Every company is diverse because it is shaped by people with different backgrounds. This diversity offers countless opportunities – but only if individuals are able to express their personalities authentically, both at work and in their private lives. Successful leaders break out of established patterns, embrace the full range of possibilities, and seize the opportunities that arise. An open and respectful approach to others is essential. This requires a process of change, as well as the courage and discipline to actively shape it.

Using numerous practical examples, this book demonstrates how diversity can be taken into account to achieve desired goals and implement change more effectively. It clearly illustrates the processes required for change and explains why setbacks are an essential part of success. Expert interviews with public figures add further perspectives on the topic of diversity. The author addresses executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone involved in driving change who is curious about how diversity can support them in doing so.

Lena Backhaus is an entrepreneur and investor who supports executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes in financial and transformation processes. As the former managing director of one of Europe’s most successful handball clubs, she brings a wealth of experience from both management and elite sports, which she applies effectively and successfully in her projects.