Most leaders assume inclusive workplaces require compromise. Janet’s experience proves the opposite. When systems are built with clarity, structure, and intention, everyone performs better.

In this episode, Tracy explores what inclusive leadership actually looks like in practice through a candid conversation with Janet. What began as a business launched during a deeply challenging season evolved into a model that reshaped how she views people, productivity, and leadership itself.

Janet reflects on how leading through stress changed her approach to management, why patience and grace became core leadership skills, and how being humbled by her team forced her to grow in ways she never expected. She shares how clarity, detailed processes, and thoughtful design create environments where people can succeed without being forced to fit a mold.

This conversation challenges the idea that leadership is about control and instead reframes it as stewardship. It is a grounded look at what happens when leaders stop fearing differences and start designing for real humans.

If you are building a team, a company, or a culture and want it to be both effective and inclusive, this episode will shift how you think about leadership from the inside out.

You’ll learn:

• Why inclusion works best when it is system-driven, not personality-driven
• How leadership evolves when you design environments instead of managing people
• What patience, structure, and clarity look like in daily operations
• Why humility is an underrated leadership skill
• A simple mindset shift that helps leaders embrace difference

Guest Bio:

Janet is the founder of Blue Jay Cleaning Solutions, a for-profit social enterprise known for its inclusive and highly structured business model. With a background in special education, she helps leaders and organizations rethink hiring, team design, and operational systems so people are empowered to work from their strengths while businesses remain sustainable and profitable.