“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.” —Verna Myers
Leadership today is about more than managing tasks. It’s about creating an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. Our core value of “Spirit of Excellence” leaves the door open for each employee to do the best they can every day, work with a purpose, and be treated with respect. At Penmarc Inspired Spaces, fostering inclusive leadership is key to maintaining a collaborative, innovative, and supportive workspace.
By focusing on building strong relationships, encouraging collaboration, and leading with empathy, we help our teams stay engaged and deliver better results.
Building Relationships and Encouraging Contributions
Inclusive leadership embraces our “Innovate to Elevate” core value, where employees feel comfortable sharing ideas and insights to better our services for our customers and our workplace. When people know their voices are heard, they become more invested in the team’s success. Research shows that leaders who actively encourage employee contributions see improvements in innovation and engagement.
For instance, a Penmarc Installer may suggest a process improvement based on their experience. When leadership listens and implements this idea, the project runs more smoothly. Regularly inviting feedback and explaining why some ideas might not be used ensures ideas are heard and considered.
Encouraging Collaboration and Opportunities for New Ideas
Great ideas don’t come from one person—they come from collaboration. Inclusive leaders know that the best results happen when you involve everyone, especially those directly affected by new processes or ideas.
Studies have shown that teams fostering a culture of collaboration are 17% more likely to be high-performing and 21% more likely to be innovative.
When people feel safe to share their expertise, the team benefits from fresh ideas and perspectives. The result? Better solutions, happier clients, and a stronger team.
Leaders can foster collaboration by regularly bringing their team together and ensuring everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas.
Strengthening Empathy with Servant Leadership
Our core value of “Grace through Generosity,” is meant to foster leadership that positively impacts employees through servant leadership and selfless giving. So what does that mean for leaders? It means that you give of yourself as a leader to bring out the best in your employees. It offers empathy for employees as individuals while helping them grow in their talents for their careers long term.
Consider a Penmarc Market Manager who adjusts schedules to accommodate employees’ personal challenges. Perhaps an employee has a child sick with the flu and needs to work from home for a week to care for them. By showing empathy, the manager helps the employee accomplish their work goals while balancing their personal challenges.
Leaders can further build empathy through honest conversations and seeking regular feedback. Team members with clear goals and vision from their leaders are more likely to go the extra mile as they know their leaders care about their career growth.
Developing empathy as a leader starts with having open, honest conversations with your team and seeking feedback regularly to better understand their needs.
Inclusive Leadership at Penmarc Inspired Spaces
At Penmarc Inspired Spaces, we know that amazing things happen when team members feel valued, heard, and respected. It leads to better collaboration, more innovative ideas, and a more engaged and motivated team.
By making inclusive leadership part of our everyday approach, we’re not only strengthening our internal culture but also improving the services we deliver to our clients. Whether you’re leading a team or collaborating with one, adopting inclusive practices helps everyone succeed.
Let’s continue to create a work environment that people are excited to be part of.
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