Fortify
your culture
and thrive

The Conscious Workplace

Discover your business’s superpowers:
your purpose, your people, and your values.

Prevailing wisdom tells business leaders to focus primarily on profit, which works in the short term…until your company inevitably encounters a crisis. Then the one thing that can save your company is the very thing walking out the door.

For twenty-five years, Shaara Roman, CEO and founder of The Silverene Group, has worked directly with executives to build company cultures that not only keep their businesses afloat in times of need but also lead them to greater profits and sustainability. Now for the first time ever, she shares the same wisdom in The Conscious Workplace, giving leaders of every industry the chance to build intentional cultures of their own.

Combining Roman’s diverse and unique experiences as an entrepreneur, HR executive, and Fortune 500 leader, straight-from-the-headlines research, and practical, actionable advice, The Conscious Workplace provides rich business insights to help leaders transform their companies by building purpose-led, people-centric, and values-driven cultures. Explore high-profile examples from companies like yogurt maker Chobani, mattress company Leesa, and King Arthur Baking Company, which have all harnessed a strong company culture to create a truly resilient business. No matter the size of your organization, The Conscious Workplace can show you how to get the most out of your greatest resources—people, purpose, and values—by investing in them. And when you focus on what really matters, as these case studies show, you make good on your commitment to ESG and increase profits.

A thought-provoking and thorough examination of the current state of workplace culture and the opportunities the future holds, The Conscious Workplace shows leaders at all levels how to strengthen their business to thrive in any crisis.

Available in paperback & eBook at most major retailers.

  • I read the book while I was out for three weeks for some surgery, and it was great! I especially like the way you did the summary of questions and statements at the end of each chapter. I really liked the chapter on Embodying Conscious Culture. I got quite a bit out of this book that will help me be a better, more conscious leader, to improve our team. Thanks so much!

    Steven Missimer

  • Building and growing companies in today's business environment requires a focus on more than profits. Business leaders and their teams must build inclusive cultures on a foundation of shared goals. Ms. Roman provides a no-nonsense analysis of the importance of focusing on employee support and development as the best way to build a resilient, growing, and profitable business. Punctuated by relatable examples (both positive and negative), Ms. Roman also includes concrete actions leaders, teams, and employees can take to develop mission driven corporate cultures needed to retain and grow top talent. The Conscious Workplace is a must read for those seeking to attract and retain today's innovative, entrepreneurial, and mission driven workforce.

    Peter Kant, CEO Enabled Intelligence

  • From the introductory preface, The Conscious Workplace draws you in with Shaara Roman’s amazing capacity for painting a vivid picture of real life characters and the quest for belonging and culture that matters to us at work. Her own story of being a world citizen and the movements through her life sets us up for what it means to be different, to find our voice, and to act as a leader with intention around setting culture. She gives us the research, the why it matters, and the methods to build a more conscious workplace. The book is both illustrative and pragmatic, a perfect blend for the busy leader to read in a few hours. Pick it up today! If you’re my client, it will be a mandatory read!!

    Amazon Reader

  • “A mix of illustrative case studies and practical and proven tips for implementation, The Conscious Workplace is a valuable resource for any leader at any level who understands that culture drives outcomes and who wants to create a conscious culture whether it’s for a large company, a small team or any organization in between.”

    Scott Eblin, Leadership Expert, Best-Selling Author, Global Speaker, & Executive Coach

  • “Finally a business book with actionable insights rather than just fluffy commentary. I love the combination of research + lived experience, and I’m very much looking forward to applying what I’ve learned.”

    Amazon Reader

  • “Way too often, we are sleep walking through the workplace. In The Conscious Workplace, each chapter offers unique and valuable perspective on an eyes-wide open approach to building and enhancing culture in the workplace. With a user friendly chapter by chapter guide, the book clearly walks you through the culture conversation and possible transformation. Using lived experiences, Shaara’s expertise shines through. Want to take your organization from ordinary to extraordinary? Then this is a must read.”

    Beth Yoder Founder & CEO of P3Hired

  • “This book is all I hoped it would be. There are so many great lessons on strengthening a company by prioritizing the people who it’s comprised of. I especially appreciated the takeaways at the end of each chapter.”

    Brooke Latham, Founder & CEO of Social Canvas

  • “The Conscious Workplace is destined to become the owner’s manual for corporate leaders, especially during this post-covid, new world of work. You’ll learn about the power of culture that comes from belonging and purpose and that culture is constantly changing and must be tended to like any great relationship. I’ll be recommending this book to my clients.”

    Steve Gladis, Ph.D., Executive Coach, Team Coach, Author

  • “5/5 stars. I love, love, love this book and have made notes from it which I will start their application anytime soon!”

    Net Galley Reader

  • “I’m very impressed. The Conscious Workplace is a very compelling read. The examples/stories are very relatable and tangible with practical applications. This is a must read for all levels of leaders.”

    Betty Thompson, Chief People Officer Booz Allen and SHRM Board Member