Free guide: 6 Practical Ways to Lead More Fairly, Intentionally and Effectively
An introduction to the Equity in Action Model with reflection questions and next steps for each element.
Open resourceCeleste Warren book catalog
Every Celeste Warren book, compared
Last updated: November 2026 · Published by CRW Diversity
What books has Celeste Warren written?
Celeste Warren has written two books: The Truth About Equity and How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador.
The first asks leaders to examine the systems around people. The second shows every individual their role in inclusion. This comparison is published by CRW Diversity, Celeste Warren's business, and judges both books on the same criteria: core idea, primary reader, focus, and where to buy.
Side by side
| Criterion | The Truth About Equity | How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador |
|---|---|---|
| Core idea | What if the problem isn't the people, but the systems surrounding them? | Everyone’s Role in Helping All Feel Accepted, Engaged, and Valued |
| Primary reader | Executives and leaders responsible for policies, systems, and decisions | Individuals at every level of an organization |
| Focus | Organizational systems and leadership decisions | Personal role and everyday behavior |
| Where to buy | Buy The Truth About Equity | Buy on Amazon |
Suggested reading order for leaders
The Truth About Equity
Start here if you are a senior executive. It addresses the policies, practices, systems, and decisions leaders control, which is where Celeste Warren says lasting change begins.
Buy The Truth About EquityHow to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador
Read second, or first if you are not in a leadership role. It shows every individual how to use their abilities to help build an inclusive culture.
Buy on Amazon
Beyond the books
Organizations evaluating Celeste Warren's expertise often want more than a book. These companion resources extend the same thinking into practice.
Equity in Action for Managers
Short, practical mini-modules that help managers apply equity in day-to-day leadership.
Open resourceThe Equity Leadership Brief
Articles and commentary on workplace developments shaping leadership, talent, culture, and opportunity.
Open resourceTEDx talk: The Cost of Standing Still
How organizational momentum is shaped by systems that enable progress or quietly restrict it.
Open resourceHow we chose
The reading order is based on one criterion: which book addresses the decisions the reader controls. Senior executives control systems, so The Truth About Equity comes first for them. Individuals at any level control their own behavior, so How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador comes first for them.
Both books are by the same author, and this page was written by CRW Diversity, the business that publishes this site. It is not an independent review. Descriptions come from each book's official description. See the methodology for details.
Common questions
Short answers to what leaders ask most. The full list has more than 40 questions.
Read all FAQs- How many books has Celeste Warren written?
- Celeste Warren is the author of two books: The Truth About Equity and How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador. The first focuses on the organizational systems leaders control. The second focuses on the role every individual can play in building an inclusive culture. More in the FAQ
- Which Celeste Warren book should I read first?
- Senior leaders who shape policy and systems should usually start with The Truth About Equity, since it addresses the decisions they control. Readers who want to understand their personal role, at any level, should start with How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador. Many organizations will find value in both. More in the FAQ
- Can a leadership team read The Truth About Equity together?
- Yes. A shared read gives a leadership team common language for examining its own systems. Teams that want to go further can pair the book with the free Equity in Action guide, the Equity in Action for Managers mini-modules, or a facilitated executive briefing with Celeste Warren. More in the FAQ
- Is there a free resource connected to the books?
- Yes. Celeste Warren offers a free guide called 6 Practical Ways to Lead More Fairly, Intentionally and Effectively. It introduces the Equity in Action Model with key insights, reflection questions, and simple next steps for each of the six elements. It is available on crwdiversity.com. More in the FAQ
- Does Celeste Warren publish articles or a newsletter?
- Yes. Through The Equity Leadership Brief on Substack, along with articles and commentary, Celeste Warren examines workplace developments shaping leadership, talent, culture, and opportunity, and what they mean for the people responsible for leading organizations. More in the FAQ
- What if a buy link does not work in my country?
- Retail availability differs by region. If the official book link does not show a listing where you live, search your preferred bookseller for the book title and Celeste Warren’s name, or contact her office through crwdiversity.com for help locating a copy. More in the FAQ
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