Minette Norman: Cultivating Inclusive Leadership and Trust in Business

Conversations with Keita Demming

In this episode, my guest is Minette Norman, an author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry. She has extensive experience leading internationally distributed teams and believes that when groups embrace diversity in all its forms, breakthroughs emerge, and innovation accelerates.
We discuss inclusive leadership practices, empathy, and the value of diverse viewpoints. We also chat about the significance of trust and constructive dissent in shaping organizational culture. The episode wraps up with practical advice for fostering team unity and encouraging inclusive idea sharing, and reflections on personal and professional growth.
Minette is the author The Boldly Inclusive Leader and the co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook.
Key Takeaways:

1. Diversity Drives Innovation: Norman highlights diversity's crucial role in sparking innovation and challenging conventional thinking.
2. Inclusivity Empowers Teams: Norman advocates for inclusive cultures where every member feels valued, fostering collaboration and creativity.
3. Psychological Safety Fosters Growth: Norman stresses the significance of psychological safety in enabling open communication and risk-taking for organizational success.

Minette Norman links:

• Website: https://www.minettenorman.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minettenorman/
• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/minettenorman
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minettenorman/

Hi, I'm your podcast host Keita Demming: Author, Advisor, Thought Partner & Coach.
I'm an award-winning educator and coach with a PhD in Adult Education and Workplace Learning who works to transform companies into places that are idea-driven and people-centered.

At The Covenant Group, I design training programs and coach entrepreneurs and business leaders to meet their strategic goals and build their businesses.
In my book, Strategy to Action: Run Your Business Without It Running You, I introduce an effective and straightforward tool to elevate your skills as a business professional and navigate the corporate world. The book offers practical insights on transforming strategies into tangible results.
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Chapter

1. Keys to Successful Business Collaboration (00:00:00)

2. Building Trust Through Collaboration in Business (00:07:48)

3. Fostering Psychological Safety in Business (00:17:53)

4. Building a Boldly Inclusive Workplace (00:31:15)

5. Navigating Group Dynamics in Business (00:39:26)

6. Empowering Conversations for Better Business (00:51:01)