Global Inclusion Summits: A World Tour Summary - an Interview with Melanie Moore, Inclusion & Enablement Leader (Global Regions) at Honeywell

In the latest Fearless Female Leadership interview, I had the honor of speaking with Melanie Moore, the Inclusion and Engagement Leader at Honeywell, about “Building Inclusive Cultures That Drive Global Impact.”

Melanie’s journey into leadership wasn’t planned... it was discovered. A marketing major by degree, she was “accidentally” placed into a human resources internship, and that unexpected detour sparked a 30-year passion for people. From recruiting talent to fostering belonging across continents, Melanie has built her career on one guiding principle: say yes, try new things, and see where they lead. 

Now leading Honeywell’s global Inclusion and Engagement efforts, Melanie has been traveling the world (from the U.S. to India, China, and Europe) hosting regional inclusion summits designed to meet people where they are. Rather than a “one-size-fits-all” approach, each summit was uniquely tailored to the challenges and cultures of its region. The response? Overwhelming gratitude and renewed engagement.

Melanie believes that inclusion is not a “soft skill.” It’s a business imperative tied directly to innovation, productivity, and ROI. True inclusion extends beyond race and gender; it touches well-being, psychological safety, and human connection. When people feel seen, valued, and safe, they perform better, and organizations thrive.

Her advice for leaders and employees alike is simple but profound: start small, stay curious, get involved, and build bridges across differences. Whether joining employee networks, learning from others, or meeting one new person each week, inclusion begins with action.

Thank you Melanie for a summary of your whirlwind global inclusion tour that impacted so many at Honeywell!

🔑 Key Takeaways

• 0:01:03 – Melanie’s HR career began by accident, but curiosity and openness turned it into a 30-year passion.
• 0:03:44 – “Just go for it” is her mantra for anyone afraid to make a career pivot or try something new.
• 0:05:37 – Honeywell’s inclusion summits were held across four global regions, each customized to meet local needs.
• 0:08:25 – Simply showing up communicates “I care.” Global presence builds trust and connection before a word is spoken.
• 0:10:26 – Inclusion goes beyond gender and race as it includes well-being, psychological safety, and engagement.
• 0:12:47 – ROI can be seen in engagement surveys and productivity gains. When people feel safe, innovation flourishes.
• 0:14:14 – Start small; you don’t need to “boil the ocean” to make meaningful progress.
• 0:17:03 – Inclusion builds kinship where shared understanding strengthens teams and drives excellence.
• 0:22:06 – Employees can increase belonging immediately by joining networks (especially those different from themselves).
• 0:25:33 – “There’s always something to learn” Seek out people with different skills or perspectives and build relationships daily.

If you’re interested in being featured on the Fearless Female Leadership podcast, or you’re a leader looking to gain clarity on ‘what’s next’, how to build more cohesive and high-performing teams, and lead with greater confidence and influence, let’s have a confidential conversation.

Cheering you on always!
– Sheryl