Cultivating Cultural Competence: Insights and Strategies with Sara Taylor
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Cultivating Cultural Competence: Insights and Strategies with Sara Taylor

S12 E62 • Apr 8, 2025 • 24 mins

Caroline Biesalski introduces the episode with Sara Taylor, focusing on cultural competence. Sara shares her background and discusses the developmental nature of cultural competence. Caroline reflects on her personal experiences with language and inclusivity, and they explore how team diversity impacts business outcomes. The conversation underscores the importance of openness and continuous learning in leadership. Sara offers key insights from her books, providing strategies for building inclusive teams. The episode concludes with Sara's goals and advice on understanding the difference between intent and impact, offering listeners practical takeaways for fostering inclusivity.

Key Points

  • Leaders set the bar for cultural competence within their teams, emphasizing the importance of developing their own skills to foster an inclusive environment.
  • Understanding and addressing unconscious biases are critical for creating a culture where everyone feels valued and can thrive.
  • Effective cultural competence involves continuous self-reflection, personal development, and practical strategies to enhance both individual and organizational effectiveness.

Meet Sara Taylor Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, USA


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