Inclusion strategist Joe Gerstandt joins us to discuss the journey of building inclusive leaders and organizations. He emphasizes the importance of reflective, deep work in leadership to achieve self-awareness and advance the journey toward building inclusive workplaces. Joe highlights the need for safe spaces and support circles to foster open dialogue and collaboration. He also shares practical advice on fostering inclusivity in remote work environments. Key Takeaways: (02:32) From skeptic to practitioner, Joe shares his journey. (05:34) Inclusion is an ongoing process of change. (09:45) Intentions are not enough for inclusive leadership. (11:53) Leaders must prioritize time for deep work. (13:55) The benefits of office work for young people. (18:32) Practitioners need supportive communities like the Circle. (25:04) How to support your inclusion team. (30:10) The importance of developing a common language. (35:30) Taking care of ourselves in hard times to come. (41:50) Creativity in the face of challenges. Resources Mentioned:    Joe Gerstandt -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joegerstandt/ Nebraska AIDS Project - https://www.nap.org/   Greater Good Science - https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ Awe Outing -  https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/awe_walk Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) - https://www.idiinventory.com/   Malcolm Gladwell - https://www.gladwellbooks.com/ Iowa State University -  https://www.iastate.edu/ University of Nebraska–Lincoln - https://www.unl.edu/     Thanks for listening to “Because People Matter.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any insightful conversations.     #PeopleMatter #LeadershipDevelopment #InterculturalCompetence #EmotionalIntelligence