The Future Of Inclusive Leadership

Imagine organising a dinner that completely changes your perspective on life. Daniele Fiandaca's journey into inclusive leadership began with just that - a transformative event that opened his eyes to the impact of exclusion. This pivotal moment ignited his passion for creating change and led him to co-found Token Man, an initiative focused on engaging men in diversity, equity, and inclusion.  In this episode, your host, Andy Goram chats to Daniele about his experiences and asks him to share his valuable insights and strategies for building a more inclusive, diverse, equitable and supportive work environment.

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Key Takeaways

• The Impact of inclusive leadership for a thriving workplace
• The use of vulnerability to connect and lead with authenticity
• The need to champion marginalized groups through allyship and supportive actions
• The importance of cultural intelligence and empathy in curating a diverse workforce
• Getting comfortable with stepping out of comfort zones

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Key Moments

00:00:10 - Introduction to Inclusive Leadership
00:03:32 - Daniele's Background and Mission
00:10:07 - The Importance of Inclusive Leadership
00:14:50 - Men's Involvement in the Equity Conversation
00:15:13 - Importance of Inclusive Language
00:17:15 - Support and Recruitment
00:19:43 - Essential Skills for Inclusive Leadership
00:22:42 - The Challenge of Empathy
00:27:04 - The Power of Vulnerability
00:31:48 - Impact of Patriarchy on Men
00:34:55 - The Importance of Empathy and Support
00:35:44 - Evolving Notion of Allyship
00:42:27 - Engaging Men in the Conversation
00:44:18 - Embracing Gender Fluidity and Mental Health
00:46:21 - Sticky Notes and  Leadership Advice
00:48:56 - Final Thoughts and Goodbyes

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Useful Links

Follow Daniele Fiandaca on LinkedIn here

Work with Daniele here

Sign-up to the Token Man Newsletter here

Find out about the "Hard As Nails" campaign here

Find out about the Token Man Brave Spaces events here

Find the book "Creative Superpowers here

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Full Episode Transcript

Get the full transcript of the episode here