“The cause of my irritation is not in this person but in me.”-Anthony de Mello, Indian Jesuit priest, writer, 1931-87 This quote struck me that I had to reread it. Is it really me? I came across this quote upon reading the April 2022 Newsletter of TCG (TransCultural Group). Before reading the rest of the newsletter, the passage had me reflecting on the truth. When my opinions and … [Read more...]
Window Frames of Your Mind: Fighting Unconscious Bias
We all have our biases. But if we want to improve our interpersonal skills, we need to fight these biases. We need to look at the world and people from different viewpoints, just like looking out a garden from different window frames – the same garden, just different perspectives. I want to share an interesting post I came across from TransCulturalGroup entitled Window Frames of Your Mind. … [Read more...]
3 Important Benefits of Cultural Intelligence
I started talking to other people on the internet from a young age. While my parents worried that I would mix with the I started talking to other people on the internet from a young age. While my parents worried that I would mix with the wrong crowd online, my experience turned out to be quite harmless and somewhat positive in that regard. I recall that at one point, one of these international … [Read more...]
5 Things You Need to Know about Implicit Bias Test to Become a Better Team Member
An implicit bias test is a tool that individuals have commonly used to determine biases. As our global consciousness increases regarding the role biases play in our daily lives, you need to consider implicit bias tests to assist your self-development and become an effective team member. Here are five things you need to know about implicit bias test for self-development that will help … [Read more...]
7 Important Lessons We Can Teach our Children about Diversity
Diversity is a beautiful thing when acknowledged. It can help us acquire more knowledge and insights. Diversity can help us grow and live harmoniously with other people. However, diversity can also cause conflict and isolation when it is not respected and accepted. These truths make it very crucial to teach our children about diversity. Diversity meaning The Oxford Learners Dictionary … [Read more...]
Examples of Inclusive and Diversity-Friendly Workplaces
Inclusive leadership, according to Employer’s Network for Equality & Inclusion (ENEI) of UK, means being aware of one’s own biases and preferences, but continues to seek out and take into account different perspectives for better decision making.” Aside from coming up with well-informed decisions, this type of diversity and inclusion (D&I) approach is very crucial to make employees feel … [Read more...]
When the Best Food in US is Not from US
US food equates to immigrant food. It is kind of ironic and maybe funny, but it's true. Unless you are talking about food that is being passed on by Native Americans, then it is immigrant food. The cuisine in the US is ever-evolving, just like America’s heritage. Chefs coming from different parts of the world immigrate to the US and share their cuisine of origin and … [Read more...]
Do You Know Why Your Company Needs a Chief Diversity Officer?
Protests on social inequities have built pressure not only within communities, but also in workplaces to get serious about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The need to address such pressure would require a company to hire a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). The role of the Chief Diversity Officer and its team would ensure carrying out its mission, which is to build a more diverse and … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Help Children Value Cultural Diversity
There is no better time to teach children the value of cultural diversity than now. The values of acceptance, appreciation, and empathy that goes with embracing cultural diversity early on can help children become successful, happy, and compassionate individuals in the future. Some ways to help kids embrace cultural diversity include expanding your culinary horizons by trying dishes from … [Read more...]
Confirmation Bias: Believing What You Want to Believe In
Most of the time we get into a debate or an argument, we always believe that we are right. Then we go ahead and give evidences that support our opinions and beliefs. If you have ever tried looking into facts and evidences that support otherwise, then well and good, but most likely, that is not what happens, right? Right! This tendency is called "confirmation bias". Let us learn more … [Read more...]