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Strategies for promoting inclusivity
How to address unconscious bias
How to create a diverse and inclusive workplace
The most important trait
If a leader wants to know what is the most important trait, commitment is the most critical.
For those working around a leader, the single most important trait is a leader's visible awareness of bias - a leader that constantly challenges their own bias and encourage others to note their pre-conceived leanings. Raters also care about humility and empathy.
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Putting the traits to work
Put the traits into practice is to establish a diverse personal advisory board (PAD) - a group of peers who have regular contact with the leader and whom the leader trusts to have straight conversations. These trusted advisers can give leaders feedback on interpersonal behaviors that su...
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Feeling included in organizations
What leaders say and will contribute up to 70 % to whether an individual will feeling included.
The more people feel included, the more they speak up, go the extra mile, and collaborate.
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Traits inclusive-leaders share
- They articulate an authentic commitment to diversity, challenge the status quo, hold others accountable, and make diversity and inclusion a personal priority.
- They are modest about capabilities, admit mistakes, and create the space for others to contribute.
- T...
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Humility
Humble leaders will acknowledge their vulnerability to bias and ask for feedback on their blind spots and habits.
Research shows that awareness of bias combined with high levels of humility can increase raters' feelings of inclusion up to 25%.
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Empathy
Raters want their leaders to understand their viewpoint and experience with empathy, not just as a dry intellectual exercise.
When a leader shows empathy, it makes the leader more approachable, trustworthy and shows their eagerness to work with and support peers, colleagues and supe...
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