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The Equity Leadership Brief
Published by CRW Diversity · Last updated November 2026
The Equity Leadership Brief is Celeste Warren's publication of articles and commentary for leaders who want to move beyond the headlines.
What does The Equity Leadership Brief cover?
The Brief examines the workplace developments shaping leadership, talent, culture, and opportunity, and what they mean for the people responsible for leading organizations. It is published on Substack, and this CRW Diversity catalog lists it as the way to keep your thinking current between books.
Four themes the Brief returns to
Talent
How people find, or are kept from, opportunities to grow.
Culture
The norms and systems that shape everyday experience at work.
Opportunity
Who has access to information, relationships, and resources.
How executives use it
Read the Brief alongside The Truth About Equity book: the book lays out the systems lens, and the Brief applies it to what is happening now. If a development raises questions for your organization, Celeste's executive briefings can bring that conversation to your leadership team.
Common questions
- What is The Equity Leadership Brief?
- The Equity Leadership Brief is Celeste Warren’s publication of articles and commentary on Substack. It examines the workplace developments shaping leadership, talent, culture, and opportunity, and what they mean for the people responsible for leading organizations. It suits leaders who want ideas that move beyond the headlines. Read it at substack.com/@celestewarren.
- What equity leadership resources does Celeste Warren offer?
- Celeste Warren's equity leadership resources include two books, The Truth About Equity and How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador; a free guide, 6 Practical Ways to Lead More Fairly, Intentionally and Effectively; the Equity in Action for Managers mini-modules; The Equity Leadership Brief on Substack; and her TEDx talk, The Cost of Standing Still.
- Does she offer keynotes and executive briefings?
- Yes. Celeste Warren offers keynotes, executive briefings, and facilitated conversations that challenge audiences to think differently about leadership, culture, systems, and the decisions that shape people's experiences at work. She is a TEDx speaker, and her talk, The Cost of Standing Still, is a good preview of her message and style.
- What is executive advisory with Celeste Warren?
- Executive advisory is a confidential thought partnership for executives navigating complex leadership, culture, talent, and organizational challenges. The work begins by understanding where your organization is, what you are trying to accomplish, and what may be standing in the way. It draws on Celeste’s 28 years of Fortune 100 experience and the Equity in Action Model.
- Who is Celeste Warren?
- Celeste Warren is a TEDx speaker, author, executive advisor, and former Fortune 100 Vice President. She spent nearly three decades inside a Fortune 100 company, including a decade as Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. She is Founder of Celeste Warren Consulting, LLC, and the author of two books on equity and inclusion.
For senior executives
Bring these ideas to your leadership team
Celeste Warren offers executive advisory: a confidential thought partnership for executives navigating complex leadership, culture, talent, and organizational challenges. It starts with understanding where you are and what may be standing in the way.