Let me ask you… what does it really mean to be an inclusive leader?

Too often, we see organizations claiming to promote diversity, only to learn that it’s far from the truth. It usually takes very little digging to find an all-too-common glass ceiling, problematic workplace cultures, microaggressions, unfair hiring and promotion practices, and so on.

Oftentimes, the organization’s leadership is either unaware of these circumstances, or unaware of just how deep and impactful they truly are. What all organizations need – from small businesses, to Fortune 500s – is a commitment to conscious inclusive leadership.

Inclusive leadership is an approach that actively works toward inclusivity through raw awareness, commitment to truth, and a dedication to doing what’s right. Two key understandings of inclusive leadership are that:

  1. A sense of belonging is critical to individual and organizational success, and that;
  2. Traditional ways of doing things are inherently divisive and exclusionary.
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Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi—who competed at an event in Korea without wearing the headscarf mandated for all Iranian female athletes—was cheered on by a large crowd of supporters upon her arrival at the Tehran airport on Wednesday, amid nationwide protests across Iran over the death of a 22-year-old woman at the hands of the country’s morality police.

Key Facts

Rekabi, who arrived at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport from Seoul, was greeted with applause and chants of “Elnaz is a heroine.”

The climber, who was wearing a black cap and a hoodie, was then hugged by her family and handed a bunch of flowers.

In an interview with Iranian State TV, Rekabi reiterated that her dressing choice was “unintentional” and her headscarf fell off “inadvertently” as

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The Role Of Technology In Improving Africa’s Healthcare System

Africa has the world’s least developed health system. — It is underfunded, understaffed, and overstretched.

The first thing to note is that Africa is a diverse continent with diverse governance structures, especially in the Francophone and Anglophone countries, whose governance reflects their colonial masters’.

Nevertheless, almost all African countries share similar thematic issues, particularly those of Sub-Saharan Africa.

In a paper submitted to the observer research foundation (ORF), the authors (Mwai, Daniel, and Theresa Ndavi) narrowed down these challenges to five main issues:

  • Leadership and governance challenges

Across legislation, community participation, resource allocation, and application of national health research protocols, there is a lack of adequate leadership.

  • A shortage of healthcare workers

Specifically trained health workers and health workers, in general, are in short supply. 2030 is projected to mark the peak of this shortage at 6.1 million.

Throughout many areas

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As a small business owner, it may seem unnecessary to maintain a data storage system. Today, every business generates massive amounts of data regardless of the organization’s size. Data management is necessary for small businesses to ensure effective planning and communication, minimize errors and support regulatory compliance. 

While storage management may initially appear challenging, creating a system can make it easier. You can utilize your large data sets more effectively through careful planning and the proper tools to improve operations, enhance customer experience, and build your brand. Here are some helpful tips to protect and make the most of your information.

1. Remove Redundant Data

The best thing about Cloud storage is that it’s a safe place to manage the storage of your data to prevent physical damage, theft, and cyberattacks. So, you can get to your files remotely, reducing the need for costly servers and software. Removing redundant

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September 19, 2022 |
Category: Blog, Intelligent Leadership

Like trust, respect is a precious social currency in the context of intelligent leadership. Intelligent leaders know that their positions do not grant them any implicit respect. If they want the respect of their peers and reports, they must earn it. Authentic, caring, and empowering leadership automatically earns respect, appreciation, and admiration.

You can’t ask for, demand, or beg for respect. In today’s workplace and in the context of the horizontal hierarchies that modern leadership has introduced, leaders and employees must earn and offer respect.

On one hand, respect is an indispensable component of civilized human existence. However, it’s also a powerful leadership tool. As Mormon leader Thomas S. Monson once remarked, when we treat people as they are, they will likely remain as they are. When we treat them as if they were what their potential allows them to be, they

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