define racism in its subtle and overt forms, and emerge as a beacon of strength and resilience.
Inside, discover:
- Proven strategies to navigate a toxic work environment, enhancing your professional resilience
- Insightful perspectives on Black feminism and its role in shaping successful Black businesswomen
- Effective techniques for influencing human resource management, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture
- Empowering narratives on overcoming workplace discrimination
If you have read books like Black Women Will Save the World, We Should All Be Millionaires, The Light We Carry, White Women, or Your Next Level Life, then you’ll love I'm Not Yelling.
“Elizabeth Leiba is the voice first-generation Caribbean immigrant professional women have been patiently waiting for!! She has answers for the overachievers who are scared to ask questions because they are expected to have all the answers. Whew, this one hits different! Everyone talks about authenticity, but Elizabeth is showing how using your authentic voice and ditching the code switching can be a path to freedom and achievement. I AM YELLING, LOL—IF YOU NEED A SIGN TO READ THE BOOK, HERE IT IS!”
—Sue-Ann Robinson, Esq., lead counsel for Ben Crump Law in Ft. Lauderdale
“Leiba's work is a strategic tool for Black women navigating corporate America and their allies working to create supportive environments. I'm Not Yelling is the guide you mark with highlights and get out of your purse at work to address difficult conversations. It’s the literary sister circle you need to find the strength to get back up on the days you feel unsupported and alone. Personally, I look forward to reading her book and applying the ideas to tackle systems of injustice.”
—Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim, Chief Equity Officer, City of Atlanta
“What a gift to Black women in the workplace! Leiba's work elevates and amplifies a conversation that is long overdue. With fierce, unapologetic vulnerability, Leiba unpacks the complexity and nuance of this sometimes debilitating trope impacting so many Black women. For those committed to challenging stereotypes and enhancing workplace inclusion, this book is a must-read.”
—Dana Brownlee, Forbes Careers senior contributor
“In I'm Not Yelling, Elizabeth Leiba sheds light on some of the common, and troubling challenges Black women face in the workplace. She offers actionable steps that we, as Black women, can take to beat the odds stacked against us. This guide will support us in obtaining long-term success and peace.”
—Aiko Bethea, Esq., author and founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting
Contents
Preface/Introduction
Chapter 1: How It Began
Chapter 2: Fight the Power
Chapter 3: Imposter Syndrome
Chapter 4: Codeswitching and Other Survival Techniques
Chapter 5: Afros, Locs, Twists, Braids, and the Politics of Natural Hair
Chapter 6: I'm Not Yelling: The Psychology of Microaggressions
Chapter 7: Opening the Door: Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Sisterhood
Chapter 8: A Seat at the Table or Building Your Own
Epilogue