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Develop an Inclusivity mindset
It takes courage to transform our biases. Deep and meaningful self-searching and self-honesty are necessary to uncover and change how we see others if we have been conditioned to see them through the lenses of lack. The Inclusivity Mindset is developed through sincere curiosity, a desire for professionalism, self-confidence, and a real comfort with our inner and outer worlds. Inclusivity is energetic and often feels like caring. Embrace an Inclusivity Mindset!
1. Curiosity about human differnces
Ask yourself, "Am I more afraid or curious about people who seem different from me?
No matter your answer, you are in good company. New people, new ideas, change -can make us uncomfortable! The Inclusivity Mindset is about learning to relax and open up enough to learn, grow and solve problems with humans from various backgrounds.
2. desire for professionalism
If you want to be one of the best, you must master getting along with the rest.
We can no longer say things like, "A person's race, gender, sexuality etc. do not matter to me. I see everyone the same, as long as they do their job". We have to do the hard work of building self-awareness and self-control around human differences. It does take work and commitment to overcome our human biases, however, great leadership, team membership, and service requires that we do.
3. high levels of Self-Confidence
What does self-confidence have to do with overcoming human biases?
It takes high levels of self-worth and self-possession to identify and overcome our own human biases, and even more to challenge institutions and organizations to embrace inclusivity as a core value. Self-confidence allows us to voice unpopular opinions if we believe they are right.
4. Comfortable with inner and outer worlds
Last but not least: too many of us are too uncomfortable with being uncomfortable.
The Inclusivity Mindset demands that we first and foremost examine and transform our own biases. This requires introspection, honesty, and commitment. It requires the silence and stillness needed to increase awareness. As we begin to accept that our biases result from years of conditioning, teaching, and training, we also learn how we can change our own mental conditions.
DEI and Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence is the Glue...
Emotional Intelligence is the glue that holds all of the core principles of these teachings together. Emotional Intelligence is, at core, about us maturing as individuals and as professionals. As we uncover our human biases through self-awareness, then we are able to manage them. Self-awareness and self-management internalized leads to the kind of empathy, honest connection, and teamwork that embraces the diversity of human expression.
Diversity Equity INCLUSION AND EI
Diversity Inclusion and Self-Awareness
None of us wants to be considered racist, homophobic or sexist. Too often this leads to a failure to self-examine. These workshops are designed to provide a safe and relaxed environment for participants examine their beliefs and behaviors around human differences. Participants create a "diversity profile" to explore levels of attachment to group memberships and depth of their social conditioning regarding human diversity.
Diversity Inclusion and Self-Management
We have all responded to human differences in ways we wish we hadn't. Many of us have spent a lifetime around people just like us and we may have been taught to distrust people outside our circles. These workshops are about managing feelings and behaviors that no longer serve us. Participants practice using Yogi's Social Conflict Inventory to discover patterns in responses.
Diversity Inclusion and Empathy
We are programmed by nature to empathize, to care. Some say that empathy is an instinct. One thing known for sure, empathy is essential for developing an inclusive mindset. These workshops focus on increasing our ability to be sensitive, attuned to and understanding of other perspectives and feelings. Learn mindfulness exercise to increase empathy.