I was on a sales call recently and felt that immediate recognition: this is a covert inclusion audience. In this episode she names a practice she's used for twenty years without ever labeling it, leading with her audience's motivation instead of leading with inclusion itself. From wedding industry rooms to corporate sales teams, the content stays the same. The door changes. And everything works better. Takeaways: The door problem: When inclusion stalls, it's often not a values problem. It's a communication problem. We're leading with the wrong entry point. Covert inclusion in action: Leading with audience motivation, whether that's revenue, client relationships, or not fumbling in front of someone different from you, is not a compromise. It's strategy. The ARC Method applied: Ask what your audience already cares about. Respect that motivation. Connect it to the inclusion work that follows. The practice: Before your next inclusion conversation, find the door your audience is already standing in front of. Lead there first. Connect with Me The Newsletter: This week in the newsletter, I wrote about disability history finally having a home, a VR lab closing the healthcare skills gap,  guaranteed income changing real lives — and more. Subscribe to the 5 Things Newsletter here. Work with Me: Let's talk. Watch 5 Things on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/