Many leaders discuss inclusivity, yet they often neglect to reflect on how their leadership actually embodies these values in practice. This exercise will assist you in taking the initial step to overcome this barrier and promote inclusion within your team.
The exercise
Finish the following questions and incomplete sentences:
Your unique and personal style of leadership
- How would you describe yourself as a leader?
- “The values I hold as a leader are…”
- “The behaviors that define my leadership style are…”
Inclusive leadership
- What does inclusive leadership mean to you?
- “The values that define an inclusive leader are…”
- “The behaviors that exemplify an inclusive leader are…”
Areas for growth
- What inclusive values do you want to adopt to enhance your leadership style?
- What inclusive behaviors do you want to incorporate more into your leadership approach?
- Based on your responses above, what could be the first step you take to initiate this process?
Subsequent Steps
Transitioning from self-awareness to action is essential for leaders aiming to build trust and ensure that inclusion is genuinely experienced and reflected in team dynamics. Taking proactive steps and assessing your progress through open conversations and feedback is crucial. With the support of your coach, you can leverage the insights and goals established in this exercise to create an effective strategy for testing and further developing your skills as an inclusive leader.