Inclusive Leadership

"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. Its a great go-to resource during these turbulent times!" Ana Mari Cauce, PhD, President & Professor of Psychology, University of Washington, USA "A powerful new perspective on leadership! Ferdman, Prime, & Riggios excellent new book provides a crucial tool for inclusive leadership to grow and strengthen your organization. A must read!" Marshall Goldsmith, PhD, USA, Thinkers50 Worlds Most Influential Thinker, & New York Times #1 bestselling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Wont 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 that 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, diversity & inclusion scholar, Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Psychology at Rice University, USA, & 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, President & Chris Argyris Professor of Psychology, Yale University, USA "I'm writing this three weeks after George Floyd was killed, and Im 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!&

Bernardo M. Ferdman, PhD, has worked with leaders and organizations for over three decades to bring inclusion to life. He is an award-winning scholar-practitioner and consultant, distinguished professor emeritus of organizational psychology, and Fellow of SIOP, SCP, APA, and other groups. He has published and presented extensively on inclusion, diversity, and related topics. Jeanine Prime, PhD, is a researcher and advisor who has worked with corporate clients to create inclusive workplaces for over twenty years. She has held research leadership roles at Catalyst and more recently at Gartner. Her expertise includes stereotyping, implicit bias, change management, and inclusive leadership. Ronald E. Riggio, PhD, is the Henry R. Kravis Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology at Claremont McKenna College. A social/personality psychologist and leadership scholar, he has published over a dozen authored or edited books and more than 150 articles/book chapters. His research interests are in leadership, team processes, and organizational communication.

Part I. From Exclusion to Inclusion: The Challenges of Inclusive Leadership 1. Inclusive Leadership: The Fulcrum of Inclusion 2. Exclusion of Inclusion in Leadership Theories 3. Stigmatization, Subordination, or Marginalization?: The Complexity of Social Disadvantage Across Gender and Race 4. Why Diversity Needs Inclusion and How Leaders Make it Happen 5. The Problem of Inclusion from a Multicultural Perspective Part II. Leadership Practices for Fostering and Benefiting from Inclusive Interpersonal and Team Dynamics 6. Inclusive Leadership in Complex Times: Leading with Vulnerability and Integrity 7. Inclusive Leadership Practices: The Power of Microbehaviors 8. Inclusive Leadership from the Inside Out 9. Embracing the Weird: Developing Inclusive Leadership Competency by Leveraging Uniqueness 10. Boundary-Spanning Leadership: Strategies to Create a More Inclusive and Effective Network 11. A Leader's Guide to Fostering Inclusion by Creating a Positive Diversity Climate 12. Inclusive Leadership: Leaders as Architects of Inclusive Workgroup Climates 13. Team Inclusion Over Time: The Case for Early Intervention Part III. Leadership Practices for Building Inclusive Organizations 14. Responsible Inclusive Leadership: A Whole System Collective Process Outcome 15. Diversity Workspaces: Pathways for Cultivating Inclusion in Diverse Organizations 16. Engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations: A Developmental Approach 17. Inclusive Leadership: Driving Multilevel Organizational Change 18. Peak Moments of Inclusion Among Brothers and Sisters in Arms Part IV. Leadership Practices for Fostering Inclusive Societies 19. Inclusion in a Multicultural Society 20. Leadership Excellence in a Pluralistic Society: The Role of Identity and Inclusive Leadership 21. Inclusive Leadership: Essential to Reviving Civil Discourse in a Healthy Democracy 22. The Practice of Inclusive Leadership in Disruptive and Poralizing Times Part V. Approaches and Resources for Developing Inclusive Leadership 23. Accelerating the Development of Inclusive Leadership in Global Materials Organization 24. Developing Inclusive Ethical Leaders: An Experiential Service-Learning Approach to Leadership Development Among Millennials 25. The Role of White Male Culture in Engaging White Men to be Inclusive Leaders 26. Navigating Inclusion as a Leader: Lessons from the Field 27. Inspiring Inclusion with the Appreciative Leadership Lotus Model 28. How to Develop and Support Leadership that Contributes to a More Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Society Part VI. Reflections and Conclusion 29. Inclusive Leadership: Insights and Implications