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Stumbling Towards Inclusion with Priya Nalkur
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. Listen For 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. This Episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website. 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 Like this? Building Psychological Safety with Minette Norman and Karolin Helbig Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group
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