Creating Culture: Empowered Leadership for Systems Change offers a transformative approach to building organizations that not only succeed but also nourish the people within them. In a world where traditional power structures often stifle creativity, performance and equity, this book shows how innovative leadership can drive meaningful change at every level. Author Jyoti Jani draws on over two decades years of leadership experience at Boeing and beyond while bringing her unique perspective as a woman of color, engineer, and social scientist. Through candid stories, exclusive interviews with industry leaders, and a focus on intersectionality, Jani unveils how empathy, creativity and empowerment are powerful tools for driving systemic change. In Creating Culture, you'll discover how to: Understand and navigate the interconnected layers of organizational systems, from the micro to the macro. - Cultivate a culture of creativity, belonging, and resilience within your teams and organizations. - Leverage your unique identity and experiences to become a more effective, creative and inclusive leader. - Learn from leaders like Indra Nooyi, Aubrey Blanche, Don Kennedy, and Dennis O'Donoghue, who have successfully challenged the status quo to create more creative and thriving organizations. With research-backed frameworks, actionable tools, and reflective exercises designed to inspire anyone committed to creating meaningful change in their organizations and beyond, Jani provides a roadmap to building cultures where innovation thrives, power and resources are distributed effectively, and everyone has the capacity to contribute their best, most impactful work. This is more than a book. It's a blueprint for transforming our organizations and our world. "Jyoti Jani's Creating Culture is a visionary masterpiece and an essential read for anyone seeking to transform organizations and communities from within. She skillfully blends insight, strategy, and hope into a powerful guide for leaders committed to reshaping systems for a more inclusive future." - Yemi Penn, Curious Rebel - "An inspiring guide for transforming organizational culture from the inside out! Jyoti draws on her own powerful experiences to challenge the harmful, default ways of doing business, offering a call to foster inclusivity, empathy, and creativity in every aspect of leadership. A must-read for anyone committed to building thriving systems that catalyze lasting change." - Emily Griffin, Director of Programs at Microsoft - "Through compelling research and deft storytelling, Jani has done the unthinkable: she has given creatives, rebels, the underresourced, the overlooked, and those of us who just never fit into corporate cultures hope, confidence, and a blueprint for change. Creating Culture persuasively argues that empowering ourselves, our relationships, and our systems up is the key to burning it all down and building a better way." - Coonoor Behal, CEO of Mindhatch and Author of I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up - "Jyoti approaches the important topic of culture from a compelling new angle, focusing on the systems of power that determine who is resourced and embraced vs. exploited or left out. Her writing is concise yet personal, evoking empathy and encouraging us to push beyond the status quo." - Mikaela Kiner, Founder and CEO of Reverb and Author of Female Firebrands Jyoti Jani is an accomplished leader in organizational design and creative culture, with over 13 years of experience driving change at Boeing. As the author of Creating Culture: Empowered Leadership for Systems Change, Jyoti shares her deep insights into how diverse leadership can transform organizations from within.Jyoti's unique background as a woman of color, engineer, and social scientist informs her holistic approach to leadership and systemic change. She has been a pivotal force in championing equity and innovation, leading teams to success by integrating creativity, belonging, and systems thinking.In addition to her work at Boeing, Jyoti has collaborated with industry leaders like Microsoft, Boeing, and The Gates Foundation. She has also spearheaded initiatives like the BIWOC community STEAM/Femmes and co-created the Empathy Tour, connecting communities through shared stories.Jyoti's expertise extends beyond the corporate world, as she is also a sought-after speaker and guest lecturer, inspiring audiences at events through the World Trade Center, Society Of Women Engineers, as well as readers through her Forbes column. Her passion for systems change, coupled with her commitment to empowering underrepresented voices, makes her a leading voice in the field of organizational transformation. Learn more about Jyoti's work and her impact at jyotijani.co.