Mar 5

Ep 37: The New Definition of Inclusive Leadership: Leading with Impact with Caroline Baird

With Host Caroline Baird

Leadership is evolving. 
The old model—where leaders hold all the power, control every decision, and push for results at any cost—is broken. Today’s most successful leaders don’t just manage—they inspire, empower, and create lasting impact. In this episode of Today's Balanced Leader, we explore the new definition of inclusive leadership and how to lead with impact.

What You'll Learn in This Episode.

🔹Why traditional leadership models are failing—and what’s replacing them

🔹The 4 Pillars of High-Impact Leadership that every leader must master:

🔹Lead with Curiosity: Unlock new ideas and create a culture of learning

🔹Elevate Unheard Voices: Drive engagement and innovation by amplifying diverse perspectives

🔹Build a Culture of Shared Ownership: Empower your team to take accountability and lead with confidence

🔹Expand Your Inner Circle: Seek out fresh perspectives to eliminate blind spots and make better decisions

We'll provide Real-world examples from leaders at Salesforce, LinkedIn, Ford, PepsiCo, and more, and talk about how inclusive leadership isn’t just about diversity—it’s about business success

🔥 Are You Ready to Lead with Impact?

This episode will challenge you to rethink how you lead, help you integrate these leadership shifts into your daily work, and give you practical strategies to create a workplace where people thrive.

🎧 Listen now and start leading with curiosity, inclusion, and impact.

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02:13 Redefining Leadership for Impact
03:25 Pillar 1: Leading with Curiosity
08:10 Pillar 2: Elevating Unheard Voices
12:03 Invitation to Virtual Retreat
12:57 Pillar 3: Building a Culture of Shared Ownership
17:09 Pillar 4: Expanding Your Inner Circle
22:35 Strategic Leadership Accelerator Program
23:34 Conclusion and Recap


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