307 Challenging Your Own BS to Foster Inclusion: Getting Real About Internal Bias and Promoting Authenticity in the Workplace with Risha Grant |Partnering Leadership Global Thought

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are more vital than ever for organizations today. But how can leaders move beyond good intentions to drive real impact? In this engaging episode, inclusion strategist Risha Grant, author of Be Better than Your BS: How Radical Acceptance Empowers Authenticity and Creates a Workplace Culture of Inclusion, offers paradigm-shifting insights for leaders seeking to foster authentic belonging in their teams.

Drawing on over two decades of experience guiding executives, Risha dives into the key traps that derail well-meaning leaders. You'll hear surprising takeaways like why your company's implementation matters more than your intent. Risha also shares how a "BS check" can reveal blindspots and how transparency drives trust when handled right.

Actionable Takeaways:

• Learn why "validate and act" is vital after employees report issues. Hear the common leadership pitfall that invalidates people's experiences.
• Find out how a simple "BS check" can help leaders connect with frontline realities they miss from the top floor.
• Discover why listening without assuming you already know the answers is key for inclusion efforts to work.
• Get examples of how to challenge your own potentially outdated mental models and see situations through others' eyes.
• Hear Risha's perspective on balancing inclusion with constructive debate so neither is compromised.
• Learn small ways we can all extend "radical acceptance" through everyday interactions on the elevator, in the office, and beyond titles.

Recommended Resources

Be Better than Your BS: How Radical Acceptance Empowers Authenticity and Creates a Workplace Culture of Inclusion

Partnering Leadership Conversation with Howard Ross on Belonging, Bias and Building Inclusive Cultures

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