3 steps to better connect with your fellow humans | Amber Cabral
Apr 8, 2024
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Inclusion strategist Amber Cabral shares three steps to connect with others effectively in the workplace and community. The podcast discusses fostering belonging, embracing diversity and privilege, and practicing empathy and allyship to create more inclusive environments. It emphasizes the importance of understanding DEI and building human connections through small, everyday actions.
Acknowledging privilege leads to understanding advantages and extending power respectfully.
Learning about differences among individuals fosters empathy, connection, and broadens horizons.
Deep dives
Understanding Privilege and Spread It
Amber Cabral discusses the concept of privilege and the importance of recognizing our own privileges. Privilege often goes unnoticed as it is ingrained in our daily lives. Amber suggests that acknowledging privilege leads to understanding where we have advantages and power. She emphasizes the significance of extending our privilege to others respectfully and meaningfully.
Building Empathy Across Differences
Amber emphasizes the necessity of recognizing and learning about the differences among individuals to foster empathy and connection. She uses examples like the relationship between Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart to illustrate the value of connecting across diverse backgrounds. Amber stresses the importance of listening to others' experiences to gain perspective and broaden our horizons.
Embracing Allyship Through Everyday Actions
Amber discusses the concept of allyship as a series of everyday actions that support and uplift others. She encourages individuals to step beyond traditional definitions and embrace allyship in small gestures. By acknowledging the systemic disparities and taking corrective actions in daily interactions, Amber highlights how everyone can contribute to a more inclusive and supportive environment.
How can you effectively support people at work and in your community, especially when they're different from you? Inclusion strategist Amber Cabral shares three steps you can take to build connection — emphasizing that even small, everyday actions can make a big difference to those around you. After the talk, Modupe shares questions we can ask to help bridge divides.