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Generous Inclusion

When you have an opportunity to bring others into a conversation, you are inviting collaboration. You are recognizing the value of another’s contributions.

In this case I mean all voices. Those at more junior levels who have relevant expertise, those in different parts of the organization who have perspectives unique to your team, and those from diverse backgrounds and life experiences who are often left out and will bring a richness to the thinking.

This practice can happen at any leadership level. It’s less about hierarchy and more about valuing input. When included for their expertise and unique point of view, people are inspired; they feel more personally empowered, more valued. You build goodwill. These ...

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