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How Multicultural Organizations Can Help Team Members Speak Up

Heather Hansen · May 26, 2022

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How Multicultural Organizations Can Help Team Members Speak Up — Heather Hansen

Podcast: A SEAT at THE TABLE: Conversations with Today's Top Industry Leaders

May 26, 2022

One of the biggest challenges leaders face when managing multicultural organisations is getting everyone on the team to be engaged and to participate. Typically, one or two people do most of the talking, while many others sit quietly on the sidelines. But just because someone…

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Key topicsCommunication and diversityWith the increasing focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, effective communication has become more important than ever. Heather Hansen can speak to the challenges and opportunities of communicating across differences, and how to create a culture of belonging through communication. Cross-cultural communicationAccording to a recent survey, 70% of global executives believe that cross-cultural communication is critical to their organization's success. Heather Hansen can provide insights on how to navigate cultural differences and build effective communication strategies that bridge divides. Leadership communicationIn her book "Unmuted," Heather Hansen emphasizes the importance of leadership communication in creating inclusive and productive teams. She provides practical strategies for leaders to communicate with clarity, empathy, and authenticity, inspiring action and driving results. View all topics →

About Heather Hansen

TEDx Speaker and Author

200K+ TEDx talk viewsAmazon Bestselling and award-winning authorNASA External communication consultantAuthor Unmuted

With TEDX speaker and author Heather Hansen's expertise and guidance, you'll learn how to navigate the complexities of cross-cultural communication, overcome bias, and foster inclusive communication cultures that inspire action and drive results. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a rising star in your field, Unmuted will help you to unlock your full potential and become a more effective, confident, and inspiring communicator.

Heather's passion for communication and diversity is evident in everything she does, from her engaging TEDx talk to her popular books and training programs. Her unique approach to teaching and coaching has helped countless individuals and organizations to transform their communication cultures and achieve their goals.

If you're looking to improve your communication skills, build more inclusive teams, and become a more effective leader, Heather Hansen is the expert you need. With her guidance, you'll learn how to speak up, show up, and inspire action in a changing world. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from one of the most dynamic and inspiring speakers in the field of communication.

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About this episode

One of the biggest challenges leaders face when managing multicultural organisations is getting everyone on the team to be engaged and to participate.

Typically, one or two people do most of the talking, while many others sit quietly on the sidelines.

But just because someone is hesitant to speak up in meetings, doesn’t mean that they don’t have ideas or insights to share.

So how do we help our more introvert team members speak up - especially when English might not be their native language?

Today I’m speaking withHeather Hansen, Global Communication Consultant, TEDx Speaker, Trainer and author of “Unmuted: How to Show Up, Speak Up and Inspire Action".

In this episode, Heather shares insights into:

What leaders overlook when trying to build more participation from their multicultural teams.How CEOs and C Suite Leaders can encourage a culture of open listening. How to develop ‘unmuted’ leaders and organisations.

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Connect with Heather Hansen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansenheather/

Heather's book “Unmuted: How to Show Up, Speak Up and Inspire Action"

A Seat at The Table website: https://seatpodcast.com

The Current Situation in Sourcing: https://thecurrentsituation.net

Guest: Heather Hansen