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Five Questions to Ask to Be a More Inclusive Leader

Five Questions to Ask to Be a More Inclusive Leader

Total video time: 27m
Expert instructor: Viva Asmelash
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What you’ll learn

Describe the core concepts of inclusive leadership.
Apply strategies to build an inclusive mindset.
Address biases in yourself and within your organization.
Integrate inclusive communication practices.
Identify and remove barriers to career development for employees.
Set and monitor clear inclusion goals within your teams.

Skills you’ll gain

Leadership Diversity People management

Are you an inclusive leader? In this course, Viva Asmelash shares five key questions to help you become a more inclusive leader. Learn how to acknowledge and address bias, provide equal opportunities for growth, and foster a sense of belonging and accountability in the workplace. By the end of this course, you'll be ready to create a healthy, productive work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

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    Drive shared success through inclusive leadership Do you have to choose between a moral or business case for inclusive leadership? 1m
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    Build cultural competence and inclusive leadership Recognizing the fundamental principles of inclusive leadership is essential for creating a work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. 4m
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    Boost employee engagement with inclusive leadership Unlocking higher levels of innovation and shared success is possible. 3m
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    How do I build awareness of identities? Unsurfaced and unchecked biases can lead to unfair treatment and hinder a true sense of inclusion and belonging on your team. 3m
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    How do I build intentional relationships? Operating with integrity is the foundation of being an inclusive leader. 4m
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    How do I foster a sense of belonging? Creating a supportive and engaging work environment starts with psychological safety for all team members, regardless of their identities and past experiences. 2m
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    How do I invest equally in everyone’s growth? As a leader and colleague, you can be a champion of someone’s strengths and aspirations, having lasting impact on their career trajectory. 2m
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    How am I holding myself and others accountable? Growing as a leader requires consistent effort. 3m
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    Foster an inclusive and innovative work culture Thank you for watching this course! 1m

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded upon successful completion of the course.

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Instructor

Viva Asmelash

Viva is a co-founder of Liberation Labs and specializes in inclusive instructional design, employee engagement, and facilitating critical team conversations. Her professional purpose is to create spaces where people feel truly seen and inspired to be their best, most authentic selves. Viva leads high-impact, inclusive leadership development programs, delivers keynote speeches, moderates and produces panel discussions, and crafts custom DEI workshops for organizations such as HubSpot, IDEO U, Reading Partners, and Capital Group. She also co-authored the viral 2023 Harvard Business Review article Creating Psychological Safety for Black Women at Your Company.

Workplace Consultant and Certified Inclusion Strategist Viva Asmelash

Viva Asmelash

Workplace Consultant and Certified Inclusion Strategist

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How GoSkills helped Chris

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