Inclusive leadership
Inclusive leadership is a style of leadership that values and respects the perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals.
Inclusive leadership involves creating a culture where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to contribute their unique talents and ideas. Inclusive leaders actively seek out diverse viewpoints, listen with empathy, and ensure that all voices are heard. They also champion diversity and equity, working to create a fair and inclusive environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities for growth and advancement.
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March, 2019
Why Inclusive Leaders Are Good for Organizations, and How to Become One
In today's workforce, companies are increasingly forming diverse teams, yet achieving high performance necessitates inclusive leadership, ensuring all members feel respected, valued, and inspired. Research involving 3,500 employee ratings of 450 leaders identified six key behaviors of inclusive leadership, highlighting the tendency for leaders to overestimate their inclusivity.
April, 2021
How Inclusive Is Your Leadership?
Effective leadership requires white leaders to bridge connections with BIPOC employees and for BIPOC leaders to bond with them, ensuring workplace inclusion; however, many leaders, regardless of race, lack the explicit behaviors needed for change. To address this gap, the author proposes a research-based tool for assessing and training managers in inclusive leadership and authentic connection with marginalized groups.
