Cynthia Owyoung - All Are Welcome

Praise for Cynthia Owyoung and

ALL ARE WELCOME

Owyoung presents sensible suggestions for corporate hiring and retention practices while simultaneously encouraging ambitious goals.... [She] makes a compelling argument that DEIB programs should be implemented everywhere, for both moral and economic reasons.

BOOKLIST (starred review)

Cynthia takes a business mindset approach by laying out the why, how, and what on building an inclusion ecosystem. An essential read for those ready to build a more equitable future.

ZAINA ORBAI, Chief People Officer of The RealReal

At a time when leaders across the country are hungry for actionable advice to further their DEIB agendas, Cynthia Owyoungs clarity and passion shine through. She gives readers a gentle education, thoughtful insights, and practical programs that resonate and guide us forward into a new era of kindness, opportunity, and humanity.

CHRISTY WYATT, President and CEO of Absolute Software

This book is a primer on how building a culture of inclusion and equity will also lead to a successful and resilient organization. I recommend it to every CEO, business leader, and professional who cares about building a great company.

DAVID WINDLEY, President of IQTalent Partners and former CHRO of Yahoo!

Cynthia has been doing DEI work from the very beginning. There are few as expert or thoughtful when it comes to making it work at a company. This book shares her pragmatic advice on how to think about andmore importantlydo it, especially if youre not an HR practitioner.

MARTINA LAUCHENGCO, Partner at Costanoa Ventures

Creating an organizational culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive is the most difficult people-related problem businesses face today. All Are Welcome brings an innovative, practical, data-driven, step-by-step approach that can help any business leader navigate their journey into this work.

RICH JACQUET, SVP and Chief People Officer of Coursera

Cynthia is an experienced DEIB leader who accelerates change and inclusion in the organizations she joins. Im lucky to have seen her in action and learned from her. Her book captures a careers worth of experience and learnings into a blueprint that can help us all do better at moving toward a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

TOBIN MCDANIEL, General Manager of SoFi Invest and former Chief of Staff to Charles R. Schwab

In All Are Welcome, Cynthia Owyoung offers practical definitions, examples, and actions you can use to align DEIB strategies to your companys values, culture, and business priorities. Cynthia brings deep passion for her work in DEIB together with extensive experience across industries to bring you thoughtful guidance that will help you accelerate the progress of this critical work through your organization. Start turning the pages to build your playbook and take action!

ELIZABETH KING, General Partner and Head of Talent at Edward Jones

This book is packed with actionable insights and tools that will guide DEIB implementation at any level of the organization. It makes a strong argument that DEIB is the whole organizations responsibility, not just HRs. Whether you are new to DEIB work or an old pro, this book has something for you.

MATT GILL, Global Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Allbirds

All Are Welcome is a must-read for anyone looking to create a step change in diversity and inclusion at their organization and reach a broader, more diverse customer base. Cynthia Owyoung serves up fresh insights and the practical tools every leader needs to accelerate lasting change.

MARIE CHANDOHA, retired CEO of Charles Schwab Investment Management

So much activity in the D&I space can be summarized as diversity theater: going through the motions to give the appearance of caring about diversity without making an actual impact. Cynthia Owyoungs All Are Welcome is a valuable guide on how to drive change in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This book will help you avoid the pitfalls of diversity theater so you can deliver tangible business results for your company and economic and social justice for society.

HUGH MOLOTSI, CEO of Ujama and author of The Intrapreneurs Journey

All Are Welcome is a business book first, which is what distinguishes it in this field. If you are a business leader challenged by the complexity and sensitivity of diversity and inclusion issues, read this book. You will learn how to create a culture of inclusion that leads to high-performance business results. You will get the data, examples, tools, and practical actions you can take to build an organization that attracts, grows, and retains diverse employees from entry to executive level. Its a must-read to compete for great talent in the coming decade.

SUSAN BURNETT, CEO of Designing Your Life Consulting and former Chief Learning Officer of Deloitte

The future of work and the workforce is changing. Its no longer sufficient to just talk about how important diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are, but now more than ever, it is critical for companies to do something about it. Cynthia gives you wonderful frameworks and strategies on how to practically apply them in your workplace.

GINNY LEE, former President and COO of Khan Academy and former SVP/GM of Intuit

There are thousands of books written about DEIB, but if you want authenticity paired with passion, you must read All Are Welcome. This book is easy to read, practical, and can be put to use immediately. For Cynthia, DEIB is not just a job and this is not just another book; this is her lifes mission.

STACEY STEVENSON, CEO of Family Equality

Cynthia Owyoung has written an indispensable primer for anyone who wants to understand the critical business reasons for organizations to examine their diversity and inclusion imperatives. Advancing workplace opportunities to embrace diversity is more important today than ever before. Consumers are taking their business to companies with a successful commitment to diversity. Employees are looking to leadership to make a positive difference. Cynthia facilitates the path to DEIB.

TERRI KALLSEN, COO of Wealth Enhancement Group

Cynthia strikes a perfect and much-needed balance between being an I&D heavy hitter, leading initiatives at major companies, and being a relatable and genuine person you would want as a friend. This book is a must-have for a more dynamic, harmonious, and productive workplace.

DION LIM, anchor and reporter for ABC7 News Bay Area and author of Make Your Moment

All Are Welcome is easily one of the most comprehensive looks at how to examine an organizations diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and to transform it to drive true business impact.

REGINA WALLACE-JONES, SVP of Product and Engineering at Mindbody and Mayor of East Palo Alto

Cynthia is a world-class DEIB expert. Make no mistake, this is the corporate handbook for serious executives wanting to take DEIB action, measure it, and align it with current and future company goals. Cynthias magic is in taking leaders through the change that is necessary for DEIB actions to have measurable results and ultimately impact the bottom line.