Michael Bach is nationally and internationally recognized as a thought leader and subject matter expert in the fields of IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility), bringing a vast knowledge of leading practices in a live setting to his work. He is the founder of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).
In his first book, Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right, Michael argues that creating diverse, inclusive workplaces is not just the right thing to do—it is the smart thing to do. Birds of All Feathers is a Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and Amazon best-seller, and the recipient of the silver 2020 Nautilus Book Award in the category of Rising to the Moment.
Now, he’s back with his second book, Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work. This book is dedicated to every 9-year old lesbian, gay, bisexual, Trans*, queer, and two-spirit kids out there, struggling to figure out who they are, in the hopes that it will help create a world where you can be your fabulous self and not feel any shame.
Michael’s goal in writing this book is to work toward a world where homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia are things of the past. Where everyone can be themselves. Covering chapters such as Breaking Down the Alphabet and The Importance of Safe Space, Michael shows the importance of allyship in the workplace and engages with employees, as well as interactions with volunteers, students, parishioners, or just everyday people on the street.
Alphabet Soup was released on March 29, 2022.