118. Adding Inclusion Shouldn't Be The Goal

You can add diverse imagery to your website, publish an inclusion statement, offer scholarships and welcome people from all racial backgrounds into your business.

 But when a racially harmful incident occurs, what do you do? 

In this episode, I examine the difference between communicating inclusive values and having the knowledge and capacity to lead a racially inclusive space. Through the scenario of a racial slur being used during a live group coaching call, we consider what the leader’s response communicates to the person harmed, the wider community and everyone watching to see whether the business’s stated values will hold.

I also apply the CARE Leadership lens of Compassion, Accountability, Relationship and Equity to the decisions a leader must make when racial harm occurs.

This conversation is an invitation to consider whether you are prepared to recognise harm, respond with integrity and remain accountable for what happens next.

I’ll be taking this work further inside my free live workshop, Creating a Culture of Care In Your Business, happening tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September at 10am AEST.

Register for the free live workshop:
https://anniegichuru.com/workshop/