Human-Centered Leadership: Cultivating a High-Performing and Innovative Workplace

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, creating an environment that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusivity is not just important—it's essential for innovation and success. Join Minette Norman, acclaimed author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader, as she guides us through the transformative processes that can help cultivate a thriving and inclusive workplace culture. You’ll learn why focusing solely on diversity metrics might lead your organization astray and how the neuroscience behind inclusion can empower your leadership approach.

Key Takeaways:

- Deepen your understanding of the essential need for inclusion and belonging in the workplace.

- Discover why a narrow focus on diversity isn’t enough.

- Learn practical strategies to become more self-aware, interrupt biases, and manage instinctive defensive reactions.

- Explore techniques for listening with curiosity to diverse viewpoints and practicing empathy under challenging scenarios.

- Gain insights into fostering inclusive team dynamics and enhancing psychological safety within teams.

- Master the art of running inclusive meetings where everyone’s ideas are welcome

Join us to transform your leadership approach and unlock your team's full potential through the power of inclusion. Register now to secure your spot in this enlightening journey towards becoming a boldly inclusive leader!

Minette Norman is an award-winning author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the Silicon Valley software industry and realized that we needed a new, more human leadership model. As the author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader and the co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook, Minette is committed to helping leaders unleash the full potential of the people in their organizations. Named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards, Minette is a recognized leader with a unique perspective. Minette holds degrees in Drama and French from Tufts University and studied at the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris. Learn more about Minette’s work on her website, www.minettenorman.com.

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