Dr. Steve Yacovelli
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LEAD! BEING A CONSCIOUSLY INCLUSIVE LEADER
Being an effective leader takes not just skill but self-awareness: awareness of what we think consciously but also what our unconscious selves may be thinking, too. And in today's climate we need to ensure that our leadership actions, words, and decisions are done in an open and inclusive manner, despite some biases and stereotypes we may hold.
In this session, we will explore the three areas every leader should focus on in order to be more consciously inclusive. From THINK IN about our own unconscious biases, to SPEAK UP to create a more inclusive organization, to ACT OUT in ways you can foster a feeling of belonging for everyone within your organization (and beyond). You'll leave this session with actionable steps you can take to be a more inclusive leader and make your organization-and the world-just a little bit better for us all.
This talk is perfect for anyone within the organization looking to be more inclusive in their leadership awesomeness (and “leader” to us is anyone with influence within the workplace, regardless if they have "direct reports" or if they are an "individual contributor" so that’s everyone!
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEAVE THIS 60-MINUTE SESSION WITH THE ABILITY TO:
- List 3 ways in which they will be able to THINK IN regarding their own unconscious biases
- Define 3 ways they can SPEAK UP to create a more inclusive workplace
- Recognize 3 strategies they can ACT OUT to foster a feeling of belonging for those around them in the workplace.
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Books by Dr. Steve Yacovelli
“Pride Leadership: Strategies for the LGBTQ+ Leader to be the King or Queen of Their Jungle” (2019)
As a member of the LGBTQ+ Community, did you know that you naturally have some amazing leadership skills inside you, based upon your experience, that you may not be capitalizing on? Now, it’s not to say that our straight brothers and sisters don’t have the potential to be rock star leaders, but—through many of our shared experiences being LGBTQ+ folks—we’ve had the opportunity to truly develop such skills as leveraging empathy, shaping our culture, being courageous, and being authentic. These skills are some of the most sought-after leadership competencies in the workplace today ... and they’re already inside you, dear LGBTQ+ professional! Based upon over twenty-five years’ experience in the leadership development, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting space, Dr. Steve Yacovelli identifies the six leadership traits—being authentic, leading with courage, having empathy, effective communication, building relationships, and influencing organizational culture—that can greatly increase any LGBTQ+ Leader’s effectiveness, and ways in which you as an LGBTQ+ Leader can increase your own leadership potential through cultivating these six leadership competencies. Whether you’re a seasoned senior executive or a just-starting-out shiny new leader, Pride Leadership is your stop to hone your natural LGBTQ+ leadership awesomeness, gather a few kernels of wisdom to immediately apply in your workplace, and amp up your leadership-self to be just that much better-er. In short: you’ll be a more effective, impactful, and inclusive leader after reading this book. Oh, and you’ll have a good time learning along the way, too!
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