Inclusive Leadership & Communication Flashcards

Which term describes a leader repeating and attributing a woman's overlooked idea so it gets proper credit?

Answer: Amplification

Amplification, popularized by White House staffers, means repeating others' contributions and crediting the source.

An employee from a high-context culture gives indirect feedback in a meeting. What should an inclusive leader understand?

Answer: Meaning is often conveyed through context and nonverbal cues rather than explicit words

Edward T. Hall's high-context cultures rely heavily on implicit, contextual communication.

What is the primary difference between sponsorship and mentorship?

Answer: Sponsors actively advocate for and use their influence to advance the protégé

Sponsors spend their own political capital advocating for promotions and opportunities, while mentors advise.

A leader uses the phrase 'guys' to address a mixed-gender team. What is the most inclusive alternative?

Answer: Team or everyone

Gender-neutral terms like 'team' or 'everyone' include all people, including nonbinary colleagues.

Which leadership behavior most directly reduces 'covering,' as described by Kenji Yoshino?

Answer: Openly sharing one's own differences and vulnerabilities

When leaders model authenticity, employees feel less pressure to downplay stigmatized identities.

During a crisis affecting a specific community, such as a hate crime, what is the most inclusive leadership communication?

Answer: Acknowledge the event promptly, express support, and point employees to resources

Timely acknowledgment with concrete support signals care for affected employees.

The 'platinum rule' in inclusive communication means:

Answer: Treat others as they would like to be treated

The platinum rule centers the other person's preferences rather than your own.