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Part VI: Inclusive Leadership: The Hands - What We Need To Do

Welcome to the 6th and final episode of our series INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP: HEAD, HEART, and HANDS. We have covered a lot on what you need to know, feel, and do to advance from being mere believers to actual builders of inclusive workplaces. In this episode, Marvin King, Lead Facilitator for SOAR's black men leadership development program, and Allen Cawley, SOAR's COO, conclude the topic of the HANDS with a roadmap for what to do to strengthen that inclusive leadership muscle. As we end this series, we know you will be inspired to move the needle forward and equipped with the tools to do so. Don't miss an episode in this 6-part series as we continue to talk about how to become more intentional inclusive leaders. Like and follow us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lead-in/id1618829773] and on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/soarlead/] @soarlead. From this conversation, you will learn: ● Six Signature Traits of Inclusive Leaders ● Three Tactics for Inclusive Leaders so you can move forward in the DOING of this work ● What it means to create your own cultural roadmap for your inclusive leadership journey ● Why we should get into good trouble.

Part V: Inclusive Leadership: The Hands - What We Need To Do

Welcome to episode 5 of our series on INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP. We are breaking down this very large topic into three sections: The HEAD, HEART, and HANDS. In this episode, Marvin King, Lead Facilitator, and Allen Cawley, SOAR's COO, move to the topic of the HANDS…what you need to DO as an inclusive leader. We asked Allen and Marvin to literally throw out their scripts and talk with vulnerability and honesty about their journey to become more inclusive leaders TOGETHER. What you will hear in this episode of the series is powerful. Don't miss an episode in this 6-part series as we continue to talk about how to become more intentional inclusive leaders. Like and follow us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lead-in/id1618829773] and on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/soarlead/] @soarlead. From this conversation, you will learn: ● How to develop a relationship of trust within diverse groups ● Why privilege is important to acknowledge and talk openly about in our social circles ● The power of sharing your privilege and taking others on the journey with you

Part IV: Inclusive Leadership: The Heart - What We Need To Feel

Welcome to Episode 4 of our series on INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP. If you’ve been listening in, you know that we are breaking down this very large topic into three sections: The HEAD, HEART, and HANDS. In this episode, you will hear the second part of Marvin King and Allen Cawley’s discussion of the HEART - or what we need to FEEL - when it comes to inclusive leadership. The heart is truly the connector between the head and the hands. If you missed the beginning of the HEART conversation, you can catch it in EPISODE 3. Don't miss an episode in this 6-part series as we continue to talk about how to become more intentional inclusive leaders. Like and follow us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lead-in/id1618829773] and on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/soarlead/] @soarlead. From this conversation, you will learn: ● The three things employees want to know about belonging in the workplace; ● How to maintain leadership integrity and create an empathetic culture; ● A personal example of the power of saying “I’m sorry”; ● How to exhibit an empathetic response amidst tough conversations. Links: ● SOAR - https://www.soarlead.com [https://www.soarlead.com/] ● Brene Brown on Empathy - RSA Short https://brenebrown.com/videos/rsa-short-empathy/ [https://brenebrown.com/videos/rsa-short-empathy/]

Part III: Inclusive Leadership: The Heart - What We Need To Feel

Welcome back to Part 3 of our series on INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP. If you’ve been listening in, you know that we are breaking down this very large topic into three sections: The HEAD, HEART, and HANDS. In this series, Allen Cawley, SOAR's COO, and Marvin King, SOAR's head facilitator, let us listen in to what they have termed their ‘car chats’. After years of traveling for workshops together, they have had many honest, respectful, and intentional conversations about inclusivity, which they are now bringing to The Lead In podcast. If you missed the first two episodes on the HEAD - or what leaders need to KNOW - be sure to catch up on those when you have a chance. In this episode, we will hear the first part of their discussion of the HEART - or what we need to FEEL - when it comes to inclusive leadership. Don't miss an episode in this 6-part series as we continue to talk about how to become more intentional inclusive leaders. Like and follow us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lead-in/id1618829773] and on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/soarlead/] @soarlead. From this conversation, you will learn: ● Why knowing people on a personal level strengthens power, even in a corporate setting ● How vulnerability is courageous work, and a key part of leading with heart ● What it means and how to practice leading with empathy Links: ● SOAR - https://www.soarlead.com [https://www.soarlead.com/]

Part II: Inclusive Leadership: The Head - What We Need To Know

Today you’re going to hear part 2 of this series on “Inclusive Leadership: Head, Heart, and Hands”! It’s another really interesting conversation between Allen Cawley, SOAR COO and Marvin King, head facilitator of the SOAR for Black Men leadership development program. As you heard last time, we believe awareness is key to leadership. So they will continue their discussion on the HEAD - or what we need to KNOW to be an intentional and INCLUSIVE leader. If you missed part 1 of the conversation, go back and take a listen to Part I: Inclusive Leadership: The Head - What We Need To Know. Don't miss an episode in this 6-part series as we continue to talk about how to become more intentional inclusive leaders. Like and follow us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lead-in/id1618829773] and on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/soarlead/] @soarlead. From this conversation, you will learn: ● Why courageous curiosity is so important to this work ● The role of psychological safety in inclusivity ● How to practice engaged listening Links: ● SOAR - https://www.soarlead.com [https://www.soarlead.com/]