How can leaders embrace inclusion effectively in their leadership journey? Priya Nalkur joins Kevin to discuss the power of inclusive leadership, exploring its intrapersonal and interpersonal dimensions. Discover how discomfort can lead to growth and why lowering the waterline in conversations is key. She also touches on psychological safety and its critical role in inclusion. She explains that psychological safety allows individuals to stumble, experiment, and make mistakes without fear of judgment, which is essential for genuine inclusion and growth.

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00:00 Introduction
02:28 Priya's journey to writing her book
05:07 Definition and importance of inclusion
05:55 Intrapersonal and interpersonal aspects of inclusion
07:09 Characteristics of an inclusive leader
08:02 Being an effective leader in today's world
09:02 The role of discomfort in leadership
10:30 Learning from discomfort and leveraging it
11:38 Psychological safety and inclusion
13:00 Vulnerability in leadership
14:46 Building safe environments for growth
15:04 Headwinds and tailwinds concept
16:06 Lowering the waterline in relationships
19:41 Closing

Meet Priya

Priya's Story: Priya Nalkur, Ed.D is the author of Stumbling Toward Inclusion: Finding Grace in Imperfect Leadership. She is a psychologist with a genuine and authentic approach, has earned her educational stripes from Harvard and Yale. She is the heart and soul of the RoundTable Institute, a pioneering force in inclusive leadership and professional coaching. Dr. Nalkur believes today's leaders must be allies, boldly pushing boundaries and nurturing inclusive environments that bring out the best in people. Living in Austin, Texas, with her two vibrant children, Dr. Nalkur finds her balance and inspiration in nature, family kitchen dance parties and the joy of exploration.

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Book Recommendations

Stumbling Toward Inclusion, Finding Grace in Imperfect Leadership by Priya Nalkur
The Person You Mean to Be by Dolly Chug
Private Equity: A Memoir by Carrie Sun

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