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Take a breath!

Pause before acting or reacting and be conscious of your

reactions.

It starts with you. By adding one simple action of inclusion daily you can build awareness and make an impact.

Acknowledge and recognize someone’s contribution at work.

(ex. she/her/hers, he/him/his,

they/them/theirs)

Everydayactions ofinclusion

Give praise!

Reflect on the needs and preferences of others at

gatherings and meetings.

Be accommodating.

Add your pronouns to your email signature.

“When you talk, you are only repeating

what you know; but when you listen, you

learn something new.”

and engaged when someone is speaking.

Listen more.Ask for someone’s

opinion today who you wouldn’t normally ask.

AskDemonstrate that you are interested

Talk about di�erences with others.

Consider how it might feel being on the

Stretch your comfort

zone!

regularly on how your behavior is perceived.

Ask others for feedback

receiving end of your

behavior.Send out an agenda

ahead of time to allow everyone a

chance to prepare.

Hosting a meeting?

Believe that the other person’s perspective,

feelings, and experiences are as real and true

as your own.

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Reach out!Everyone

has a unique story.

Get to know someone from

a di�erent culture.

Speak up when meetings or events are scheduled on religious

or other holidays.

to those whose voices seem to be unheard in 1:1 and group meetings.

Share yours and be curious about those

of others.

Personally welcome new

employees.

Provide straightforward and timely feedback to everyone regardless of

their background.

Give credit

Seek opportunities to

and build rapport.

connect with others who are di�erent

from youabout others’

day-to-day experiences and what you can do

to support them.

Ask questionsSee something

not right?Say something!

Learn about di�erent communities and

cultures through books, movies, and social

gatherings.

Avoid assumptions about others.

Bring them to

the table!

Making a decision that impacts others?Expand your

knowledge!

Take a chance.

Be aware that someone’s impact

may not be what they intended.

Assume positive

intention! Practice pronunciation.If you don’t know how to say someone’s name

just ask.

Support a business

owned by someone from an underrepresented

population.

Give someone who has struggled in the

past a chance to improve and develop.

Actively seek out a wide variety of

viewpoints.

Ask

BelieveBelieve

experiences, styles, backgrounds, and

perspectives tothe team.

Bring people with di�erent