From the Back Cover
Praise for THE POMEGRANATE PRINCIPLE
"For almost 20 years, I have had the pleasure, privilege, and joy to know and work with Rory. Two of the best hires of my career thus far were sourced and recruited by Rory. He does the work to understand the needs of his clients--subtext and context--and makes matches to meet the need objectively and subjectively. Brilliantly conceived and flawlessly executed, The Pomegranate Principle actually delivers."
--JACQUELINE M. WELCH, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, The New York Times Company
"The Pomegranate Principle is a deliciously straightforward exposition on the super-fruit benefits of sustained organizational diversity and inclusion recruiting and talent development. By providing readers with concrete frameworks for improving organizational outcomes, Rory reveals the strategies necessary to recruit and retain diverse talent today and for years to come."
--DR. LISA COLEMAN, Senior Vice President, Global Inclusion and Strategic Innovation, New York University
"I've been approached by many executive recruiters. None of them have helped transform my career, and ultimately, my life, the way Rory has. I know I'm in a long line of executives who've been impacted by his wise career counsel. What you are reading in The Pomegranate Principle is what he's imparted to me as I've sought to recruit and retain exceptional diverse talent on my team and the companies in which I've led."
--VICTOR R. SCOTT, II, Fortune 15 Chief Communications Officer
"In the realm of diverse talent strategies, Rory is a true luminary whom I've had the honor of collaborating on a transformative placement. His concrete frameworks provide invaluable guidance for enhancing organizational outcomes and nurturing a culture of diversity and inclusion that will endure for years to come. The principles outlined in this book are not mere theories; they are powerful modern strategies that yield tangible results. Rory's unique ability to connect the dots and execute flawlessly is evident in every page. If you are seeking to transform your recruitment and talent development strategies, The Pomegranate Principle is an indispensable resource."
--JOSE MARTÍN, Chief People Officer, San Francisco Giants
RORY E. VERRETT is the Founder and Managing Partner of Protégé Search, the leading global executive search firm focused on diverse talent. He is the host of Protégé Podcast, a career show highlighting the success stories of diverse executives, entrepreneurs, and social impact leaders. Rory is an independent board member of Bolster, the on-demand executive talent marketplace, and serves as a diversity advisor to Mercury Fund, a $750 million early stage venture capital fund. A graduate of Harvard Law School and Howard University, Rory is the former president of the Harvard Law Black Alumni Network and a former trustee of Howard University. He splits his time between Potomac, Maryland and Lisbon, Portugal serving Protégé's global client base.
