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 In the spirit of creating an inclusive environment and focusing externally on what other companies have done to promote equity and inclusion, let's discuss what actions leaders can take to have an impact on their areas of influence, be it professionally or personally and create in inclusive environment.   Since the George Floyd protests in 2020 employers have begun to place a greater emphasis on DEI initiatives in the workplace (Golden, 2024). Companies have invested in hiring and promoting cultures of inclusivity, leadership for diversity initiatives and training for employees at all levels.   Job postings include statements related to workplace DEI practices, and younger professionals are accustomed to hearing about DEI initiatives as a routine business matter. Employers need to hear the message of their employees around DEI. They need to realize if they are not proactive and promoting inclusivity, their employees will observe their stance and act accordingly. In ...

Power & Politics Navigating an organization and building connections are crucial skills for many professions, especially for leaders. Leaders and managers wield power and authority to make decisions within their operations. Their leadership style and traits can influence their desire for power. Surgency is a trait associated with a high need for power. If you have a strong affinity for surgency, having and using power is important to you as a leader (Lussier, 2016). Maintaining control is crucial. In contrast, traits like Agreeableness and Conscientiousness focus more on influencing people to achieve desired results rather than using power to control how results are achieved (Lussier, 2016). Power can be either positional or personal (Lussier, 2016). There are various types of power and influencing tactics, including legitimate, reward, coercive, referent, expert, information, and connection power (Lussier, 2016). The situation dictates which type of power is used, and lea...