As a result, our sphere of influence is much smaller and often much less diverse. And one of the consequences of that is that we are not exposed to or confronted with as many different perspectives as we were previously. So I have really tried to expose myself to different voices in the virtual world. This week\u2019s newsletter is a few of those resources that I found the most interesting and impactful, with articles, podcasts and TED talks giving a different outlook on issues that we might have discussed within our sphere of influence in the past, but aren\u2019t able to currently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE VOICE OF DIVERSITY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPeople are not widgets. Identities are not commodities. Inclusion is not a line item in your financial report. .. You want to know why diversity and equity leaders have such high turnover rates? Because companies spend so much time on strategy and so little time on the hard work of change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Powerful words! And change that is really needed. Michelle Silverthorn has written a very direct, practical, and insightful book into the impact and power of Authentic Diversity<\/a>: How to Change the Workplace for Good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While Diversity & Inclusion may at times feel like the \u2018flavour of the month\u2019, there truly is a massive benefit to all of us in embracing it. According to the American Sociological Association, \u201ccompanies with the highest levels of racial or gender diversity brought in nearly 15 times more sales revenue than those with the lowest.\u201d D&I is truly good for ALL of us!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n THE VOICE OF GENERATION Z<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This TED talk<\/a> on the economic impact of unpaid internships is really eye-opening. Sure, I knew that unpaid internships were a thing, but I am a bit embarrassed to admit I\u2019d never thought about the actual implications. Or the privilege inherent in the system. David Leo Hyde gives a really engaging and interesting talk on why everyone deserves to be paid for their work, and how doing so in fact benefits everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n THE VOICE OF YOUR INNER CRITIC<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am a huge fan of Dr. Susan David, and think her book on Emotional Agility<\/a> is one of the best and most impactful books I\u2019ve read in years. Her TED talk on the Gift and Power of Emotional Courage<\/a> is brilliant, too, if you don\u2019t have time to read the whole book. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. David recently wrote an article on Imposter Syndrome<\/a> \u2013 that feeling that so many ambitious and highly intelligent people are burdened with, that they are just faking their success, that their success is due only to luck, and that at any moment they will be \u2018found out\u2019 for the \u2018imposter\u2019 they are. This is definitely *not* a voice you want to be listening to! David\u2019s article is full of helpful advice, and practical suggestions, especially for how to deal with the Imposter Syndrome that might be affecting you due to the current global circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n THE VOICE OF NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Having lived more than half my life abroad, and the majority of my life in countries where English was not the native language, I could really relate to NPR’s Rough Translation podcast! I\u2019ve spent over two decades working with people on how to communicate well in English and thus found the episode on How to speak bad English<\/a> to be really brilliant. Communication truly is a two-way street and it is inherent upon all parties to learn how to communicate better, not only the non-native English speakers. This was a great listen for someone who has perhaps not considered how challenging it can be to communicate in a foreign language, and how much privilege we native-speakers have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n THE VOICE OF GENDER<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a cis-gender female, the voice of gender has for me mostly been about working towards equality for the sexes. There is of course another voice in the gender field and that is the voice of non-binary, transgender and gender-fluid individuals. I enjoyed this TED Talk on the language around gender<\/a>. Language is itself fluid and in a constant state of flux. As I often joke, Shakespeare apparently coined 1600 new words and phrases, so surely we are entitled to one or two? And as the language evolves, it is evolving to incorporate more diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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