7 Elements of
Human-Centered Leadership
The 7 elements of Human-Centered Leadership (HCL) described below have been shown to improve outcomes for employees and communities being served through improved innovation, collaboration, sense of belonging, productivity, and mental health.
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Psychological Safety – where everyone feels safe to speak their truth, and admit mistakes, without fear of retribution.
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Collective Decision-Making & Action – where all voices are counted and everyone is empowered to lead, not just those at the top.
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Appreciation Culture – where progress (not perfection) is celebrated and everyone feels valued.
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Continuous Improvement – where leaders listen, learn, and change strategies based on what the community says it needs (not what they assume is needed or what is lostigically easiest).
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mindset – where creating fair systems and honoring everyone's authentic self is practiced daily.
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Empowering 360 Feedback - where leaders learn how to give and recieve feedback in ways that feel empowering, and not *gotcha*.
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Well-Being - where mental and physical health is prioritized among employees and the communities being served.