Inclusive Leadership: Equity and Belonging in Our Communities

Jul 6, 2026

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Inclusive Leadership: Equity and Belonging in Our Communities is an edited 2023 volume focused on leading diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility across organizational, educational, and community contexts. It presents foundational and applied approaches, including shared equity leadership, inclusive leadership and power, cultural humility, and the impact of colonialism. The book extends to DEIB competency development, gender equality in higher education, inclusive faculty teams, and DEIB leadership programs, plus tools for inclusive language, influence on engagement, storytelling, and corporate board practices. It also covers rural leadership, decolonization, and addressing religious discrimination.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages304

Reading Time12 h 46 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

Part One: Understanding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Part Two: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Education

Part Three: The Application and Practice of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging/Accessibility

Part Four: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging/Accessibility: A Community and Global Perspective

Inclusive Leadership This page intentionally left blank INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP: EQUITY AND BELONGING IN OUR COMMUNITIES EDITED BY JOANNE BARNES Indiana Wesleyan University, USA MICHAEL J. STEVENS Weber State University, USA BJØRN ZAKARIAS EKELUND Human Factors AS, Norway AND KAREN PERHAM-LIPPMAN Jensen Hughes, USA United Kingdom – North America – Japan – India – Malaysia – China Emerald Publishing Limited Emerald Publishing, Floor 5, Northspring, 21-23 Wellington Street, Leeds LS1 4DL First edition 2023 Copyright © 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited. Reprints and permissions service [Contact: www.copyright.com](Contact: www.copyright.com) No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without either the prior written permission of the publisher or a licence permitting restricted copying issued in the UK by The Copyright Licensing Agency and in the USA by The Copyright Clearance Center. Any opinions expressed in the chapters are those of the authors. Whilst Emerald makes every effort to ensure the quality and accuracy of its content, Emerald makes no representation implied or otherwise, as to the chapters’suitability and application and disclaims any warranties, express or implied, to their use. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN: 978-1-83797-441-2 (Print) ISBN: 978-1-83797-438-2 (Online) ISBN: 978-1-83797-440-5 (Epub) ISSN: 2058-8801 (Series) To the countless individuals who inspire us every day with their unwavering commitment to fostering a world that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging – this is dedicated to you. We hope that the collective wisdom, experiences, and insights presented within these pages will ignite meaningful conversations and empower and guide the next generation of scholars, practitioners, and advocates as they work to create a more just and inclusive society. This page intentionally left blank Contents About the Editors xi About the Contributors xiii Foreword xxv Acknowledgments xxvi Introduction The Multifaceted World of Leading Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility Joanne Barnes, Michael J. Stevens, Bjørn Zakarias Ekelund and Karen Perham-Lippman xxvii Part One: Understanding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Chapter 1 Shared Equity Leadership: A New Model for Making Inclusion and Equity Part of Organizational Culture Natsumi Ueda, Adrianna Kezar and Elizabeth Holcombe 3 Chapter 2 Inclusive Leadership and Power Valerie J. Davis and Katrina S. Rogers 15 Chapter 3 Cultural Humility and Inclusion: Transformation to a Culture of Belonging Joanne Barnes, Janice Branch Hall and Brad Grubb 25 Chapter 4 The Impact of Colonialism on Inclusion and Belonging in Organizations Catherine T. Kwantes, Bryanne Smart and Wendi L. Adair 39 viii Contents Part Two: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Education Chapter 5 The Development of Future Leaders’ Inclusive Competencies: Lessons From a Business Management Course Stacy Menezes, Allan Bird and Michael J. Stevens 53 Chapter 6 Advancing Gender Equality in Higher Education in South Africa: Emboldening Women Leaders in Complex Contexts Birgit Schreiber and Denise Zinn 65 Chapter 7 Building Diverse and Inclusive Faculty Teams: Practices in Inclusive Leadership in Higher Education Jacqueline N. Gustafson and Charles Lee-Johnson 75 Chapter 8 Inclusive Leadership for Social Justice: DEIB Leadership Programs and Organizations Antonio Jimenez-Luque and Lea Hubbard 87 Chapter 9 Addressing the Goal of Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education and Lifelong Learning for All Carolyn M. Shields 97 Chapter 10 Research–Practice Partnership to Reform Special Education Service Delivery in Boston Public Schools Aashna

FAQs

What core themes does the book address?

The volume centers on leading diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility, treating them as interconnected goals across organizations, education, and communities.

How does the book approach inclusive leadership in organizations?

It includes topics such as shared equity leadership, inclusive leadership and power, cultural humility, and how colonialism shapes inclusion and belonging.

What kinds of practical applications are covered beyond theory?

The book offers application-focused chapters on inclusive language, leadership guides and tools, influencing employee engagement, storytelling, and building inclusive corporate boards.

Jul 6, 2026

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