Minette Norman - Inclusive Leadership Demystified

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Summary:

Minette Norman had spent three decades working in the Silicon Valley software industry when she realized that companies needed a new model for leadership. The outdated leadership styles of the mid-20th century were not going to attract and retain the up-and-coming talent of a younger generation. Today, Minette is an international speaker on inclusive leadership and the award-winning author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader.

In this episode, Minette talks about what it means to be an inclusive leader, the challenges organizations face when embracing inclusive leadership, and why inclusive leadership benefits everyone in an organization.

Chapters

[0:00 - 3:53] Introduction

• Welcome, Minette!
• Today’s Topic: Inclusive Leadership Demystified

[3:54 - 13:34] Minette’s career pivot from working in the software industry to becoming an award-winning author

• There is no one size fits all management style
• How management has (and hasn’t) changed in the last 75 years

[13:35 - 20:44] Key points from Minette’s book, The Boldly Inclusive Leader

• Why leaders should not tiptoe into DE&I
• Why psychological safety is necessary for DE&I

[20:45 - 28:25] The challenges organizations face when embracing inclusive leadership

• Attracting talent when younger workers expect inclusivity
• Why diverse hires alone cannot “solve” inclusivity

[28:26 - 29:42] Closing

• Thanks for listening!

Quotes:

“You’re never going to get it all right as a leader, and so that openness to learning . . . is what we need more of.”

“Organizations that have a higher level of diversity and an inclusive culture have better innovation, better financial performance, and more engaged employees.”
Resources:
The Boldly Inclusive Leader
The Psychological Safety Playbook
Contact:
Minette's LinkedIn
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Podcast Manger: Karissa Harris
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