Book Title: A Leadership Polarity: Reimagining how we harmonize diversity and meritocracy through culture

Author: Dr. Charles Barber

Book Description: This text is a vital contribution to the evolving conversation on leadership, diversity, and organizational culture. The textbook offers a fresh perspective on the complexities that modern leaders face as they seek to reconcile the often competing demands of diversity and meritocracy.

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Book Description

Dr. Charles Barber’s open textbook, “A Leadership Polarity: Reimagining How We Harmonize Diversity and Meritocracy Through Culture,” is a vital contribution to the evolving conversation on leadership, diversity, and organizational culture. The textbook offers a fresh perspective on the complexities that modern leaders face as they seek to reconcile the often competing demands of diversity and meritocracy.

What makes this textbook particularly valuable is its emphasis on integrating diversity-forward strategies with meritocratic principles. Rather than seeing diversity and merit as mutually exclusive or opposing forces, Dr. Barber encourages leaders to view them as complementary forces that, when harmonized, can drive innovation, improve organizational performance, and enhance employee engagement. This balance is especially critical in today’s world, where organizations must not only attract and retain diverse talent but also ensure that their performance standards remain rigorous and competitive.

Author

Dr. Charles Barber

Subject

Diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace

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Title
A Leadership Polarity: Reimagining how we harmonize diversity and meritocracy through culture
Author
Dr. Charles Barber
Editor
Christine Rickabaugh
Contributor
Tanya Alridge
Primary Subject
Diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace
Institution
University of Arkansas
Publisher
University of Arkansas Libraries
Publication Date
October 24, 2024
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.54119/XVBV3396