A New Wave Podcast
Karen Greve Young: Championing Inclusive Leadership at Futurpreneur
Karen Greve Young Join Karen Greve Young, CEO of Futurpreneur Canada, in a deep dive into the world of inclusive leadership. Karen brings her wealth of experience in fostering economic and social inclusivity to the forefront, offering key insights into assembling diverse and effective leadership teams. In this episode, she highlights the balance of lived experiences with professional expertise essential for transformative leadership. Karen addresses the critical importance of genuine representation in the workplace, navigates the challenges of tokenism, and shares practical tactics for building fair and dynamic organizational cultures.
Season 9 — January 31, 2024
5 Key Takeaways
- Leaders Who Get You: Karen underscores the need for leadership that reflects community diversity, leading to more resonant and effective decision-making. This approach was evident in her strategic initiatives at Futurpreneur.
- Diversity = Better Ideas: The fusion of diverse backgrounds in teams leads to innovative and creative solutions. Karen’s emphasis on this diversity sparks creativity that drives organizational success.
- Anyone Can Be a Leader: Karen’s advocacy for varied leadership models inspires everyone to envision themselves in leadership roles, highlighting the power of diverse role models in fostering ambition.
- Life Experience Counts: Emphasizing the value of varied life experiences, Karen shows how such diversity in leadership brings authenticity and deeper empathy to the workplace.
- Carve Your Own Path: Karen’s varied career journey is a shout-out to not worrying if your career isn’t following a typical path. Sometimes the best opportunities are the ones you never planned for.
Show Notes
[00:00:00] Introduction to Karen Greve Young
[00:01:00] Exploring Representative Leadership: Definitions and Importance
[00:03:00] Impact of Diversity on Team Decision-Making Processes
[00:05:00] Empowering Employees through Inclusive Leadership
[00:07:00] Overcoming Tokenism in Leadership Roles
[00:09:00] Practical Tactics for Building an Inclusive Work Culture
Resources & Further Reading
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Verna Myers Training “Diversity is being asked to the party, Inclusion is being asked to dance.” – quoted from Verna Myers DEI training.
Highlights
“Leadership is most effective when it mirrors the diversity of its community.” [00:02:00]
“Inclusion isn't just about having diverse individuals in the room; it's about ensuring their voices are heard and valued.” [00:06:00]
"Really, it took you having a daughter to realize that women mattered and that women should have career opportunities and women should have a seat at the table?" [00:16:00]
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