Inclusion is one of the most important values that we can foster in the workplace. When employees feel like they are a part of a team, and that their unique perspectives are valued, they are more likely to be productive and innovative. In this episode, we will discuss how to create a culture that values inclusivity. We also explore the benefits of building such a culture in business. How can we build cultures that value inclusivity? If our workplaces foster a sense of inclusion by providing opportunities for individuals to celebrate their differences, what happens in business?

Highlights: 

01:36 We all have an opportunity to have our own little drop in the pond or drop in the ocean to make a difference to those around us.

04:29 Allow those ambiverts, extroverts and introverts to share the floor equally. 

07:07 If we are present listening, taking in the information and pausing and making sure that what we then have to contribute is appropriate, respectful and on target with the conversation at hand. 

08:12 Having a crucial conversation and allowing people to, when you listen to them and you hear what they want out of it, it allows them to open up further. .

10:58 We can think especially as leaders, we can think we have a lot of the answers and especially in areas like including people and building a workplace culture or corporate culture there can be this sense that okay I know what I'm doing, I know how to lead, I know how to be a leader and what don't I know?

Contact

Kristin Gupta website 

Special Guests: 

Sara Deacon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeacon/

Jonathan Heider: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-d-heider/