How to Be an Inclusive Leader

Preface

When I was thinking about the title for this book, including the word how seemed crucial. As a diversity and inclusion consultant and speaker, the question I get asked most often from audiences who are craving guidance, direction, and ideas is, “How can I improve and how do I start?”

Focusing on how inspired me to write this book. Ample literature out there focuses on why—why diversity is important, why it matters, and why leaders everywhere should cultivate cultures where people feel welcomed, supported, and driven to do their best. But, for those I know who are poised and ready to do the work that’s needed, I couldn’t find a clearly written, step-by-step guide that honestly laid out the pieces of the personal and emotional journey we ...