A roadmap to inclusive leadership: stigma and bias (key no11)
If we’re aiming to lead with an open mind, it’s crucial that we stay alert to the subtle ways biases and stigmas about disabilities can shape our actions — from who we bring on board to how we connect as a team daily. Since such obstacles can kill the inclusivity vibe of even the most inclusive of environments, we’re dedicating the 11th key of our series on inclusive leadership to understanding and combating stigma and bias.
Now, let’s turn the mic over to a few familiar faces you might know if you’ve been around this block a few times. People who have first-hand experience with disabilities and can teach us a thing or two about breaking down workplace barriers. First, let’s welcome back Sarah, our inclusive people manager who has made it a personal mission to foster more inclusivity at work, and three of her teammates, Izumi, Sanjay, and Iliana, who are respectively dyslexic, diagnosed with ADHD, and autistic.
As our friends shed some light on the tough reality of workplace discrimination, you’ll discover how stigma and bias throw up invisible walls for employees with disabilities. This latest key on the roadmap to inclusive leadership will show you how to tear those barriers down and shape a workplace that truly welcomes everyone.
