Inclusive Leadership

In a time of increasing divisiveness in politics and society, there is a desperate need for leaders to bring people together and leverage the power of diversity and inclusion. Inclusive Leadership provides leaders with guidance and hands-on strategies for fostering inclusion.

In a time of increasing divisiveness in politics and society there is a desperate need for leaders to bring people together and leverage the power of diversity and inclusion. Inclusive Leadership: Transforming Diverse Lives, Workplaces, and Societies provides leaders with guidance and hands-on strategies for fostering inclusion and explains how and why it matters.

*Inclusive Leadership* explores cutting-edge theory, research, practice, and experience on the pivotal role of leadership in promoting inclusion in diverse teams, organizations, and societies. Chapters are authored by leading scholars and practitioners in the fields of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. The book is solidly grounded in research on inclusive leadership development, diversity management, team effectiveness, organization development, and intergroup relations. Alongside the exhaustive scholarship are practical suggestions for making teams, groups, organizations, and the larger society more inclusive and, ultimately, more productive.

Leaders and managers at all levels, HR professionals, and members of diverse teams will find Inclusive Leadership invaluable in becoming more effective at cultivating inclusive climates and realizing its many benefits-including innovation, enhanced team and organizational performance, and social justice.

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"As a life-long educator, I believe that the key to addressing our collective needs and to fostering equity and justice is to harness and develop the power of every individual to fully realize their potential and contribute to the larger community in ways that are grounded in and honor their identities and backgrounds. Inclusive leadership is fundamental to doing this, and this timely volume provides a thorough roadmap. It's a great go-to resource during these turbulent times!" Ana Mari Cauce, PhD, Presidentand Professor of Psychology, University of Washington, USA "A powerful new perspective on leadership! Ferdman, Prime, & Riggio's excellent new book provides a crucial tool for inclusive leadership to grow and strengthen your organization. A must read!" Marshall Goldsmith, PhD, USA, Thinkers50 World's Most Influential Thinker,and New York Times #1 bestselling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There "Changing organizations and societies to dismantle the legacy of racial oppression requires new visions and new leadership capacities. This timely volume provides much-needed perspectives and actionable steps to help move us into a more equitable and inclusive future." David M. Porter, Jr., PhD, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, USA "Inclusive leadership has never been more important, and this timely collection of powerful essays by leading thinkers lays the groundwork for cultivating inclusive leadership that promotes equity, justice and vitality for all types of people, especially those who traditionally hold less power or privilege. An essential resource for anyone who seeks to promote inclusion at all levels of the organization." Laura Morgan Roberts, PhD, Professor of Practice, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, USA, and co-editor, Race, Work, and Leadership: New Perspectives on the Black Experience "Filled with wise and practical insights and suggestions, this book is a must read for leaders who want to build a great organization and win in these extraordinarily challenging times." Steve Reinemund, Retired Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo, and Former Dean, Wake Forest University School of Business, USA "Anyone who calls themselves a leader should read this book. Based in the best of practice and science, the thoughtful and expert perspectives woven through each chapter offer crucial insights toward achieving positive change." Eden King, PhD, Diversityand Inclusion Scholar,Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Psychology at Rice University, USA,and Past President, Society of Industrial-Organizational Psychology "Now more than ever, workplaces need to be transformed--diverse teams make better decisions than homogeneous ones, and leaders can set the tone from the top. Although the leadership of organizations has become more diverse in recent years, is it enough? How do we ensure that all members of an organization feel they actually belong? Ferdman, Prime, and Riggio provide us a roadmap for how to conceptualize inclusive leadership, why it is important, and how to achieve it. Rooted in social psychology and organizational behavior, this volume belongs on the bookshelves of leaders across all sectors of society." Peter Salovey, PhD, Presidentand Chris Argyris Professor of Psychology, Yale University, USA "I'm writing this three weeks after George Floyd was killed, and I'm inundated with calls from organizational leaders who are inspired to advance racial equity, but who're flummoxed as to where to start. In this comprehensive anthology, they will find a bounty of ideas and practices -- grounded in theory and research -- that address the critical importance of inclusive leadership in fostering diverse, equitable and inclusive teams, organizations and societies. A must-read!" Kumea Shorter-Gooden, PhD, Former Chief Diversity Officer, University of Maryland, College Park, USA, and Co-author, Shifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in America "The timeliness of this book is commendable. By examining the type of leadership required to cultivate inclusion at a community and societal level, the authors address a real need during the COVID-19 pandemic, when inequalities have become more pronounced. The book contains useful strategies and frameworks for all to benefit from." Nene Molefi, CEO, Mandate Molefi Consultants, South Africa "Most organizations talk about the vital importance of diverse perspectives in driving organizational success, however when it comes to creating an inclusive culture for their diverse workforces, they often fall short. What truly drives change is well-grounded information that provides direction for action. This book offers all of that and more." Donna Sharp, Associate Dean, Executive Education, UCLA Anderson School of Management, USA "Being an inclusive leader doesn't happen naturally.Inclusive Leadership is a skill.It can be learned.And that learning requires studying the views of expertspractitioners, role models, and scholars.The chapter authors in this book have much to offer those who want to be an inclusive leader. And the world needs everyone to be an inclusive leader." Julie O'Mara, Board Chair, The Centre for Global Inclusion, Co-author, Global D&I Benchmarks: Standards for Organizations Around the World andPast-President, American Society for Training and Development (now ATD), USA "Now more than ever, organizations need to challenge their dominant leadership paradigms. The future of work lies in fostering inclusive leadership for all of our teams, organizations, and communities. This outstanding volume, which brings together perspectives, insights, and best practices from leading thinkers and practitioners in the field, provides the deep guidance that is needed to help leaders develop these new skills and mindsets." Allan H. Church, PhD, Senior Vice President Global Talent Management, PepsiCo,and Co-editor, Handbook of Strategic 360 Feedback "Inclusive Leadership is a valuable addition to the field of diversity and inclusion.The collection of perspectives and resources included in the text provides a guidebook for creating and transforming organizational cultures to be more inclusive of all of their employees, customers and stakeholders.Perhaps the most valuable a…