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President & CEO at Nika White Consulting

Entrepreneur Leadership Network® Contributor

Dr. Nika White is a national authority and fearless advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. As an award-winning management and leadership consultant, keynote speaker, published author and executive practitioner for DEI efforts across business, government, non-profit and education.

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Marketing

Kanye West’s Ugly Brand Breakups Expose Risks of Partnering With Public Figures. Don’t Overlook These DEI Red Flags to Avoid The Same Fate.

If the idea of working with a public figure triggers a gut check with members of your team because of the person's past comments and actions, reconsider whether you want your brand to be connected to that person.

Thought Leaders

How Leaders Can Support and Embrace The Untapped Potential of Neurodiverse Talent

What can we do as entrepreneurs and business owners to support neurodiverse folks in the workplace? Include them in our DEI plans.

Thought Leaders

4 Ways Women Entrepreneurs Can Lead With Compassion

If we can't develop a sense of compassion for ourselves and others, how can we make a more diverse, inclusive and equitable world?

Thought Leaders

6 Ways to Offer Allyship to Black Entrepreneurs

Black entrepreneurs still struggle to find funding and feel embraced by the general entrepreneur community. In honor of Black National Business Month, here are six ways you can offer allyship to Black entrepreneurs this month and beyond.

Business Operations & Logistics

Committed to Equity and Inclusion in HR? Change These Two Policies.

If an organization seeks to retain an engaged workforce, an equitable approach to re-entering the workplace is required.

Building a Business

Hybrid Work Could Affect Your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Goals. Here’s How to Prepare for That.

Tips for how you can continue to keep DEI in mind as the workforce location changes.

Sustainability

How DEI and Sustainability Can Grow Your Triple Bottom Line

Saying your business values people and the planet is one thing, while actually centering diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability is another. And doing it right could lead to higher profits, more innovation and happier employees.

Thought Leaders

How Danielle Coke’s Art Activism Helps Businesses Message DEI

The illustrator and content creator also known as Happy Dani talks with 'Entrepreneur' about her unique business model and how brands can elevate Black content creators.

Thought Leaders

‘Breakfast Club’ Co-Host Angela Yee’s Black-Owned Health and Nutrition Businesses Serve Up Community Support

The nationally reputed radio personality talks with 'Entrepreneur' about being a savvy, and conscientious, businesswoman.

Thought Leaders

How Jasmin Foster’s Black Woman-Owned Stationery Brand Is Bringing DEI to Target

We spoke with Foster, whose BeRootedco.com is the first Black woman-owned stationery brand to make it on the retail giant's shelves, about shaking up her industry and keeping diversity, equity and inclusion top of mind.

Thought Leaders

It’s Black History Month. Here’s How to Show Black Employees You Care.

Black history is more than just slavery and the civil rights movement. It's being made as we speak.

Thought Leaders

Women Founders Need Radical Self-Care. Here’s How to Make It Happen.

It's no secret why we experience more burnout than men.

Thought Leaders

Here’s How to Have the Most Powerful DEI Conversations

Critical discussions about diversity, equity and inclusion don't have to feel difficult or uncomfortable. Community agreements are the answer.

Thought Leaders

Managing a Black Woman? Here’s How to Become Her Success Partner and Ally.

Diversifying the workplace is a top priority for many companies these days, but some haven't figured out how to retain, support and promote the Black women they already have.

Thought Leaders

How to Restructure Your Organization with DEI at the Forefront

The demand for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has exploded across the business world. If your company is restructuring, here's how to do right by your employees.

Thought Leaders

Don’t Just Sit At the Table, Flip It. A Reflection for Women Entrepreneurs.

A seat at the table is a hard-earned symbol of success in a company. But is it all it's cracked up to be?

Thought Leaders

Avoiding the Sea of Sameness: How Hiring for Culture Improves DEI

Learn the difference between culture fit and culture add. And why you need both to succeed.

Human Resources

‘High-Performance’ Workspaces Can Turn Off Diverse Professionals. Why It Shouldn’t.

Those two words are steeped in the idea of white supremacy, perfectionism and an impossible work-life balance.

Building a Business

6 Ways to Attract Diverse Early Career Talent

In this current economy, chances are your company is looking to hire. If you're interested in hiring more Gen-Z and millennial talent, there are several things to consider.

Human Resources

Here’s How to Foster Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in a Remote-Work World

Remote work can promote diversity, equity and inclusion, but it also comes with potential challenges.

Human Resources

Your Employees Are Probably Feeling Triggered at Work

In all likelihood, it's happening. Here's how to know when your employees are triggered, and what to do about it.

Human Resources

4 Ways Ghosting Job Seekers Perpetuates Oppression

The practice of ignoring someone who is seeking employment with your company can be very harmful to your company and to the applicant. Here's why. Plus, what to do instead.

Thought Leaders

Don’t Phone It In for Black History Month: 5 Ways to Show You’ll Be Dialed In All Year

Black History Month is the quintessential time of year to center black voices in your company, but that effort shouldn't start and end in February. Here's five ways to engage and empower black employees all year-round.

Human Resources

10 Reasons Why a DEI Coach Is Good for Business

When executives undergo diversity, equity and inclusion training, everyone benefits.

Human Resources

Hire Like a Diversity Expert: 5 Key Qualities of Inclusive Employees

Hiring diverse and inclusive talent is not as easy as you think.

Human Resources

4 Ways to Cultivate Inclusion and Compassion In the Workplace

In the times we're living in, more and more people are experiencing stress, unhappiness, and anxiety in the workplace. The more your staff can feel supported, acknowledged and understood, the more they can positively contribute to your business.

Thought Leaders

How Brands Can Go From Performative Allyship to Actual Allies

When you "talk the talk" without "walking the walk" you're inviting others to hold you accountable.

Human Resources

4 Ways DEI Can Help Manage Business Risk

DEI isn't a nice-to-have anymore. Not having it is setting up your company for failure.

Human Resources

Are You the DEI Consultant Your Industry Needs?

There's a big market opportunity for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion businesses with expertise in a particular industry.

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More From Nika White

Kanye West’s Ugly Brand Breakups Expose Risks of Partnering With Public Figures. Don’t Overlook These DEI Red Flags to Avoid The Same Fate.

How Leaders Can Support and Embrace The Untapped Potential of Neurodiverse Talent

4 Ways Women Entrepreneurs Can Lead With Compassion

6 Ways to Offer Allyship to Black Entrepreneurs

Committed to Equity and Inclusion in HR? Change These Two Policies.

Hybrid Work Could Affect Your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Goals. Here’s How to Prepare for That.

How DEI and Sustainability Can Grow Your Triple Bottom Line

How Danielle Coke’s Art Activism Helps Businesses Message DEI

‘Breakfast Club’ Co-Host Angela Yee’s Black-Owned Health and Nutrition Businesses Serve Up Community Support

How Jasmin Foster’s Black Woman-Owned Stationery Brand Is Bringing DEI to Target

It’s Black History Month. Here’s How to Show Black Employees You Care.

Women Founders Need Radical Self-Care. Here’s How to Make It Happen.

Here’s How to Have the Most Powerful DEI Conversations

Managing a Black Woman? Here’s How to Become Her Success Partner and Ally.

How to Restructure Your Organization with DEI at the Forefront

Don’t Just Sit At the Table, Flip It. A Reflection for Women Entrepreneurs.

Avoiding the Sea of Sameness: How Hiring for Culture Improves DEI

‘High-Performance’ Workspaces Can Turn Off Diverse Professionals. Why It Shouldn’t.

6 Ways to Attract Diverse Early Career Talent

Here’s How to Foster Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in a Remote-Work World

Your Employees Are Probably Feeling Triggered at Work

4 Ways Ghosting Job Seekers Perpetuates Oppression

Don’t Phone It In for Black History Month: 5 Ways to Show You’ll Be Dialed In All Year

10 Reasons Why a DEI Coach Is Good for Business

Hire Like a Diversity Expert: 5 Key Qualities of Inclusive Employees

4 Ways to Cultivate Inclusion and Compassion In the Workplace

How Brands Can Go From Performative Allyship to Actual Allies

4 Ways DEI Can Help Manage Business Risk

Are You the DEI Consultant Your Industry Needs?

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