Effective leadership begins with self-awareness. In this session we’ll reflect on how our identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences shape the ways we lead, connect, and make decisions. We’ll explore ways assumptions and biases—both conscious and unconscious— can impact our work. And how self-reflection, empathy, and curiosity build trust, foster shared understanding, and cultivate belonging at work. We’ll also explore how intergenerational perspectives and experiences can influence expectations and communication. Strengthen the foundations that reinforce relationships rooted in mutual respect, by deepening your understanding of yourself and others.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and reflect on how our backgrounds and lived experience influence leadership style, decision making, and interpersonal dynamics.
• Recognize the impact of conscious and unconscious bias, including intergenerational bias, on communication, trust-building, and team culture.
• Apply strategies rooted in self-reflection, empathy, curiosity, and accountability to build inclusive relationships and foster a sense of belonging in varied workplace settings.