Leaders of Tomorrow – Shaping the New Face of Inclusive Leadership

In this episode of The Inclusive Edge, host Andrea Derbyshire speaks with Ishreen Bradley about the future of inclusive leadership and what it takes to create workplaces where everyone feels a true sense of belonging.

Key Discussion Points:

🔹 Defining Inclusive Leadership – What it really means beyond the buzzwords and why it’s critical for organisations today.

🔹 Essential Traits of Inclusive Leaders – Self-awareness, active listening, and fostering psychological safety.

🔹 The Evolution of Leadership – How leadership expectations are shifting and what skills future leaders must develop.

🔹 Practical Strategies for Embedding Inclusion – Ways to integrate inclusion into decision-making, team dynamics, and everyday leadership practices.

🔹 Creating Cultures of Belonging – Moving beyond performative inclusion to ensure all employees feel valued and heard.

🔹 Challenges & Overcoming Barriers – How leaders can tackle resistance to change and difficult conversations.

🔹 Actionable Takeaways – Key steps leaders can take today to become more inclusive in their leadership approach.

Ishreen emphasizes that inclusive leadership is about mindset shifts, accountability, and everyday actions. The episode concludes with practical advice on how both leaders and employees can drive meaningful change.