Be Better Than Your BS

Praise

“We all win from diversity. Risha Grant makes it easy with her astonishing stories, inspiring conversations, and constant faith in our collective ability to come together and belong to one another. You can find the unexpected on every page because Risha doesn’t miss a moment to teach us all how to ‘do diversity right.’ Be Better Than Your BS will change you, and you’ll love it.” – Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 award-winning executive coach and New York Times best-selling author of The Earned Life, Triggers and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

“Risha’s powerful message about intentionally engaging with people not like you is one I personally needed in my own life. The practical tips she shares in this book on how to do that will make the world a better place for us all to live and work in.” – Rory Vaden, co-founder of Brand Builders Group and New York Times best-selling author of Take the Stairs

“I’ve always believed that leadership is about continuously improving oneself and inspiring others to do the same. Be Better Than Your BS is a powerful guidebook for anyone who wants to embrace this philosophy and become a better leader, a better teammate, and a better human being. Risha Grant’s no-nonsense approach, practical advice, and inspiring stories will challenge you to confront your biases, expand your perspective, and take action toward positive change. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to create a more inclusive, equitable, and successful workplace.” – Captain Sandy Yawn, author of Be the Calm or Be the Storm and star of Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean

“Want to be more unstoppable? Read this powerful book. As Risha Grant makes clear, our very best future depends on rethinking our relationship with others—and bringing more radical acceptance to the world. Her book is your easy way in. Get a copy today.” – Alden Mills, speaker, trainer, and best-selling author of Be Unstoppable and Unstoppable Teams

“Risha Grant elevates and addresses the pain points many of our companies are experiencing in today’s workplace. This book is a succinct and highly practical guide to building a culture of inclusion. I highly recommend it for leaders who want to take their company culture from disconnection to intentional engagement.” – Anton Gunn, best-selling author and former advisor to Barack Obama

“Your company culture dictates your work environment. Need to build trust among your teams? Want your employees to be aware of their unconscious biases? Want your leadership to build policies and systems that support a culture of inclusion? Be Better Than Your BS is the book to guide you to a culture where everyone thrives and belongs.” – Stefanie K. Johnson, Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Inclusify

“Humans are a messy bunch—you included. When we can overcome our mess and create a team where everyone feels included, we can achieve things we didn’t think possible at first. Risha Grant’s plainspoken style and personal experiences provide an enlightening path to reflect on your own roots and learn to include others by accepting yourself.” – David Burkus, author of Leading from Anywhere

“Be Better Than Your BS is a refreshing, bold, and clear-eyed look in the mirror—with author Risha Grant standing right there with you. Risha will have you rethinking bigotry, equity, bias, and more. She’ll also have you laughing. She’ll leave you convinced that the world she describes—where everyone belongs and everyone contributes—is within our communal grasp.” – Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Long Game and Duke University Fuqua School of Business executive education faculty member