Practical Implementation of Inclusion for All People with Dr. Liz Wilson

Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Dr. Liz Wilson, a Behavioral Scientist, Organizational Transformation Expert, and founder of Include Inc. Originally from Australia, she is now based in the United States. She has developed a robust new framework that seeks to shift the focus of inclusion from a list of categories and identities to addressing the needs of all people.   Key Takeaways: [2:18] What are some of the formative moments along Dr. Liz’s way that got her to where she is today? [5:45] Dr. Liz shares her unique perspective on inclusion. [7:42:] Dr. Liz created a framework called The Eight Inclusion Needs Model that accomplishes ‘transcend and include’ (which involves compassion and accountability). [10:11] First need: Access. [10:24] Second need: Space. [11:06] Third need: Opportunity. [11:19] Fourth need: Representation. [11:40] Fifth need: Allowance. [12:28] Sixth need: Language. [12:53] Seventh need: Respect. [13:28] Eighth need: Support. [14:17]  Dr. Liz explains why this framework works more effectively than previous models for inclusion. [16:03]  What is the difference between understanding (and even appreciating differences) and inclusion? [17:47] What has been Dr. Liz’s experience introducing her model for companies to implement? [21:06] Dr. Liz discusses the most significant struggles people encounter when practicing her framework for inclusion. [23:36] Dr. Liz has a mantra: Create psychological safety through your own transparency. [25:46] People often misunderstand vulnerability with weakness. [26:44] Dr. Liz unpacks the difference between understanding and caring. [31:15] What is Dr. Liz currently working on? [33:01] Check out Include Chat.   Mentioned in this episode: The Compassion Mindset Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element   Tweetables: “You need to look at the whole person for inclusion.” #oncompassion   “We have not been doing inclusion; the focus was only on diversity.”  #oncompassion   “Inclusion is the ‘how’, the behaviors that we demonstrate based on our awareness and understanding of diversity.” #oncompassion   “Practice this mantra: I create psychological safety through my own transparency.” #oncompassion   “Transparency and vulnerability is not about being weak; it is about being human.” #oncompassion