CHAPTER EIGHTEENHow Do I Really Call Someone Out on Their Mess When They Have More Rank Than I Do?

Dear Diversity Diva:

I know you’re tripping, Miss Diva, if you think that even as a manager I’m going to say squat to upper management about anything important. That man will fire me quicker than I can staple two pieces of paper together and laugh while he’s doing it.

Signed,Born at Night But Not Last Night

Handling Matters with Care

What’s the old joke about how you make love to a porcupine? Very carefully. While this is not the funniest joke in the world (or appropriate for the workplace), it’s one to keep in mind when deciding if you’re going to call out your employer or manager on an issue regarding diversity. Know that it will rarely be well ...

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