Inclusive Leadership: The Double Bind, the Data, and the Future

In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Wei Zheng, professor of management and leadership, to explore what inclusive leadership really looks like in practice. Wei shared her research on women leaders and the double bind they face: the pressure to project both competence and warmth. She also unpacked why leadership is less about title and more about adding values aligned with organizational goals. We dig into how AI might reshape inclusion by tracking participation gaps and surfacing information blind spots, and why systemic change, not just individual effort, is what moves the needle. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded conversation about building workplaces where inclusive leaders can truly thrive.