It’s that simple. I support that statement unequivocally.

Black lives matter.

What does this have to do with leadership? Good leaders (and good humans) support the belief that black lives matter. Good leaders are anti-racist. Good leaders recognise that racism exists and works against people in the workplace.

racism/ˈreɪsɪz(ə)m noun

• prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one’s own race is superior.

anti-racism/antɪˈreɪsɪz(ə)m/noun

• the policy or practice of opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance.

Good leaders use ALL resources available to them to get the best outcomes. Research shows that a diverse team is a more successful team. That makes sense when you think about it. Diverse teams have more diverse and better solutions. Diverse teams understand the diverse needs of all stakeholders.

If you haven’t already as a leader – you should think about your approach to diversity, bias and racism.

Not sure if you are racially biased? It’s possible to be very biased and not realise it. This test allows you to assess your unconscious bias.

Great leaders understand their weak areas and work on them. They see when they are part of the problem. THEY SEE WHEN THEY ARE BENEFITING FROM THE PROBLEM. They move beyond feeling personally attacked and work on the issue.

Are you a great leader?

Once again. In case you didn’t hear it up the back.

Black lives matter.

The end.