Chapter 4
How Inclusive Are You? Assessing Your Effectiveness as a Leader
IN THIS CHAPTER
Discovering your passion for being a great leader
Taking an inventory of your unique leadership skills and talents
Assessing your leadership style
Recognizing your personal brand, reputation, and credibility
Analyzing how inclusive you really are
Leaders play an instrumental role in creating an inclusive and equitable workplace environment. Those who are most effective are aware of their strengths and they work to enhance them.
Inclusive leaders possess the unique abilities to recognize and highlight each team member’s individual strengths. They provide psychological safety for employees to share their thoughts and ideas freely. In addition, inclusive leaders ensure underrepresented voices are heard and amplified. They encourage diverse thinking, have diverse boards, and lead on the handling of cultural issues.
However, not all leaders provide inclusive workplaces, and many are unsure of how ...
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