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From unaware to advocate: Steps to becoming an inclusive leader
From unaware to advocate: Steps to becoming an inclusive leader
5 minutes
Jennifer Brown, a leading DEI author, outlines a four-stage journey towards inclusive leadership:
- Unaware: At this stage, you are oblivious to issues of inclusion and exclusion, often believing there isn’t a problem.
- Aware: You awaken to the realities of bias and discrimination, often through personal experiences or new information.
- Active: With newfound awareness, you start experimenting with inclusive language, sharing personal truths, and leading inclusive practices.
- Advocate: In this aspirational stage, you actively push for inclusivity and change, showing confidence and relentless effort in your advocacy.
Follow these steps to advance your journey:
Instructions:
1
Reflect on your stage:
Assess which stage you are currently in. Where do you see yourself?
2
Identify inclusion vs. exclusion:
Observe your immediate and broader team. Where do you see inclusion? Where do you see exclusion?
3
Plan to be more inclusive:
Develop a plan to incorporate inclusive practices in your daily leadership tasks. Identify three specific actions you can take over the next month.
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