Diverse Perspectives on Inclusive Leadership: Examining Formal to Informal Leadership Behaviors

Inclusive leadership has many angles and facets. This symposium aims to discuss these issues from varying perspectives—formal and emergent leaders, diverse and inclusive leadership, leader inclusive behaviors, and inclusive leadership in different organizational contexts. The presenters employ a variety of approaches (qualitative, quantitative, and theoretical) to explore inclusive leadership. The three initial papers provide empirical data examining issues of formal inclusive leadership in different organizational contexts, such as the service industry and the military. The final paper offers an original theory-based model of emergent or informal inclusive leadership. As the majority of the research so far has focused on leadership behaviors and how formal inclusive leadership can influence organizational climate, the final paper will explore gaps in the research and focus on future directions. The symposium will conclude with an examination of unanswered questions and explore future directions for research and theory development. Race/Ethnicity Diversity and the Effects on Leader Inclusion and Subsequent Outcomes Presenter: Beth G. Chung; San Diego State U. Presenter: Lynn Shore; Colorado State U. Between Inclusive Leadership and Excluding Practices:Leaders' Encouragement of Extra-Role Engagement Presenter: Einat Lavee; U. of Haifa, Department of Human Services Implications for Inclusive Leadership: An Intersectional Analysis of Women's Inclusion in the Army Presenter: Adriana Clomax; U. of Southern California Presenter: Michàlle Mor Barak; U. of Southern California Presenter: Ange-Marie Hancock-Alfaro; U. of Southern California Presenter: Sara Kintzle; U. of Southern California, School of Social Work Presenter: Robynn Joyce Afi Cox; - Presenter: Carl Castro; U. of Southern California, School of Social Work How do Inclusive Leaders Emerge? A Theory Based Model Presenter: Michàlle Mor Barak; U. of Southern California Presenter: Gil Luria; U. of Haifa Presenter: Kim Brimhall; Binghamton U.-State U. of New York Presenter: Mustafa Ozbilgin; Brunel U.