Marloes van Engen
Inclusive leadership is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone for fostering well-being, equity, and collaboration within teams and organizations. Yet, understanding and embodying inclusive leadership requires not only an understanding of its principles but also the ability to navigate its inherent complexities as well as awareness of the boundary conditions for inclusive leadership. In this talk, I will explore the foundations of inclusive leadership, providing a comprehensive overview of its defining characteristics and the concrete behaviors that underpin it. Furthermore, I will address the underlying paradoxes of inclusive leadership—such as balancing the need for fair and consistent decision-making with the flexibility required to adapt to diverse perspectives—offering a nuanced analysis of the challenge leaders face in navigating these tensions.