Intercultural empathy is an essential competency in our diverse, global society. It leads to better communication, understanding, and respect for each other. Like any other skill, we must develop it by being aware of our blocks and replacing them with understanding and better communication skills. In doing so, we open ourselves to forming deeper and…
Accent Bias: Why We Need to Stop Accent Shaming and Discrimination
Normalizing accents is part of the broader vision to create a just society where everyone is deemed worthy, regardless of their origins. When we focus on embracing each other’s uniqueness, rather than fixating on our differences, we level the playing field. Whatever side of the accent shaming fence you find yourself on, keep these thoughts…
What Colorism is and How to Overcome it
Colorism is when people of color not only face prejudice outside their ethnic group but among members of their own race as well. It highlights the biases that exist within specific ethnic groupings that lighter complexions are more attractive and valuable than darker ones. It’s s a societal problem that needs to be fought with…
Why it’s Important to Talk About Privilege and How it Impacts Us
Reflecting on the privileges that you have, or don’t have, will bring a sense of gratitude and abundance. You’ll realize that you have a moral responsibility to use the advantages you benefit from, to bring about more fairness and equality in our world. Empathy will open your heart and motivate you to helps those belonging…
Diversity is Beautiful. Here’s Why.
In our increasingly global culture, diversity is everywhere. It’s based not just on our appearance, race and culture but how we think, live our lives, and express our thoughts. We can become more accepting of others when we see the value in diversity. Learn four reasons why diversity is beautiful and should be encouraged. (Estimated…
Culturally Ignorant People: Who They Are and How to Deal With Them
In our interconnected world, it’s become critical to be sensitive to the differences in people from diverse backgrounds. Culturally ignorant individuals fail to see the importance of this. They mistakenly believe that the planet is solely their domain and live inside their own bubbles. Whether you’re someone who wants to broaden yours horizons or find…
Why Equality and Fairness Matter
Inequality exists in everyday life. Wherever we see differences in wealth, power, and status, you can be sure that there are people getting the short end of the stick. That’s why we need to do our part and speak out for others. Every single thing that you do matters and contributes to the collective effort…
Why We Are All Connected
No matter how different we seem on the surface, we’re all connected on a fundamental level. The key to experiencing our connectedness is to move away from seeing ourselves as isolated islands focused on personal gain, and more like interconnected oceans, making a contribution to the collective. Find out why it’s important to acknowledge your…
5 Signs That You Have Cultural Intelligence
Cultural intelligence (CI) is more than just having cultural sensitivity and awareness. It’s about having knowledge of cultural differences and applying that strategically in your interactions with others. In a globalized world, the ability to work and relate well to people from differing backgrounds has become essential to our success. These five signs of high…
Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover. Here’s Why.
We’ve all heard the saying, “don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” It alludes to our tendency to evaluate those we encounter based on what we see on the surface. This is the equivalent of judging the book by its cover, without bothering to browse through its contents. While appearance is an integral piece of…