Authentic leadership is a loaded term isn’t it? Find out why Authentic Leaders develop Inclusive organisations Here are some key messages from this episode * The 4 Qualities of an Authentic Leader * The hidden assumption of Authentic Leadership * How Authentic Leadership creates Inclusive organisations and much much more Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: Authentic Leaders encourage people to be their true selves “Authentic leaders encourage open communication and their followers’ ability to be their “true selves”, they create an open and fair work environment” This study found that this increased employee perceptions of inclusion.  Authentic Leaders increase employee perceptions of Inclusion “They found that being included shows employees they are important, valued and trusted. Employees who feel included are more likely to experience greater self-worth as members of the organisation and more likely to help their co-workers manage and prevent problems, demonstrate initiative, show up on time, overlook inconveniences and care about their organisation’s status in the marketplace. Who doesn’t want this?” Authentic Leaders can create a Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion “This directly speaks to the identity work I mentioned earlier, when employees spend less time on identity work, they can spend more time on their jobs! That’s a nice punchy, clear, specific business case for diversity right there.” Check out these related episodes of the show Identity Work & Employee Resource Groups A Reason Why Leaders Get So Frustrated About Diversity Hiring That Doesn’t Get Discussed Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.     Work with me 1:1  2.     Get Practical Book Insights  3.     Get our Free Email Course  For everything else check this https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion