7 | Minette Norman: Creating a boldly inclusive culture

Have you ever wondered why truly inclusive work environments are so hard to come by? I mean, how many teams have you been a part of that you'd describe as inclusive? *chirp chirp*

Today's conversation delves into the heart of leadership itself, exploring how self-awareness and inclusivity can drive change and innovation in any field. Despite the growing attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion, work culture is still stuck in incremental change mode. This is a call to action for leaders at all levels to challenge that, starting within themselves.

(0:11:17) - What is boldly inclusive leadership?

(0:21:15) - The role of embracing the unknown

(0:26:32) - Being a leader is being real

(0:40:12) - The essential step of taking care of your inner state

Today's Guest

Minette Norman is an author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry. Minette has extensive experience leading internationally distributed teams and believes that when groups embrace diversity in all its forms, breakthroughs emerge, and innovation accelerates.

Minette is a keynote speaker on topics of inclusive leadership, psychological safety, collaborative teams, and empathy and the co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human. Her second book, The Boldly Inclusive Leader was released this month.

Connect with Minette: https://www.minettenorman.com/

Read Minette's excellent new book, The Boldly Inclusive Leader: boldlyinclusiveleader.com

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Intro/outro music by Youssouf Karembe (licensed). Listen to the full track here.

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Episode keywords: Inclusive Leadership, Self-Awareness, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Neuroscience, People Management, Adaptation, Resilience, Change and Innovation, Representation of Women, Marginalized Groups, Tech Leadership, Creativity, Leadership Style

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