Roundtable Discussion: What Does “Inclusive Leadership Development” Really Mean?

What does it truly mean to be an inclusive leader?

Is it about welcoming diverse perspectives, fostering collaboration, or creating spaces where everyone feels valued? The answer is all of the above—and more. This interactive roundtable discussion invites emerging and experienced leaders to explore the meaning and impact of inclusive leadership development in their own leadership journeys.

Rather than focusing on prescriptive solutions, this session will encourage open dialogue, shared experiences, and thought-provoking questions that challenge us to reflect on how we lead. Together, we will examine how inclusivity shapes leadership, how to foster meaningful engagement, and what it takes to create environments where all voices are valued.

NOTE: This is a FREE Community Event. All are welcome to attend; registration is required for lunch.                                    

Discussion Topics may include

• • What does it mean to actively welcome diverse perspectives?
  • How can collaboration create more inclusive decision-making?
  • What challenges do leaders face in implementing inclusivity, and how can we navigate them?

About Our Facilitator

Bobby D. Steele, Ed.D. is the Director of the Center for Student Connections and Opportunity at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). Bobby earned a bachelor’s in business and marketing from BGSU, a master’s degree in student affairs administration from Michigan State University (MSU), and a doctorate in higher education from Ball State University (BSU) with a research focus on cultural capital and non-deficit approaches in supporting Black first-generation college students. Bobby has worked in various functional areas within higher education including residence life and identity-based resource centers. Prior to his current role, Bobby was an assistant clinical professor of higher education at BSU.