006: How Leaders Should Prepare For Supporting Communities During Social Justice Crises

In today’s interlude episode, I am sharing my thoughts on how leaders can support their team members in underrepresented communities after external crises occur within these communities.

Leaders should acknowledge tragedies and events impacting these communities and have crucial conversations about how their teams and organizations can show allyship, but it's critical that leaders engage in reflection and inner work first, starting with these questions:

1. What is my motivation?
2. What is uncomfortable about this for me?
3. What do I need to learn and unlearn?

I break down what to consider when reflecting on these three questions and why it’s so important to do so before you start a conversation with your team.

Lois Jeffers, Host of the Lead with Lois podcast, is a lawyer turned Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practitioner, and an Executive Leadership Coach. She knows what it’s like to make a major pivot in your career and embrace leadership. In the Lead with Lois podcast, Lois teaches you how to lead from within and take a multi-dimensional approach to leadership. If you are interested in revamping your career or developing inclusive leadership skills, Lois offers laser-focused executive coaching to get you there. Read more about her programs at https://www.loisjeffers.com and book a free Discovery Call with her today.

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