Guest Loren Rosaldo-Maldonado, Chief People Officer at Cultura Inc., discusses cultural intelligence, inclusivity, and the intersections with neurodiversity in the workplace. They explore advocating for neurodivergent employees, disrupting traditional operations for understanding, developing cultural competency through self-reflection, and the importance of validation in creating meaningful connections.
Understanding and embracing cultural and neurodiversity fosters productive dialogues and inclusivity in the workplace.
Advocating for individual needs and promoting understanding can lead to a supportive work environment.
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The intersections of neurodiversity, inclusivity, and cultural intelligence
Lauren and the podcast host discuss the intersections between neurodiversity, inclusivity, and cultural intelligence in the workplace. They explain how understanding neurodiversity and cultural diversity are essential for fostering productive dialogues, respecting differences, and finding common ground among team members. They highlight the importance of creating a space for open dialogue and empathy in navigating these intersections.
Promoting understanding and accommodation in the workplace
The podcast explores strategies for individuals to advocate for their needs in the workplace. They emphasize the importance of having a dialogue with management about accommodations, explaining why certain adjustments are important for individual success. By promoting understanding and breaking down myths surrounding differences, individuals can work towards finding common ground and ensuring a supportive work environment.
What is cultural intelligence, and how does it intersect with inclusivity? That's what we're talking about with today's guest, Loren Rosaldo-Maldonado. Loren's the Chief People Officer at Cultura Inc., an ADHDer, and a Cultural Intelligence consultant with a passion for helping people and institutions navigate the complexities of the human condition.
Show notes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/cultural-competency-across-neurotypes/
Buy Loren's book, Becoming The Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47SkWQm
Danielle Sullivan is an autistic parent, the owner of Neurodiverging Coaching, and the host of The Neurodiverging Podcast.
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