The astonishing imperatives of disability inclusion in leadership
As business leaders, you probably dream of a thriving workplace where your employees are engaged, committed, happy, and productive — most of the organizations I serve do! But what if I told you that the vast majority of organizations have their fair share of employees who struggle, feel miserable, and feel like they are not supported in a way that allows them to meaningfully contribute to the success of the business they work for?
I’m not talking about the employees who no longer care or those who chose to quietly quit during or after Covid. I’m talking about another group, those who feel invisible and ignored — the 15 to 20% of your workforce living with various disabilities and neurodiverse conditions and who are not getting the support and encouragement that they crave to contribute meaningfully…
You know, the ones we never talk about? The ones we know next to nothing about?
It’s pretty clear in 2024 that diversity is no longer something we can afford to only pay lip service to. Organizations that really thrive these days are the ones that celebrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a cornerstone of their success. With this mindset and commitment comes the vision that every person, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, is worthy of being valued, recognized, and…
