Stefanie K. Johnson

Wall Street Journal BestsellerIn this groundbreaking guide, a management expert outlines the transformative leadership skill of tomorrow—one that can make it possible to build truly diverse and inclusive teams which value employees’ need to belong while being themselves. Humans have two basic desires: to stand out and to fit in. Companies respond by creating groups that tend to the extreme—where everyone fits in and no one stands out, or where everyone stands out and no one fits in. How do we find that happy medium where workers can demonstrate their individuality while also feeling they belong? The answer, according to Stefanie Johnson, is to Inclusify. In this essential handbook, she explains what it means to Inclusify and how it can be used to strengthen any business. Inclusifying—unlike “diversifying” or “including”— implies a continuous, sustained effort towards helping diverse teams feel engaged, empowered, accepted, and valued. It’s no use having diversity if everyone feels like an outsider, she contends. In her research, Johnson found common problems leaders exhibit which frustrate their attempts to create diverse and cohesive teams. Leaders that underestimated the importance of group coherence and dynamics often have employees who do not feel like they belong; leaders that ignore the benefits of listening to different perspectives leave some people feeling like they cannot be their authentic selves. By contrast, leaders who Inclusify can forge strong relationships with their teams, inspire greater productivity from all of their workers, and create a more positive environment for everyone. Having a true range of different voices is good for the bottom line—it allows for the development of the best, most innovative, and creative solutions that are essential to success. Inclusify reveals the unexpected ways that well-intentioned leaders undermine their teams, explains how to recognize the myths and misperceptions that drive these behaviors, and provides practical strategies to become an Inclusifyer. By learning why uniqueness and belonging are so imperative, leaders can better understand what makes their employees tick and find ways to encourage them to be themselves while ensuring they feel like they are fully part of the group. The result is a fully engaged team filled with diverse perspectives—the key to creating innovative and imaginative ideas that drive value.

This book provides a practical, research-backed guide to how leadership actually works in a variety of contexts. It demonstrates why some people emerge as leaders while others are overlooked, and how leadership is shaped by relationships and context. Leadership doesn’t start with a title. It starts the moment people begin to see you, and you begin to see yourself, as someone worth following. Rather than treating leadership as a checklist of traits, this book shows how leadership unfolds as a social process. It explores how leaders think, how they act, how others respond, and how situations shape every leadership moment. With tools, examples, and exercises that can be applied immediately, this book helps move from understanding leadership to practicing it. It offers an accessible, engaging guide for students and emerging leaders ready to step in and grow.

This book provides a practical, research-backed guide to how leadership actually works in a variety of contexts. It demonstrates why some people emerge as leaders while others are overlooked, and how leadership is shaped by relationships and context. Leadership doesn’t start with a title. It starts the moment people begin to see you, and you begin to see yourself, as someone worth following. Rather than treating leadership as a checklist of traits, this book shows how leadership unfolds as a social process. It explores how leaders think, how they act, how others respond, and how situations shape every leadership moment. With tools, examples, and exercises that can be applied immediately, this book helps move from understanding leadership to practicing it. It offers an accessible, engaging guide for students and emerging leaders ready to step in and grow.

Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology provides a complete overview of the psychological study of the world of work. Written with the student in mind, this engaging book explores the connection between psychological theory and application, utilizing real-life examples from across all areas of the working world. Thoroughly updated to include the latest research on each key topic, this edition features: • An increase in global and international perspectives and examples to match the increasingly global workplace. • A common-sense approach that prepares students to better understand the complex, psychological dynamics of the modern workplace. • A balanced combination of classic theories and research alongside the latest developments and innovations in the field. • A full suite of resources to support instructors and students, including case studies, videos, learning activities, and chapter summaries. With a flexible structure built around the length of an average course, it is a must read for all students on I/O psychology courses and courses in work psychology and organizational behavior, and for practicing managers who want a comprehensive overview of the psychology of work.

Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology provides a complete overview of the psychological study of the world of work. Written with the student in mind, the book presents classic theory and research in the field alongside examples from real-world work situations to provide deeper insight. This edition has been thoroughly updated to include the latest research on each key topic, and now features:A spotlight on diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout, including coverage of LGBTQIA+ inclusion and racial justiceExpanded coverage of ethics in I/O psychology practiceIncreased emphasis on cross-cultural and international issuesCoverage of the changing nature of work, post-pandemic, including remote working, worker stress, and burnoutA new focus on technologies related to I/O such as virtual reality and computer adaptive testingNew figures, illustrations, and charts to grab the reader’s attention and facilitate learningAccompanied by extensive student and instructor resources, it is a must read for all students on I/O psychology courses and courses in work psychology and organizational behavior, and for practicing managers who want a comprehensive overview of the psychology of work.

In this groundbreaking guide, a management expert outlines the transformative leadership skill of tomorrow--one that can make it possible to build truly diverse and inclusive teams which value employees' need to belong while being themselves. Humans have two basic desires: to stand out and to fit in. Companies respond by creating groups that tend to the extreme--where everyone fits in and no one stands out, or where everyone stands out and no one fits in. How do we find that happy medium where workers can demonstrate their individuality while also feeling they belong? The answer, according to Stefanie Johnson, is to Inclusify. In this essential handbook, she explains what it means to Inclusify and how it can be used to strengthen any business. Inclusifying--unlike "diversifying" or "including"-- implies a continuous, sustained effort towards helping diverse teams feel engaged, empowered, accepted, and valued. It's no use having diversity if everyone feels like an outsider, she contends. In her research, Johnson found common problems leaders exhibit which frustrate their attempts to create diverse and cohesive teams. Leaders that underestimated the importance of group coherence and dynamics often have employees who do not feel like they belong; leaders that ignore the benefits of listening to different perspectives leave some people feeling like they cannot be their authentic selves. By contrast, leaders who Inclusify can forge strong relationships with their teams, inspire greater productivity from all of their workers, and create a more positive environment for everyone. Having a true range of different voices is good for the bottom line--it allows for the development of the best, most innovative, and creative solutions that are essential to success. Inclusify reveals the unexpected ways that well-intentioned leaders undermine their teams, explains how to recognize the myths and misperceptions that drive these behaviors, and provides practical strategies to become an Inclusifyer. By learning why uniqueness and belonging are so imperative, leaders can better understand what makes their employees tick and find ways to encourage them to be themselves while ensuring they feel like they are fully part of the group. The result is a fully engaged team filled with diverse perspectives--the key to creating innovative and imaginative ideas that drive value.