Dr. Tiffany Jana

I was interviewed and quoted extensively in this guide to moving beyond corporate Blackwashing after the lynching of George Floyd.

Feature interview with Christopher Marquis who writes about companies creating more sustainable capitalism.

Not one but TWO of my books made this list! Erasing Institutional Bias and Subtle Acts of Exclusion. They are listed alongside Ibram X Kendi and other amazing diversity thought leaders.

Featured in this HBR resource designed to help people navigate the challenges of microaggressions.

Why justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) are more important than ever.

In 2019, I flew around the earth...twice. I clocked so many airborne miles and hours while indulging in a secret passion, poetry. Something about the altitude, and maybe the champagne, that always set my pen alight with notions of love. The vast majority of these poems were written above 30,000 ft. Thus, The Mile-High Poetry Club was born.

This book is filled with poems of various lengths and styles about love, dreams, hope, aspiration, inspiration and the occasional heartbreak. Join me… Show more

In 2019, I flew around the earth...twice. I clocked so many airborne miles and hours while indulging in a secret passion, poetry. Something about the altitude, and maybe the champagne, that always set my pen alight with notions of love. The vast majority of these poems were written above 30,000 ft. Thus, The Mile-High Poetry Club was born.

This book is filled with poems of various lengths and styles about love, dreams, hope, aspiration, inspiration and the occasional heartbreak. Join me on a journey of the heart as I invite you into my soul-space for a look-see.

I had planned to publish this, my 6th book, with a new publisher–as poetry is out of alignment with the the beloved publisher of my first four commercial titles. (My 5th book is a graphic novel currently unannounced but in production.) Then the global pandemic struck our planet and I thought, the world could use some love at this very moment. So I decided to forego the commercial publishing route and release the healing power of love into the world as quickly as possible.

I hope you enjoy reading my poems as much as I enjoyed writing them. I never intended to share these with the world as poetry has always been a private passion. A few lucky lovers have received my musings as gifts. I posted a few micro-poems on instagram in 2020 as my passion for the art form intensified. And now, this. Welcome to my circle of love! Place your seat and tray table in the upright position and fasten your seatbelt for takeoff! Show less

This practical, accessible, nonjudgmental book is the first to help individuals and organizations recognize and prevent microaggressions so that all employees can feel a sense of belonging in their workplace.

Our workplace and society are growing more diverse, but are we supporting inclusive cultures? While overt racism, sexism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination are relatively easy to spot, we cannot neglect the subtler everyday actions that normalize exclusion. Many have heard… Show more

This practical, accessible, nonjudgmental book is the first to help individuals and organizations recognize and prevent microaggressions so that all employees can feel a sense of belonging in their workplace.

Our workplace and society are growing more diverse, but are we supporting inclusive cultures? While overt racism, sexism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination are relatively easy to spot, we cannot neglect the subtler everyday actions that normalize exclusion. Many have heard the term microaggression, but not everyone fully understands what they are or how to recognize them and stop them from happening.

In this book, Tiffany Jana and Michael Baran offer a clearer, more accessible term, subtle acts of exclusion, or SAEs, to emphasize the purpose and effects of these actions. After all, people generally aren’t trying to be aggressive. Usually, they’re trying to say something nice, learn more about a person, be funny, or build closeness. But whether in the form of exaggerated stereotypes, backhanded compliments, unfounded assumptions, or objectification, SAE are damaging to our coworkers, friends, and acquaintances.

Jana and Baran give simple and clear tools to identify and address such acts, offering scripts and action plans for everybody involved: the subject, initiator, and observer. Knowing how to have these conversations in an open-minded, honest way will help us build trust and create stronger workplaces and healthier, happier people and communities. Show less

An Executive Insider column

(Pub date is April 23, 2019. Pre-orders available using the above link.)

B Corps are a global movement of more than 2,700 companies in 60 countries--like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, Kickstarter, Danone North America, and Eileen Fisher--that are using the power of business as a force for good. B Corps have been certified to have met rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This book is the authoritative guide to the what, why, and how of… Show more

(Pub date is April 23, 2019. Pre-orders available using the above link.)

B Corps are a global movement of more than 2,700 companies in 60 countries--like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, Kickstarter, Danone North America, and Eileen Fisher--that are using the power of business as a force for good. B Corps have been certified to have met rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This book is the authoritative guide to the what, why, and how of B Corp certification.

Coauthors Ryan Honeyman and Dr. Tiffany Jana spoke with the leaders of over 200 B Corps from around the world to get their insights on becoming a Certified B Corp, improving their social and environmental performance, and building a more inclusive economy. The second edition has been completely revised and updated to include a much stronger focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These changes are important because DEI can no longer be a side conversation--it must be a core value for any company that aspires to make money and make a difference.

While this book is framed around the B Corp movement, any company, regardless of size, industry, or location, can use the tools contained here to learn how to build a better business. As the authors vividly demonstrate, using business as a force for good can help you attract and retain the best talent, distinguish your company in a crowded market, and increase trust in your brand. Show less

All humans have bias, and as a result, so do the institutions we build. Internationally sought after diversity consultant Tiffany Jana offers concrete ways for anyone to work against institutional bias no matter what their position is in an organization.

While it is easy to identify intentionally built systems of oppression like Jim Crow or the paralysis caused by the glass ceiling for women in the workplace, confronting systems that perpetuate subtle, unconscious bias is much harder… Show more

All humans have bias, and as a result, so do the institutions we build. Internationally sought after diversity consultant Tiffany Jana offers concrete ways for anyone to work against institutional bias no matter what their position is in an organization.

While it is easy to identify intentionally built systems of oppression like Jim Crow or the paralysis caused by the glass ceiling for women in the workplace, confronting systems that perpetuate subtle, unconscious bias is much harder. Erasing Institutional Bias will help people tackle structural bias regardless of their positional power. Eliminating systemic bias can seem an insurmountable task from the vantage point of an ordinary individual, yet Jana and Mejias empower readers to recognize that each of us has the ability to affect systemic bias through a deliberate, coordinated effort. Institutional bias afflicts all industries --including business, education, health care, government, tech, the arts, nonprofits, and finance and banking. Among the types of institutional bias addressed are hiring bias, gender bias, racial bias, occupational bias, and customer bias. Jana and Mejias focus their attention on bias in the workplace and give readers practices and activities to create organizational trust to challenge these implicit biases. Erasing Institutional Bias will help people recognize that each of us has the power to affect systemic bias. Each of us can evaluate our own current role in perpetuating systemic bias and define our new role in breaking down systemic bias. Show less

Dr. Liz Alexander interviewed several Millennials after they took Harvard's Implicit Association Test. She then interviewed Dr. Tiffany Jana about the results.

An interview about the Overcoming Bias book, and the future of TMI Consulting.

Why building an inclusive economy matters and how the B Corp community can lead the way.

Dr. Jana offers a newly elected President Trump advice on prioritizing diversity.

Huff Post contribution about the book we co-authored, Overcoming Bias: Building Authentic Relationships Across Differences

Bias is real and we all have it, but there is good news: even though bias is part of the human condition, we are not powerless against it. The secret is building authentic, deep relationships across differences. This book provides practical guidance to help individuals identify and overcome any unconscious bias that may be undermining their goals or values.

TMI's CEO, Tiffany Jana, is featured in Ryan Honeyman's "The B Corp Handbook". She talks about the importance of diversity and creating a string workplace culture while using business as a force for good.

Diversity is more than just race and gender, and it will help your business grow and prosper.

A comprehensive interview by Nathan Cushing about the my entrepreneurial journey and the creation of a globally respected diversity firm.

Audience response technology, the same technology used to poll the audience and instantly show the results on shows such as “Who wants to be a millionaire?”, can increase the effectiveness of workplace diversity training. This article draws lessons from current research on the application of technology in various settings as well as the authors’ experience deploying the technology in their own diversity training practice. Grounded in theory, practical strategies are explored as are suggestions… Show more

Audience response technology, the same technology used to poll the audience and instantly show the results on shows such as “Who wants to be a millionaire?”, can increase the effectiveness of workplace diversity training. This article draws lessons from current research on the application of technology in various settings as well as the authors’ experience deploying the technology in their own diversity training practice. Grounded in theory, practical strategies are explored as are suggestions for further research. Show less

An article about my journey from the stage to the executive suite of a diversity and inclusion management consulting firm