Now, more than ever, people desire to feel seen, heard, and recognized.
They want to feel relevant, included, and like they matter.
But so many people don’t.
They feel invisible, excluded, and overlooked.
They wonder if they matter.
Last week, I have the opportunity to interview Mita Mallick about the topic of her new book - Reimagine Inclusion.
Something she said in our conversation and wrote in her book was this:
💬 “Inclusion doesn’t start at our conference room tables; it starts at our kitchen tables.”
It starts in our homes and in our communities.
As we celebrate the life and legacy of MLK Jr. today, I think the greatest gift we can give each other is the gift of listening, the gift of our presence.
To seek to understand.
To do the hard work of looking in the mirror and being willing to learn, grow, and change.
To read a book like this one that - through storytelling, wit, and wisdom - shows you how to transform your workplace and yourself.
Here’s one thing you can do today to get started:
📱 Reach out to someone that you often overlook and let them know something specific you value about them.
Begin with your sphere of influence.
Because “inclusion” starts with “I.”
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#inclusion #belonging #unmuteyourself
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