When Leadership Matters Vol 2 2025 New - Flipbook - Page 25
When Leadership Matters
guidance on creating productive spaces that invite the type
of conversations that challenge our norms and extend
grace when mistakes are made. That type of leadership
must be modeled and include active listening to facilitate
productive dialogue that promotes understanding,
patience, and growth.
Advancing racial equity requires an ongoing
commitment and a willingness to learn and grow. By
embracing the principles and practices explored in this
book, you have the power to become a transformative
leader who fosters inclusion, champions justice, and paves
the way for a more equitable future. Let us join hands and
embark on this collective mission to create a world where
everyone has equal opportunities to thrive. Together, we
can and will not only make a difference, but we will be the
difference.
When ready, leaders must challenge deeply held
beliefs that can be rooted in some form of bias. One such
way to challenge some of the nuances of this is to embark
on a thought-provoking exploration of the ways in which
the concept of professionalism can inadvertently reinforce
and perpetuate systemic racism. By shedding light on this
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