PRAISE FOR PLAY NICE

“In the heat of today’s #MeToo Movement, one of the most hotly discussed topics is sexual harassment in the workplace. Play Nice is an indispensable resource—both for empowering those who wish to reassert their boundaries and for teaching allies how to help.” Publisher’s Weekly

"For all the talk about the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, there is still little practical information available to help a woman beat back sexual harassment—until now. PLAY NICE is chock full of smart, strategic advice to help anyone suffering from toxic behavior in the workplace. When you finish this book, you will realize that equal rights for women is not some far-off ideal but a reality that that soon can be achieved."

Skip Hollandsworth Executive Editor, Texas Monthly

“For real change to occur, it is imperative that we all start holding ourselves responsible for ensuring everyone is treated respectfully. PLAY NICE is a giant step in the right direction. This book should be mandatory reading for all organizations and parents!”

Vanessa Fox Corp. VP, Chief Development Officer, Jack in the Box 

“It is a go-to account of legal changes as well as watershed moments that open our eyes to the ubiquitous nature of sexual harassment. A must-read for women of all ages, recognizing that although we have come a long way, we have not come far enough!” 

Jan Edgar Langbein CEO,  Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support 

“This is a must-read for any human resources executive, any woman embarking on her professional career, and any bystander (male or female) who is not sure what to do when faced with bad behavior.” 

Joel L. Ross, Former General Counsel of Trammell Crow Company and Retired Partner of Vinson & Elkins LLP

“Brigitte Kimichik and JR Tomlinson have written a critical book full of practical tips on creating workplaces that are inclusive and respectful of women. PLAY NICE is an instrument of change.”

Sharon Orlopp, CHRO, Core Scientific, a Tech Start-Up, and Retired Global Chief Diversity Officer at Walmart 

“I am proud to have worked with an organization that has an unwavering commitment to integrity in all business operations. Part of this commitment is ensuring everyone has a safe, healthy, and respectful working environment. PLAY NICE is a spot-on guide to understanding and implementing this vitally important part of our corporate culture.”

William Geiler, Executive Vice President of Development, Hotel & Lodging Firm

“Play Nice is a lively and highly practical guide to optimizing the relationships between women and men in the workplace, as well as an indispensable tool for avoiding missteps and misunderstandings. The authors are entering the conversation at exactly the right moment.”

Jonathan Kirsch, Attorney , Best-Selling Author, and National Book Critics Circle Member

"Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "Play Nice: Playground Rules for Respect in the Workplace" is a timely and critically important contribution to our current and on- going national dialogue over how to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace."

Midwest Book Review, “The Business Shelf”

“PLAY NICE is a timely ‘must-read’ that provides a unique approach for responding to sexual harassment. This book is definitely a conversation starter!”

Suzy Bashore, CIO, PGIM Real Estate Finance

"Very Practical Guide for Dealing with Work Place Gender Based Harassment. This wonderful book really brings home some of the issues that continue to be pervasive in our work places. Great read to learn more about the law and practical ways all of us can work to improve our work places where so much time is spent. Can't wait for the next book in the series."

Doug A.

"Great book! Gets right to the point and doesn’t sugar coat anything, will be sharing with friends."

Amanda M.

"Valuable read for navigating the workplace. While the topic of sexual harassment in the workplace has moved to the open forefront in recent years, men and women are left trying to figure out how to deal with it on a practical level; how to act - and react - in the various situations in which a personal violation can arise. PLAY NICE provides an invaluable guide for individuals of all ages and across the gamut of work settings to properly assess a situation and take appropriate action. Chock full of interesting historical and statistical information, blended with practical guidance for handling different scenarios, PLAY NICE is an important work not to be missed by anyone navigating the workplace today."

Joanie & Bruce S.

"This is a very enlightening book. I have a daughter and two grand daughters. It continues to amaze me how misguided men can be. We are in the 2nd to 3rd inning of getting the changes that society needs with regard to the treatment of women."

Kindle Customer

"Great read! This book would be beneficial for men, woman, employer and employees."

Robin M.

"Finally ...a sensible approach to this important subject.

No drama, just skills that transcend and benefit us in both work n life. Thank you!"

Julie