Unlocking DEI: Six Traits of Inclusive Leaders That Drive Impact

Learn 6 traits of inclusive leadership, build psychological safety, and apply practical strategies for future-ready teams.

This webinar focuses on what it means to lead inclusively in a future-ready workplace. Participants will explore the six key traits of inclusive leadership, recognize behaviors that support or harm psychological safety, and practice reflection and correction strategies. Using real examples, guided reflections, and a closing commitment, leaders will walk away with practical actions and a one-page checklist to use right away.

Learning Objectives:-

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe the six traits of inclusive leadership (Commitment, Courage, Cognizance of Bias, Curiosity, Cultural Intelligence, Collaboration) and give at least one workplace example of each.
• Identify inclusive and non-inclusive leadership behaviors from case scenarios and explain how they affect team performance and psychological safety.
• Choose the right correction strategies when inclusive leadership traits are missing and explain how these improve collaboration and equity.
• Commit to one specific leadership behavior they will apply within a week, using the Inclusive Leadership Checklist.

Areas Covered in the Session:-

• Why inclusive leadership is essential today (four global shifts)
• The six traits of inclusive leadership with practical behaviors
• How to spot missing traits and apply correction strategies
• Reflection prompts to identify challenges and solutions
• A case example to apply traits in decision-making
• Personal commitments and the Inclusive Leadership Micro-Checklist

Why Should You Attend:-

Outdated leadership habits can damage trust, reduce innovation, and weaken team performance. Leaders who don’t adapt risk losing credibility and talent. This session offers practical tools to build psychological safety, equity, and stronger collaboration—before teams lose engagement.

Who Will Benefit:-

• Managers and Supervisors
• Team Leaders
• Project Managers
• HR and DEI Professionals.

Speaker:

Laurie Dougherty, President of Dougherty Inc., is a Certified ToP Facilitator, Mentor Trainer, and Social Styles Trainer with 28 years of leadership experience in nonprofit management. She has trained over 400 professionals in facilitation and specializes in inclusive leadership, collaborative decision-making, and soft skills development for government, nonprofit, and mission-driven organizations.

After Registration:
After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with your unique login details and access to presentation materials. All documents are downloadable and ideal for team training or reference.

System Requirements:
Internet: A strong connection (1 MBPS or higher) ensures uninterrupted access.
Audio: A good quality speaker or headset with a microphone is suggested for the best experience.

Session Cancellation Policy:
Should Humaanized need to cancel or reschedule a session, all registered participants will be informed by email at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled start.

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What Attendees Are Saying:

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