Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Dummies

Chapter 16

Moving from Unconscious Bias to Inclusive Leadership

IN THIS CHAPTER

Recognizing how inclusive leadership impacts the work environment and the bottom line

Identifying the qualities of inclusive leaders

Watching out for major indicators of poor leadership

Tracking microbehaviors that contribute to inclusivity

As the workforce becomes more global, diverse, multigenerational, and multicultural, and work gets done in different ways and from different locations, the need for more inclusive leadership is imperative. Becoming an inclusive leader isn’t as easy as it sounds. It’s much more than having a title, giving a hug, and being nice. It requires intentionality. It demands a paradigm shift and openness to different ways of thinking and doing things. It means leaning into some discomfort and demonstrating courage to embrace the unknown and the unfamiliar.

These requirements of 21st century leaders are driven by the needs and expectations of the new generation of workers who have changed the way the work gets done and the way that leaders lead. As a result, the ability for ...