{"title":"Shola Richards","description":"SHOLA RICHARDS is the CEO and founder of Go Together Global(R) and the author of Making Work Work and Go Together, and he is leading a worldwide movement to change the world based on how we treat one another at work, home, and every place in between. Shola's work has been featured on The TODAY Show, CBS This Morning, Forbes, Black Enterprise, Complete Wellbeing India, and Business Insider Australia, and his tireless efforts to make the world a kinder place have earned him the well-deserved nickname, \"Brother Teresa.\"","products":[{"product_id":"go-together-how-the-concept-of-ubuntu-will-change-how-we-work-live-and-lead-hardcover","title":"Go Together: How the Concept of Ubuntu Will Change How We Work, Live and Lead - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2025 NYC Big Book Awards Winner in Nonfiction Cover Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2025 Independent Publisher Book Awards Gold Medalist in Non-Fiction Book Series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGo Together\u003c\/i\u003e, workplace positivity expert Shola Richards suggests replacing divisiveness and incivility with a commitment to living, working, and leading together to positively change the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGo Together\u003c\/i\u003e begins with the story of an impactful keynote speech Richards gave at a conference on workplace civility and a powerful concept: Ubuntu. A transcendent African philosophy, Ubuntu represent the power of human connectedness, compassion, kindness, and togetherness. It was the central theme of his speech on that day, and it also serves as the central theme of this book. He hopes that it becomes a rallying cry on his journey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmong the subjects that Richards covers are developing empathy through curiosity; the beliefs that destroy connection (and what to do about them); the eight keys to Ubuntu at work; four ways you can cultivate more warmth as a leader; resilience and digging deep to keep moving forward; standing up to bigotry, hate, and intolerance; and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRichards writes, \"The only thing that is required of us to stop the recurring pattern of the painful lessons of the past is to commit to go together from this point forward.\"\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe go further when we go together\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The reality is that there has never been a problem of any significance in this world's history that was solved alone. The answer to our problems has been under our noses all of this time. Thankfully, it doesn't require speed, tireless effort, or rugged individualism. \u003cb\u003eThe solution simply requires that we must go together.\u003c\/b\u003e\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe illusion that we are separate from each other, more different than similar, is eroding our ability to work, live, and lead effectively. What if our global mindset was refocused on the powerful concept of Ubuntu--the African philosophy that represents the power of human connectedness, compassion, kindness, and togetherness? In this inspiring book, Shola Richards ( Making Work Work ) explores a concept for rethinking our personal, professional, and social lives. It's an affirming opportunity to go together in an effort to positively change the world.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51317706653919,"sku":"9781955884488","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/lAJLMiQvXT9781955884488.webp?v=1788348346"},{"product_id":"civil-unity-the-radical-path-to-transform-our-discourse-our-lives-and-our-world-hardcover","title":"Civil Unity: The Radical Path to Transform Our Discourse, Our Lives, and Our World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn order to transform our world, we must unite behind a new kind of civility. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a world that is more divided than ever, it will take a radical act to transform our discourse, our lives, and our world. International civility consultant and keynote speaker Shola Richards believes that unifying our world around the power of civility is that radical act, and it's not for the faint of heart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDo we want a safer world to live in? Do we want less toxicity in our politics? Do we want a world free of hate and discrimination? Do we want to work in organizations that allow us to do our best work? Do we want our children to learn in schools that are kind and supportive? Do we want to live in a world that prioritizes our mental health and overall wellness? If your answers are \"yes,\" then we must steel ourselves for the reality that uniting around civility is the only path that will get us there. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis deeply personal--and deeply practical--book will not shy away from addressing the challenging questions, such as: How can civil discourse be maintained during disagreements about topics that are profoundly polarizing, like abortion, gun control, or politics? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow can I be expected to be civil toward someone who has deeply wounded me--the drunk driver who killed my child, the relative who sexually assaulted me, the spouse who left me for my best friend, or the narcissistic parent who abused me? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow can I be civil when confronted with the hatefulness of intolerances such as racism, misogyny, antisemitism, homophobia, or Islamophobia? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow can I have a civil conversation with someone who isn't tethered to reality and believes in baseless dark web conspiracy theories? It sounds like civility means that we just need to be agreeable, not rock the boat, avoid having opinions or keeping them to ourselves, and refuse to take a firm stand against the policies and people who are trying to harm me and my loved ones. What in the world is positive about any of that foolishness? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese questions--and more--deserve to be answered. To be clear, \u003ci\u003eCivil Unity\u003c\/i\u003e is not another book about turning the other cheek when faced with harmful or hateful behavior. This book is about providing the practical tactics to disagree more effectively, bridge ideological divisions, actively prioritize our mental health, and fiercely create a more civil world that will sustain over time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you are ready to transform our discourse, our lives, and our world, let's get to work.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolitical polarization is off the charts. Bigotry is everywhere. Workplaces cowardly excuse--or ignore--harmful behaviors that are literally reducing the lifespan of their employees. Bad faith actors traffic in disinformation to deepen our divisions and contaminate our discourse. Shola Richards is leading the movement to reverse these destructive trends and bring more connectedness, respect, and civility to our world. In \u003cem\u003eCivil Unity\u003c\/em\u003e, he applies his vast experience to offer a practical path to transform our discourse, our lives, and our world. The challenges ahead require some very creative solutions, and \u003cem\u003eCivil Unity\u003c\/em\u003e provides the clear, actionable, and accessible tactics to solve these challenges, while healing ourselves and uniting our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51317841559775,"sku":"9798887504896","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/niqLEzOwWG9798887504896.webp?v=1788348611"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/shola-richards.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}