We’ve all been at a crossroads in our life that likely felt overwhelming. This could result from a potential career change, the start or end of a relationship, or a relocation. Whatever the decision was directly related to, it’s in […]
We’ve all been at a crossroads in our life that likely felt overwhelming. This could result from a potential career change, the start or end of a relationship, or a relocation. Whatever the decision was directly related to, it’s in […]
Happy Human Heritage Month! Wouldn’t it be great to hear that every month? It is so wonderful that we celebrate various heritages throughout the year, as it ensures that we are inclusive in recognizing cultural differences. I love participating in […]
Have you ever heard the phrase, “It’s lonely at the top?” That term can ring true no matter where your “top” may be. As you are likely aware, there is a heavy responsibility in being a leader, especially at the […]
“Where are you from?” “What are your goals?” “What makes you qualified to do this job?” “Would you like sugar or cream in your coffee?” These are just a few questions we may encounter in our lifetime. Whether we are at work, at a social event or in our own home, questions arise. Some are a lot easier to answer than others. Questions often make us feel uncomfortable, even when we invite them. They can sometimes be intrusive, inappropriate, culturally insensitive, or just simply catch us off-guard. In addition, a question requires an answer, which we feel we are expected to produce within seconds. That’s a lot of pressure!
Wikipedia defines intercultural competence as “a range of cognitive, affective, and behavioral skills that lead to effective and appropriate communication with people of other cultures.” Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we all had a built-in intercultural competence meter? This meter […]
Becoming a leader may have always been your career goal or, instead, you were thrust into your current leadership position. Perhaps you are now striving to become a leader. Regardless of where you are in your leadership journey, there are […]
In our line of work, we often hear people say things like, “we need to hire more diversely,” or “we need more diversity in the organization.” Diversity is largely believed to refer to what a person looks like rather than […]
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