When Inclusion Feels Like ExposureRespect starts with knowing the room, not just leading it. In this episode, I share the price I paid when an attempt at inclusion left someone feeling belittled and ashamed. The lesson: intent isn’t enough — impact depends on cultural awareness and reading the room.Anchor Line: Respect starts with knowing the room, not just leading it.Leadership Move:<ul><li>Check intent vs. impact — Inclusion can backfire if you don’t understand the context.</li><li>Read the room — Some thrive when called out publicly; others feel shamed.</li><li>Adapt your approach — Tune your facilitation style to the people, not just the agenda.</li></ul>Quote: “Leadership isn’t about having the floor, it’s about tuning into the people on it.”👉 Join the Conversation Take this lesson further inside the <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4tvjz2hp" target="_blank">Adaptive Edge Collective</a> — our community where wisdom turns into action.

Here, I share the price I paid when an attempt at inclusion left someone feeling shamed. Respect starts with knowing the room — intent isn’t enough, impact requires cultural awareness.

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S1 E5. When Inclusion Feels Like Exposure