Includer in a Nutshell
People with Includer make sure no one is left out. They're uncomfortable with exclusion and drawn to bring outsiders in.
People with high Includer are welcoming by nature. They notice who's on the margin and pull them in. They're uncomfortable with cliques or in-groups that exclude others. Everyone belongs in their view.
At their best, people with high Includer build cultures where everyone feels welcome. They actively include quiet voices. They create belonging. Teams function better when Includer is ensuring no one is left behind.
Your Key Contributions
- Drawing out quiet voices: You notice when someone isn't being heard, and bring their voice into the conversation
- Bringing everyone in: You pull quieter people into the group, making sure nobody is left out
- Naming exclusion: You speak up when a plan excludes a person or group, so the team can correct early
Watch Out For
- Including people who shouldn't be in certain conversations
- Difficulty maintaining boundaries about who belongs where
- Appearing to lack discernment about inclusion
- Potentially including people beyond what's appropriate
The 2 Sides of Includer
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What Energises You
- Bringing someone in who was on the outside
- Creating environments where everyone belongs
- Noticing someone quiet and pulling them in
- Working with inclusive, accepting people
- Building diverse, welcoming teams
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What Drains You
- Cliques or in-groups that exclude
- Feeling left out or excluded
- Working with exclusive or elitist people
- Seeing people on the margin
- Exclusionary practices and cultures
How Others See You
How to Invest in Includer for Work
If You're high in Includer
- Include people with discernment; not everyone belongs in every conversation.
- Pair with Consistency or Deliberative to ensure inclusion serves purpose.
- Use your gift to amplify quiet voices without diluting conversation quality.
- Know boundaries matter; inclusion within context.
Managing Someone Who Leads with Includer
- Let them build inclusive teams and environments.
- Use them to ensure diverse voices are heard.
- Support their effort to bring people in.
- Help them understand when boundaries matter.
Connecting with Someone who Leads with Includer
- Know that they'll notice if you're excluded and try to include you.
- Appreciate their acceptance and welcoming nature.
- Bring ideas to them about whom to include.
- Don't interpret their inclusion as agreement; they include everyone.