The USA is Multicultural
The explosive growth of native-born Millennial to Gen Z employees and customers influences how you lead, manage, and communicate. Consider these facts:
- Despite globalization, most of us still do most business within 25 mile of home
- More native-born citizens are bi-lingual, bi-cultural, and identify as multi-ethnic
- Assimilation and acculturation are complex and subtle, yet can have a powerful influence on personal or group behavior
- Despite globalization, most of us still do most business within 25 mile of home
- More native-born citizens are bi-lingual, bi-cultural, and identify as multi-ethnic
- Assimilation and acculturation are complex and subtle, yet can have a powerful influence on personal or group behavior
Communication & CultureDiversity and inclusion is a big topic. Here are some of my top picks- - Learn Cultures, Not Languages, by Ian Brenner - Cultural Detective: check out this intercultural communication tool, or get a free 3-day trial here. - Racial Equity tools |
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Learn why communication is a key part of success- no matter what stage your business is in. Connect with me to talk about your leadership questions and challenges.
1. I want to start a business: How do we create messaging that attracts our target audience and beyond?
2. I want to grow my business: How can strategic communication help us stay competitive and reach more diverse markets?
3. I want to build business resiliency: How do we satisfy more customers and lead more productive teams
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1. I want to start a business: How do we create messaging that attracts our target audience and beyond?
2. I want to grow my business: How can strategic communication help us stay competitive and reach more diverse markets?
3. I want to build business resiliency: How do we satisfy more customers and lead more productive teams
Download a SWOT Analysis template here
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She gets it! Framing a communications strategy was our major challenge. Lee turned complex concepts into simple descriptions. Her intuitive abilities were exceptionally helpful.
Aaron Woods, President. Eligea Consulting
Aaron Woods, President. Eligea Consulting
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CEO / Pacific Communications Consulting
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The Road Map is a terrific value. Lee came up with great ideas about how to engage different types of families and learners.
Dr. Amy Summers, PhD, Amy Summers Psychology
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Definitions of Diversity
Primary Aspects- age, race, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities and sexual orientation.
Secondary Aspects- socio-economic status, class, faith, geographic location and education.
Interpersonal Skills help us get along with others while getting the job done- from listening skills to how we behave at work. These skills are a prerequisite for many positions, achievement, and career growth.
Secondary Aspects- socio-economic status, class, faith, geographic location and education.
Interpersonal Skills help us get along with others while getting the job done- from listening skills to how we behave at work. These skills are a prerequisite for many positions, achievement, and career growth.
Regional Chambers & Business Associations
Tabor 100 website
Black Dot: a culturally-responsive space for Black entrepreneurs in Seattle website
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce website
ALPFA: Seattle Association of Hispanic Professionals website
GSBA: Greater Seattle Business Association website
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce website
African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest website
Filipino Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest website
The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce website
Korean American Chamber of Commerce, Washington website
Japan American Society of Washington State website
Black Dot: a culturally-responsive space for Black entrepreneurs in Seattle website
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce website
ALPFA: Seattle Association of Hispanic Professionals website
GSBA: Greater Seattle Business Association website
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce website
African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest website
Filipino Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest website
The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce website
Korean American Chamber of Commerce, Washington website
Japan American Society of Washington State website
The Difference Between Multicultural, Intercultural, and Cross-Cultural Communication
According the the Spring Institute, these terms are related but very different. Differences in the meanings have to do with the perspectives we take when interacting with people from other cultures:
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