Public preview

Language of Inclusion: 10 Daily Swaps

Your small leader words exclude or include. 10 simple swaps shift your team's culture in 60 days.

30 min Beginner

Goal

Beat language that subtly excludes (assume male, ableist phrases, age bias) with neutral alternatives.

Steps

1

"You guys" for mixed team → "team", "everyone", "folks". Simple swap, big impact.

6 more steps locked

Expected Outcome

Immediate

Week 1, a female employee privately thanks you for swapping "guys" to "team". Notice is noticed.

Evidence base

School: Inclusive Language / DEI

Founders: Conscious Style Guide · Karen Yin · Susan Cain (2017)

Swap principle from Conscious Style Guide (Karen Yin, 2017). Susan Cain in "Quiet" links language to introvert inclusion.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Language of Inclusion: 10 Daily Swaps" take?

This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.

When will I notice the effect of "Language of Inclusion: 10 Daily Swaps"?

Week 1, a female employee privately thanks you for swapping "guys" to "team". Notice is noticed. In the short term: Within a month, team starts mirroring. Collective language shifts. Culture follows words.

Is "Language of Inclusion: 10 Daily Swaps" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Inclusive Language / DEI (Conscious Style Guide, Karen Yin, Susan Cain (2017)). Swap principle from Conscious Style Guide (Karen Yin, 2017). Susan Cain in "Quiet" links language to introvert inclusion.

Is "Language of Inclusion: 10 Daily Swaps" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

Subscribe for full access

Subscribe to Plus for full access to this practice and the whole catalogue, or try first — free, no sign-in, no commitment.

Interactive practice locked · 6 more steps locked

7 complete practices (one per domain) are free forever, no sign-in.