So far in our Diversity Week we have covered the Definition of diversity, What is Inclusion, Why is heritage and culture important, the challenges faced when practicing diversity, the benefits, and Roadblocks.
For our final post of this Diversity Week leaders remember what they have learned from others who are different. I think that, like me, you will find the comments of the crowd at the #leadfromwithin chat, moderated by Lolly Daskal @LollyDaskal, refreshing and inspiring.
What have you learned from others who are different?
Understand the differences between competition & cooperation... #leadfromwithin
— Gary Dunn (@gldunnjr) July 18, 2012
ME TOO! RT @AndeLyons: I LOVE that about humanity! RT @lollydaskal: A9: We are all different and yet we are all the same.#leadfromwithin
— Lolly Daskal (@LollyDaskal) July 18, 2012
We all want to belong. we all want to make a difference. and everything is laced with love. #leadfromwithin
— Lolly Daskal (@LollyDaskal) July 18, 2012
A9: It is not who we are on the outside that matters, but the character within that matters #leadfromwithin
— Jen Olney (@gingerconsult) July 18, 2012
“Everyone is kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.” –Yiddish Proverb #leadfromwithin #quotes
— Gary Dunn (@gldunnjr) July 18, 2012
A9 How to see the world differently, larger#leadfromwithin
— Martina McGowan (@MartinaMcGowan) July 18, 2012
Q 9 Different ppl enrich my life and ignite creativity#leadfromwithin
— Dr. Ada (@PhDAda) July 18, 2012
Nearly everything I know. RT @gingerconsult: RT @lollydaskal: Q9: What have you learned from others who are different? #leadfromwithin
— Jackie Bernardi (@JackieBernardi) July 18, 2012
A9 How Special they truly Are & I am and then... HOW Similar we ARE! #leadfromwithin
— Edward Colozzi (@EdwardColozzi) July 18, 2012
A9. I have learned to be more patient and allow people to be a human being #leadfromwithin
— Debbie Adams (@PeopleCan) July 18, 2012
A9: There is more in common and less that separates us. We can be stronger together by bridging our talents 4 a greater goal #leadfromwithin
— Jen Olney (@gingerconsult) July 18, 2012
A9: Others who are different taught me to SLOW DOWN and engage many in decision making. #leadfromwithin
— S. Chris Edmonds (@scedmonds) July 18, 2012
I found that the sharks swimming between your island and mine had rubber teeth! #leadfromwithin
— Dr. John Grinnell (@leedership) July 18, 2012
A9. I have learned love and acceptance and doing things in an unconventional way is ok. #leadfromwithin
— TerriKlass (@TerriKlass) July 18, 2012
A9: I have learned my way is not the only way (or the best way) #leadfromwithin
— Alli Polin (@AlliPolin) July 18, 2012
I have learned that at our human core we love the same, hurt the same, and laugh the same. #leadfromwithin
— Michelle Sterling(@leadgood) July 18, 2012
A9 to analyze, to accept, to fight, to forgive, to resolve conflict, to cooperate, to love #leadfromwithin
— Amanda Neville (@furiouslymandy) July 18, 2012
A7: Others who are different have taught me that there are many ways to accomplish work & connection. #leadfromwithin
— S. Chris Edmonds (@scedmonds) July 18, 2012
A9: true meaning of love, that life through staind glass window=far more interestng than 1 that shines thru one-colord window #leadfromwithin
— Peg Gillard (@gracinginfinity) July 18, 2012
A9: Different perspectives... thinking style... inspiration... excitement... a whole new world. #LeadFromWithin
— Ande Lyons (@AndeLyons) July 18, 2012
A9: I've learned that my way can sometimes put me on the wrong highway. Different thought is a good thing. #leadfromwithin
— Dale Shafer (@DaleShafer) July 18, 2012
A9:We all have the need for connection, choices, a loving environment, support, and security. #leadfromwithin
— Noel Neu (@noelneu) July 18, 2012
A9 I am not black or white or pink or yellow or brown. I am person with emotions, heart and soul. I define myself #Leadfromwithin
— Kenny Rose (@KRLRose) July 18, 2012
A9 - Only being around people just like me would get boring. #leadfromwithin
— Dan Forbes (@DanVForbes) July 18, 2012
Q9 that we all have the ability to add value.Just need to give each other a chance #Leadfromwithin
— Neda McGuire (@ckgerontologist) July 18, 2012
A9 I've learned that everyone has a voice and you can learn from those that speak. Just try it!#leadfromwithin
— Shannon Setter(@ShannonSetter) July 18, 2012
A9: Respecting the gifts of others, helps reach the overall goals. #leadfromwithin
— Kyle Prisock (@KylePrisock) July 18, 2012
Remember. . .
Organizational learning, like individual learning, involves the development of new and diverse interpretations of events and situations. People learn better from others. You can learn even better from others that are different from you. Find ways every day to learn from the difference of others.
Join the conversation in the comments below and tell us what have YOU learn from others that are different from you.
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