Culturally Competent Communication

What does it mean to create a culture of belonging and how do you do it? In this episode Bill is joined by Alida Miranda-Wolf author of Cultures of Belonging - Building Inclusive Organizations That Last . Listen in to learn what it means to create a culture of belonging, why it's important for leaders and organizations, and explore how to begin doing so. 

In a world that can feel challenging and disruptive how do we find hope and wisdom? In this episode Bill is joined by Valerie Brown - author, Buddhist-Quaker Dharma teacher, facilitator, leadership coach, professional pilgrim - to discuss her new book,  Hope Leans Forward - Braving Your Way Towards Simplicity, Awakening, and Peace.  Listen in and hear them discuss the importance of slowing down when life and leadership feels hard and listening to the deep wisdom that comes from within. 

In times of great uncertainty and change how do you lead yourself so you can lead others and the systems around you?  How can you move from surviving to thriving in complexity? In this episode Bill is joined by Carolyn Coughlin and Jennifer Garvey Berger to discuss their new book, Unleash Your Complexity Genius - Growing Your Inner Capacity to Lead .  They discuss a set of practices that help you not only understand complexity but actually hack your nervous system to bring your natural capacities back online. 

In this episode, improviser Chelsea Hilend and host Bill Pullen bring a fresh perspective on how the art of Improv can enhance leadership capacity.  Listeners will experience the role of "play" and how it can be incorporated into the workplace to improve our ability to be present in the moment, listen deeply, and better connect with our intuition and the wisdom of the body. 

What is body intelligence and what does it have to do with leadership? In this episode,  we explore how our bodies collect and store information.  If we are able to tap into this rich source of data, we can make better decisions and create a felt sense of connectivity within our relationships, teams, and organizations.

In the complex times in which we live, it is essential that leaders are able to connect and build trust with the people they lead. In this podcast, Daphne Jefferson discusses what it means for leaders to "drop the mask" to tap into aspects of their identities to enhance the way they lead in these challenging times.

In this episode, sustainability expert Jim Massey inspires us to unleash the potential of people and the planet.  We explore the intersection of personal transformation, leading sustainability efforts in organizations, and some surprising ways to set off on your own sustainable journey. 

The great resignation is underway. Employees at all levels are looking for a sense of purpose and growth in their work. In this episode of the Transformational Leadership for Transforming Times podcast, we explore creating a culture where employee development is central to the mission and strategy of the organization with the authors of Conscious, Capable and Ready to Contribute. 

In this episode, author and equity strategist Minal Bopaiah challenges leaders to tell the full story of their success- the hard work and the system that has supported them.  She calls on leaders to develop the capacity to see the systems at play in their organizations - the bias - what is rewarded - and she offers insight into how to design organizations so that it's easy to do the right thing.  Don't miss this powerful discussion on how to leverage the complexity of your own identity to create equity in systems and be a more effective and engaged leader.  

How culturally competent is your communication?  In this episode, Dr. Joni Johnson & Freddi Brown discuss how to truly see, hear, and understand individuals by improving aspects of our own communication and attending to how others communicate.  From cultural experience and hair styles to emotional intelligence and empathy, learn how to move from passive to active communications whether working with organizations, teams or individuals.