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How to Be an Inclusive Leader

Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive

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We know why diversity is important, but how do we drive real change at work? Diversity and inclusion expert Jennifer Brown provides a step-by-step guide for the personal and emotional journey we must undertake to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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 mind-sets 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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    • Library Journal

      July 26, 2019

      Brown (founder & CEO, Jennifer Brown Consulting; host, Will To Change podcast) states that the aim of this book is to help people understand actions they can take to empower change in the workplace regarding inclusion. The author produces a step-by-step guide that assists readers in making real progress. She delineates a four-stage "Inclusive Leader Continuum," starting with "Unaware," then "Aware," followed by "Active" and "Advocate." This continuum involves not a single process but rather stages through different areas of diversity. For example, one could be active on issues relating to physical disability issues, but unaware of gender issues. According to Brown, if only one thing is taken away from this book, it should be that an inclusive leader must take action; having good intentions is not enough. Included are several stories of real-life examples, with each chapter ending with next steps and questions for reflection. VERDICT This resource encourages readers to consider all aspects of inclusion, even the less obvious ones. Brown asserts that one need not be in a position of power to make a difference; anyone can advocate for what's right, though it won't always be easy.--Bonnie A. Tollefson, Rogue Valley Manor Lib., Medford, OR

      Copyright 2019 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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