A Seat at the C-Suite Table

Index

Note: Page numbers followed by t refers to tables.

African American male, 7–8, 14

crime and incarceration, 19–20

disenfranchisement, 15–16

executives, 5–7t

hiring/promoting, 25–27

media perceptions, 18–19

place, space, and voice, struggle for, 16–18

to U.S. corporations, 20

See also Leadership journey

African American male, gap of

advice, 81–83

awareness, 59–61

circles and spheres of influence, 73–77

closing the gap, 77–78

competitive disadvantage, 62–64

consumer backlash, 68–69

corporate boards, 67–68

executives, 90–91

lack of diversity, 64–66

mentor/coach/sponsor/ally, 69–71

most-senior leaders, 78–79

road map, 79–81

role model behavior, 71–73

top talent, 66–67

Chenault, K., 9, 21

Civil rights movement, 12, 20–22

Closing the gap, 83