Overview

Can I Say That is your safe space to learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion, and how you can be a force for change. By explaining the common fears we all face about DEI, you'll feel empowered to talk with confidence and take action. Most DEI books focus on gender, race or the intersection of those two dimensions. This book adopts a much broader intersectional lens while also providing concrete tools for allyship. This book is for you if Want to know more about diversity, equity, and inclusion but don't know where to start. Are worried about saying the wrong thing. Don't feel comfortable talking about DEI. Are worried conversations might escalate or end in conflict. Don't want to be the only one fighting for change.

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""One of the few books I've read on diversity, equity and inclusion that has made me stop and think about what it takes to be a truly inclusive leader. Poornima's approach to the subject is incredibly thought provoking and has challenged me to look at my learned values and belief systems and the way I have led. I would recommend this book to any leader who is serious about DEI and initiating real change in both their own mindset and, more importantly, the culture of their organisation"" - Abu Bundu-Kamara, Senior Director, Global Inclusion and Diversity, Expedia Group ""Poornima is a world class thought leader on the topic of DEI. Her approach invites and inspires everyone to play a role in creating inclusive spaces for all."" - Alero Akuya, Vice President, Global Brand, the LEGO Group ""Once again, Dr Luthra delivers an invaluable take on the topic of DEI with great provocations and insights to help drive progress and meaningful impact."" - Angela Taha Naef, PhD, Chief Research and Development Officer, Reckitt ""Can I say that? encourages us all to confront our fears and embrace DEI as an opportunity. It's a particularly important guide for those in STEM fields that lack adequate representation. I can say that it is very timely given the need for diverse thinking to drive inclusive innovation that our world needs!"" - Jayshree Seth, Chief Science Advocate and Corporate Scientist, 3M ""We can all feel challenged on how to lean into the DEI field, but in this book, you find both guidance and strength."" - Mette Louise Kaagaard, Country General Manager, CEO, Microsoft, Denmark and Iceland ""An outstanding book with self-reflective tools and approaches to overcome the fear of change, empowering us to break free from constraints caused by fear and enabling us to avoid repeating the past."" - Sumit Sudan, Managing Partner, Deloitte, Denmark; audit, L&C ""Yet another thought provoking book from Dr Poornima! This book provides highly relevant data and research, whilst also taking you on a personal journey to reflect on human reactions that may hinder your organisations from really being able to move the DEI needle. This is certainly a book every leader, DEI practitioner and employee should read."" - Winta Negassi, Head of HR, LCS, Google, Northern Europe

Author Information

Dr. Poornima Luthra is a recognized author, keynote and Tedx speaker, business consultant, and leading practitioner-academic in the field of talent management and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). As a senior faculty at Imperial Business School and external faculty at Copenhagen Business School, she bridges cutting-edge scholarship with real-world impact. She draws on eighteen years of research, teaching experience, and expertise in the field of talent management and DEI in Asia and Europe.She is the author of Can I Say That? (2025), Leading Through Bias (2024), The Art of Active Allyship (2022), and Diversifying Diversity (2021) and contributor to Harvard Business Review. As the Founder of TalentED Consultancy, Dr. Poornima provides effective DEI thought-leadership from a global perspective, workshops, and consultancy services for organisations who are determined to nurture inclusive workplaces for their diverse talent. She is a trusted advisor and workshop facilitator to well-known companies and non-profits worldwide, from Carlsberg to Lego, Novo Nordisk to Deloitte, L'Oreal to Medicines sans Frontiers (Doctors without Borders). In 2023, Thinkers50 ranked Dr. Poornima as one of the world's 30 up-and-coming management thinkers and named her book The Art of Active Allyship as one of the 10 best management books of the year. Most recently, Dr. Poornima's latest book, Can I Say That? Was named as one of the 10 best new management books of 2025.

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