Today we have a fantastic episode lined up for you. Our guest is Johanne Penney, an expert in culturally sensitive leadership and a true advocate for diversity and inclusion.
In this episode, Johanne shares her insights on the importance of understanding the people within your team and emphasises the need for creating safe spaces for feedback to better understand how language can foster inclusion. Johanne also helps us understand the consequences of getting language wrong and how we can best navigate that.
But that's not all, as Johanne leads us through a thought-provoking conversation that covers a wide range of topics. She discusses the importance of leaders staying updated on relevant terms and terminology, the prevalence of bias in recruitment and decision-making processes, and the necessity of advocacy
and allyship to secure inclusion for underrepresented groups.
Now, here are three key takeaways for you to keep in mind
while listening to this episode:
1. Language matters: Understanding the evolving nature of language and staying updated on terminology is essential for inclusive leadership.
2. Action is critical: Leaders have the power and influence to promote diversity, support underrepresented individuals, and disrupt negative processes. It's about proactive change, not just intent.
3. Microaggressions and micro affirmations: Becoming culturally sensitive means actively challenging biases, replacing stereotypes, and recognising the cumulative effect of microaggressions. Building a culture of micro affirmations can make a significant positive impact.
And here's a question for you to reflect on while listening to our conversation with Johanne Penney: How can you use your position of influence or leadership to create a more inclusive environment in your workplace or community?
So, get ready to dive into a conversation filled with valuable insights and practical strategies for cultivating culturally sensitive
leadership. Let's begin our discussion with Johanne Penney.
Enjoy the episode!
LinkedIn: @Johanne Penney
Website: www.AmpUpYourVoice.com
