Inclusive Growth Show

Inclusive Leadership in Polarised Times

Toby Mildon Episode 172

You deal with conflict at work every day, and rising polarisation makes this harder. This episode gives you a straightforward way to strengthen your inclusive leadership and keep your team steady when views clash.

You’ll hear:

  • How political, economic and tech pressures shape your people’s behaviour.
  • Why psychological safety and brave spaces matter.
  • A clear four-step method to manage difficult conversations.
  • How to calm the room, set simple rules, model curiosity and close well.
  • The six inclusive leadership behaviours that build trust: empathy, relationship building, learning orientation, open-mindedness, composure and flexibility.
  • How to move from unconscious or performative inclusion to intentional, everyday actions.
  • A quick self-check you can use to spot strengths and gaps in your culture.

If you want support applying this work in your organisation, you can reach me at toby@mildon.co.uk.

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