INCLUSIVE LEADERS WHAT NIGERIA NEED TO MOVE FORWARD

INCLUSIVE LEADERS WHAT NIGERIA NEED TO MOVE FORWARD

The only certainty today is uncertainty this is a long haul.

To undertake this journey, we need our leader to be multidimensional. humble, acutely self-aware, insatiably curious, authentic, resilient, flexible, and courageous, it takes inclusive leaders who purposefully appreciate and value each person’s unique differences, sees the rich mosaic of backgrounds, experiences, knowledge, and perspectives as a vast wealth to be tapped.

Who is an inclusive leader

An inclusive leader is oxymoronic. and truthfully inherently inclusive: leading the many, while at the same time understanding the perspectives of all.

Inclusive environment

When an inclusive environment exists, people know it’s safe to be themselves and to speak their truth. They freely share observations and perspectives. When that happens, feedback “bubbles up” from within length and breadth of the Nation, instead of merely “cascading down.”. of guidelines with no significant governance structure

Values of an inclusive leader

When our Leaders are truly inclusive, they combined perspectives to become a strategic advantage. Based on the fact that everyone sees, from every possible vantage point, more clearly the reality of today. Then, based on these realities, We will become much better at anticipation—predicting what lies ahead.

.Our leaders will keep everyone motivated and aligned as they leave the familiar for the unknown, losing some people, and gaining others on a journey that takes years. People will not follow blindly. They need to see the True North of an embodying purpose—the “why” of the journey. There could be any number of “whys”—to build a team, to challenge themselves, to support a cause, to make a difference.

On every leadership journey, the specific “why” will be unique to our Nation and her desired destination. What is universal to all is the importance that everyone understands that specific “why.” Where there is the purpose, there is hope—even exceeding what anyone thought possible. But it takes everyone—encouraging, supporting, and journeying together.

The language of inclusion. 

The secret of success on the journey is fostering a culture of inclusion.

To create that environment, we need to speak the language of inclusion expressed as a behavior. Inclusion values and fully leverages different perspectives and backgrounds to drive results. Diversity is a fact. differences make each person unique.

Channel of inclusion

Engagement is an emotion. The emotional connection leaders have with their team determines the discretionary energy.

Leaders who are fluent in the language of inclusion become culturally agile. They fully embrace and leverage the vast diversity of today’s workforces. When this happens, empowerment becomes purposeful power.

Inclusion makes anticipation a team sport. 

When a Nation is truly inclusive everyone’s perspective and input matters. People know it’s safe to speak “their truth.” Conflict about what people perceive isn’t discouraged—that’s how collective genius is born. People are empowered to ask not just why, but also why not. When inclusion exists, anticipation can truly become a team sport as everyone at every level of governance-Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary becomes world-class actors and observers at different time. This requires more than just encouraging a behavior—it must be a cultural muscle that gets exercised. When inclusion and anticipation come together, there’s no question: everyone will reach the other side.

Inclusion fuels passion. 

When an inclusive leader seeks feedback from everyone, people feel seen and heard. These are powerful intrinsic motivators—tapping people’s deep-seated desire to know that they belong, make a difference, and are part of something bigger than themselves. Motivated by purpose and energized by passion, they are more likely to commit to the journey. And, when people are committed to each other, they transform self-interest into shared interests.

Conclusion

As satisfying as the end goal is, it’s only one moment out of many. Indeed, every journey is an accumulation of many moments. The moments are what truly matters most—moments of journeying with others!

How inclusive are our leaders? –(Executive, Legislatures, and Judiciary)

Here are some questions as food for thought to help increase National-awareness.

· How do our leader's unconscious bias influence their behavior?

· How often do our leaders take the initiative to seek out different viewpoints when making decisions?

· Do our leaders in moments make assumptions about others?

· Do our leaders recognize the value of diversity in achieving results?

· Do you actively listen in all conversations, no matter who is speaking?

· When you put together teams, do you purposefully include members with a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds?

· In times of change like these, do you show greater interest in your difficulty or the difficulties of others?

For further clarification please call Kenny Odugbemi-08032002585, kennyodugbemi28@gmail.com