Human potential is unleashed when we feel like we belong. That's why inclusive workplaces experience higher engagement, performance, and profits. But the reality is that many people still feel unable to bring their true selves to work. In a world where the talent pool is becoming increasingly diverse, it's more important than ever for leaders to truly understand how to support inclusion.
Drawing on years of work with many leading organizations, Jennifer Brown shows what leaders at any level can do to spark real change. She guides readers through the Inclusive Leader Continuum, a set of four developmental stages: unaware, aware, active, and advocate. Brown describes the hallmarks of each stage, the behaviors and mindsets that inform it, and what readers can do to keep progressing. Whether you're a powerful CEO or a new employee without direct reports, there are actions you can take that can drastically change the day-to-day reality for your colleagues and the trajectory of your organization.
Anyone can--and should--be an inclusive leader. Brown lays out simple steps to help you understand your role, boost your self-awareness, take action, and become a better version of yourself in the process. This book will meet you where you are and provide a road map to create a workplace of greater mutual understanding where everyone's talents can shine.
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To build a more inclusive and equitable future, leaders in positions of power and influence must play an active role in disrupting the status quo
- We’re at a point in history in which people are increasingly ready to live their truth, both in their personal lives and at work. The dialogue about the importance of inclusion in our workplaces is accelerating, and people are finding their voices and learning how to use them
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The Inclusive Leader Continuum is a framework to help individuals at all levels infuse inclusion into their behaviors and actions, by shifting their thinking, gaining new perspectives, using their voice, and taking meaningful action to build equitable workplaces
Brother Philip Wilkerson (Fall "17, Theta Rho Lambda), interviews author Jennifer Brown,on his podcast Positive Philter. You can check out the episode by following the link.
