February 2026
Beginner
368 pages
9h 16m
English
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About the Author
Dr. Shirley Davis is an internationally recognized global workforce expert, culture transformation thought leader, three-time Hall of Fame professional, and President & CEO of SDS Global Enterprises, specializing in HR strategy, leadership development, and organizational transformation. With more than 30 years of business experience in Fortune 50 companies, global nonprofits, and government agencies, Dr. Davis has worked in more than 40 countries, served over 300 global organizations, and delivers over 100 presentations a year. She’s been featured in nationally acclaimed publications including, but not limited to Forbes, Fortune Magazine, CEO Magazine, Harvard Business Review, and Oprah Daily. She was named one of the Top 50 Businesswomen of Tampa Bay for 2025 and inducted into the Prince George County Public School System’s Hall of Fame for the global impact she has made in business, education, and personal development since graduating high school.
Dr. Davis is a popular author of five other books: Living Beyond “What If?” (Berrett-Koehler, 2021), Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Dummies (Wiley, 2022), Reinvent Yourself (2024), The Seat: How to Get Invited to the Table When You’re Overperforming and Undervalued (The Success Doctor, LLC, 2014), and Inclusive Leadership For Dummies (Wiley, 2024). She is a LinkedIn Learning author with 10 leadership courses, one of which was named among the Top 20 Most Popular Courses of 2024 (“Leadership Foundations”). Dr. Davis ...
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