When the political landscape gets tough, how do you keep business leaders committed to building inclusive workplaces? During a recent panel on “Building Belonging Without Backlash,” Kitty Chaney Reed, the retired VP & Chief Leadership, Culture and Inclusion Officer at IBM Corp., shared that the secret isn’t talking about corporate buzzwords or policy shifts—it’s about appealing to a leader’s personal legacy.
True inclusion requires self-awareness, a trait that boardroom executives sometimes lose sight of. By using executive coaching and honest feedback tools, leaders can see exactly how they show up for their teams. Ultimately, building a workplace where everyone belongs isn’t just about a current strategy; it’s about deciding how you want to be remembered when your career is over.
