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Understanding inclusive leadership through key frameworks

Inclusive leadership has emerged as a vital approach for fostering diversity, equity, and belonging in today’s organizations. It is not merely about surface-level inclusivity but encompasses deep, systemic engagement across individuals, teams, and organizations. In this blogpost, I’m focusing on two key studies that provide comprehensive frameworks for understanding inclusive leadership.

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On growing gardens, internal communities and causing quiet revolutions

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In the latest episode of the IABC EMENA region podcast, I spoke with internal community strategist Tony Stewart about what it takes to build purposeful communities within organisations. Using the metaphor of a garden, Tony invites us to rethink internal community management as intentional, strategic, and deeply human work.

From the hidden value of employee resource groups to the quiet revolutions that start with a single translated message, this conversation is for anyone navigating culture, communication, or change inside organisations.

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Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis took the name Francis after St. Francis of Assisi, because, as he said during his first interviews with journalists when he became pope (March 2013), he was especially concerned with the well-being of the poor.

Leading with humility: the powerfully good legacy of Pope Francis

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I was born and raised a Catholic. Over the years, my relationship with the Church has evolved—shaped by life experience, critical thinking, and my own search for justice and belonging. And yet, some figures leave an imprint that transcends doctrine. Pope Francis was one of them. His leadership spoke not just to Catholics, but to anyone longing for a more compassionate and inclusive world. That’s why I felt compelled to write this. Not just as a tribute, but as a reflection on the kind of leadership the world needs more of.

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Inclusive leadership and other styles, which is which?

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In previous blog posts, we explored the definition of inclusive leadership and outlined the compelling business case for adopting this approach. In this post, we take the conversation a step further by comparing inclusive leadership with other popular leadership styles, such as transformational, servant, situational, transactional, and authoritative leadership.

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Love, stories and leadership: Pride beyond the rainbow

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Pride month always gives us a reason to reflect — and this year, The Netherlands offers not one but two powerful themes. In The Hague, Pride centres on Sharing Stories. In Amsterdam, the theme is LOVE. When you put those two together, you get something quietly radical: a call to connect, to listen, and to lead with care.

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Moving beyond sustainability: Why regenerative leadership is the future

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What if organizations didn’t just sustain but actively restored and revitalized their people and environments? In my recent conversation with Chaya Mistry, human leadership and communication coach, we explored how regenerative leadership moves beyond sustainability into transformation.

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“Sustainability is our ticket to the future” – Karen Daniels

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In the latest episode of The Good Comms Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Karen Daniels, founder of Ethical Edge Advisory and co-founder of Blue Earth ESG Technologies. With over 20 years of global leadership experience in procurement and supply chains for companies like Heineken, Diageo, and Shell, Karen knows the power organizations hold—and how that power can be used for good.

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Inclusive leadership foundations: past, present and future

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As organizations navigate the complexities of globalization, evolving societal expectations, and a workforce that values equity and belonging, inclusive leadership becomes more than just a buzzword but a necessity. It provides a framework for fostering innovation, trust, and performance. But where did this idea originate? Let’s take a journey through the foundations of inclusive leadership, exploring its roots, evolution, and modern relevance.

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Muren of bruggen: wat bouwen wij vandaag?

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Een open gesprek voeren lijkt steeds moeilijker. De een noemt het ‘woke’, de ander ‘fascistisch’, en voor je het weet zijn we geen mensen meer, maar karikaturen van een standpunt. Polarisatie voelt soms als een spiraal waar we niet meer uitkomen. Maar waarom eigenlijk? En belangrijker: hoe komen we er weer uit?
Anabel brings a wealth of experience in conscious business, cultural transformation, and leadership development. In our conversation, we explored how leaders can move beyond performative inclusion to create real, lasting change.

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The glass ceiling reimagined: are we measuring leadership wrong?

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In recent years, we’ve seen highly qualified female leaders from diverse backgrounds and countries navigate the complexities of leadership and public life. Despite their impressive qualifications and experience, these leaders have faced significant barriers in their paths to national leadership, often losing to male counterparts who many argue lack similar competencies. The question arises: Are we measuring leadership wrong?

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