Editor’s Note: How Leaders Can Work to Advance Their Organizations' DEIB Initiatives

There has been much discussion over the last few years about the need for diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) in how companies operate. However, being diverse, equitable, and inclusive is not enough. Organizations fail to retain employees from underrepresented groups because they don’t feel like they belong. Creating a sense of belonging in the workplace results in high employee
performance. As organizations explore ways to become more diverse and inclusive, what skills might help them be more successful?
 
In the June edition of Leadership Excellence, we have included a few articles that explore the most practical solutions to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.
 

In her article, Overcoming The Fatigue Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion, Farzana Nayani shares a number of ideas to overcome the feeling of DEI fatigue and ways to keep many important efforts at the forefront of your organization.
 
As organizations continue to look inward into their own practices, we must ask ourselves how we are evaluating the potential for leadership roles. Are there behavioral differences that bias us based on gender? How can we set women up for success given the ongoing gender inequities? Stefanie Mockler and Melissa Vazquez-Hornik’s article, Evaluating Leadership Potential: Shifting Standards For Women And Men, includes answers to all these questions and more.
 
Inclusive Leaders Create And Sustain A Winning Culture by Dale S. Rose highlights what inclusion is all about and how leaders who follow the inclusive leadership path will win in the long run.
 
The Missing DEI Strategy: Cultivating Inclusive Leadership by Natasha Nicholson talks about what makes leaders inclusive, how they behave, why they are so important, and what you can do to cultivate this kind of leadership.
 
In brief, the core understanding of current trends and nuances within DEI can help you shape your leadership strategies for the future. And now is the time to plan ahead!
 
We hope you enjoy reading all the articles and find some helpful tips and takeaways from this issue of Leadership Excellence.  Do let us know your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback on our articles.
 
Happy Reading!
 

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