In this edition of Entrepreneurial Appetite's Black Book Discussions, we bring you a conversation with Dr. Randal Pinkett and Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson, authors of Black Faces in High Places: 10 Strategic Actions for Black Professionals to Reach the Top and Stay There.
About the authors:
Jeffrey A. Robinson, Ph.D. Jeffrey A. Robinson, Ph.D., is an award-winning business school professor, international speaker, and entrepreneur. In addition, he serves Rutgers University-Newark as the Provost & Executive Vice-Chancellor. In this role, he implements strategic initiatives in the areas of innovation, economic development, and faculty recruitment and retention.
Randal Pinkett, Ph.D., MBA, has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and scholar. He is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BCT Partners, global, multimillion-dollar research, training, consulting, technology, and data analytics firm. BCT's mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. Forbes has recognized the company as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms, Ernst & Young as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Manage H.R. Magazine as a Top 10 Firm for Diversity & Inclusion, the Black Enterprise BE100s list of the nation's largest African American-owned businesses, and the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.