Chapter 6The Inclusive Leader

Inclusive leaders have a heightened awareness of the needs of the people around them. And because they have such a rare gift for listening, they’re better able to tap into the talents and ideas of members of their team. As a result, they create an environment that’s both collaborative and understanding. We’ll elaborate on the value of the Inclusive leader in Chapter 14, but in this chapter we want to dig beneath the surface to understand what makes this style of leader tick. More specifically, we want to help Inclusive leaders recognize some of the not-so-obvious psychological factors that can hold them back.

If you’re an Inclusive leader, you’re probably very patient and accommodating. Through your soft-spoken, ...

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