

Brené with Aiko Bethea and Ruchika Tulshyan on the Heart of Leadership, Part 1 of 2
4 snips Oct 24, 2022
Aiko Bethea and Ruchika Tulshyan, key figures in personal and professional growth, delve into the heart of belonging and leadership. They discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion work, exploring the challenges and the necessity of inner growth for true transformation in organizations. The conversation emphasizes creating inclusive environments, addressing systemic issues, and embracing awkwardness, bravery, and kindness for impactful work.
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Beyond the Business Case
- The demand for a business case in DEIB work stems from a lack of understanding of the deeper human and emotional reasons for inclusion.
- True connection and emotional literacy are essential but often overlooked foundations for this work.
Create Space to Foster Safety
- Leaders must intentionally create and name space for vulnerability and inclusion to foster psychological safety.
- This includes acknowledging power dynamics and encouraging conversations about identity and equity.
Speed Over Inclusion Choice
- Organizations often choose speed over diversity and inclusion when pressured to fill roles quickly.
- This reflects a conscious choice to sacrifice inclusive culture for expediency.