 When we talk about diversity, we frequently talk about inclusion as a means to fully realize how our organization can benefit from diverse perspectives. In Jennifer Brown's book, Inclusion, she says, an inclusive culture is one where all employees feel welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. She invites her readers to be curious about how others define these concepts. Readers often have their own definition at the ready, which may or may not be how others define those terms. How do you define welcomed, valued, respected, and heard? Sometimes feeling welcome is as simple as being greeted when you walk through the door. Being valued can mean that when you speak up, people listen. Being respected can mean being asked your view on a subject before a decision is made. Being heard often means that the value of the input is acknowledged. Each of these actions costs time, but no money. Inclusion is part of good leadership. This might be a good time to review how your definition of inclusion aligns with your peoples. Lead well this week.