"The just and fair inclusion of all talent, regardless of race, in an economic system that provides equal access and mobility opportunities is our most influential fight against racial injustice in America today and is an essential component of future economic growth."
IT'S TIME TO TAKE A STAND
Today, corporate leaders have a unique opportunity to take bolder, actionable, and more equitable approaches by incorporating economic justice and equity into their core business strategies.
In this book, the author explores the root cause of economic inequality, exposes the ineffectiveness of corporate initiatives, and develops a practical framework to address racial disparities, sustain market competitiveness, and drive economic growth.
Stand In Solidarity is a must-read for all business leaders seeking equitable, inclusive workplace cultures that drive productivity, improve talent pipelines, enhance company brand, expand consumer markets, and elevate corporate social responsibility.
This book provides a tangible blueprint to preserve capitalism, expand our economy, address systemic racism, and develop meaningful corporate racial equity initiatives in response to the public outcry against racial injustice and global demands for bold and effective corporate leadership.
STAND IN SOLIDARITY IS A MUST READ FOR:
Chief Executive Officers and C-Suite Leaders
Stand In Solidarity Will Help Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Executive Leaders:
Understand how to develop deliberate and emergent antiracist strategies to maintain business competitiveness.
Manage strategic uncertainties related to labor market shifts and effectively responding to impending talent pipeline challenges.
Lead local and national efforts to create a just, equitable, and inclusive economic system.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropic Leaders
Stand In Solidarity will help Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Philanthropy Leaders:
Improve corporate social responsibility strategies.
Enhance corporate brand awareness.
Align bottom-line results with social and economic impact.
Talent and Human Capital Leaders
Stand In Solidarity Will Help
Chief Talent Officers (CTO):
Improve recruiting, retain, and advance diverse talent.
Manage change in a post-covid workplace.
Advance current Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
STAND IN SOLIDARITY
How the Private Sector Can Fulfill King’s Dream of Economic Justice and Equality
In Stand In Solidarity, Roderick Wheeler explores the root cause of economic inequality and develops a practical framework for private sector leaders to identify policies and practices that drive racial disparities and a guide for business leaders to intentionally dismantle racism by intentionally investing resources, leadership, and innovation capital through deliberate strategies that close racial disparities in the labor market.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
RODERICK D.S. WHEELER
MPA, MBA
Roderick Wheeler is a researcher, social innovator, strategist, and advocate for positive community change with expertise in criminal justice, education, youth and workforce development, philanthropy, and investing in social enterprises.
Roderick has been committed to improving residents' quality of life and transforming communities for nearly two decades.
While serving in the U.S. Army, Roderick earned a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Leadership from Franklin University. Prior to public service, Roderick graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s in Sociology and African American Studies and earned a Master’s in Public Affairs with a concentration in Urban Studies and Nonprofit Management. The author has also earned multiple certifications from Harvard University, including a Certificate of Specialization in Strategy.
A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Roderick is passionate about social innovation and investing in strategies that empower people and disrupt oppressive social systems that stifle social and economic opportunity and mobility, especially within poor communities of color.
Roderick currently serves as President and Chief Strategy Officer of Wheeler Social Impact LLC.