Toolkit
The manager's guide to inclusion and belonging: Tools to navigate specific leadership challenges using inclusive leadership
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April 21, 2022
Leaders play an outsized role in creating inclusive cultures for their organizations and teams. But what does it mean to lead inclusively? The foundations of inclusive leadership are foundations of good leadership more generally: purpose, self-awareness, humility, curiosity, and collaboration. These core leadership competencies foster an environment where team members feel seen, safe, respected, and, ultimately, a sense of belonging. These tools will help you navigate specific leadership challenges using inclusive leadership.
Foundations of inclusive leadership
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Purpose
I am committed to our organization’s values, and I will consistently orient us to purpose.
Conversation Guide
Hard
Self-awareness
I am aware of personal and organizational biases, and I will enact strategies to make every team member feel safe.
Curiosity
I am curious about others, and I will respect how you view and experience the world.
Collaboration
I am collaborative, and I will empower our team to leverage the full power of our diversity
Humility
I am humble, and I will admit my mistakes and learn from criticism.
Conversation Guide
Medium