Leading Inclusively

Empowering diverse strengths to drive breakthrough results.

Innovation thrives when every voice is heard. The best leaders create cultures of inclusion where diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds come together to inform decisions. CIL’s faculty and affiliates advance practices by which leaders can be stronger allies and create inclusive work environments that allow everyone to contribute their unique skills and ideas.

A Field Guide to Leading Inclusively

The Field Guide to Leading Inclusively is designed to be practical and actionable, exploring the essential traits and skills of inclusive leaders, strategies for overcoming obstacles, and effective interventions to drive lasting impact.

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Profiles in Leadership | Clavel Founders Lane Harlan & Carlos Raba

Leading Inclusively

This video profiles Lane Harlan and Carlos Raba, co-founders of Clavel, a celebrated Baltimore restaurant known for its authentic Sinaloan cuisine and hospitality-driven culture. Their story highlights a bold entrepreneurial journey shaped by resilience, creativity, and empathetic leadership through times of growth and crisis.

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Living Leadership Podcast | Leadership and Social Justice

Leading for Social Impact

Featuring Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP. Hosted by MBA candidate Shevann Steuben, this episode delves into Derrick's advocacy for lifelong learning, community-based leadership, and a modern perspective on the DEI movement. Derrick also discusses the challenges of high-level leadership, including loneliness and the importance of a trusted circle. His experiences offer profound lessons on leadership, resilience, and commitment to social progress.

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A Field Guide to Leading Inclusively

Leading Inclusively

To attract, develop, and retain top talent, organizations must equip their leaders to lead inclusively. This Field Guide provides scalable tools to help leaders cultivate environments that navigate the complexities of today’s diverse workplaces, advancing equity and progress.

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