Episode #12 — How to Talk About Culture with Nikki Lerner

In this episode, Nikki shares how leaders can bring discussions about culture and diversity into the workplace when they’re scared of messing up. She says it all starts with looking inward at your own lifestyle and working through the beliefs you’ve been ingrained with. By having these conversations, everyone on your team can feel heard, seen, and comfortable bringing their full selves to work.

Show Notes

How do you talk about race and diversity with your organization? It’s a question businesses all over the country have been grappling with. Most are afraid to say the wrong thing or cause more harm than good.

My guest today, Nikki Lerner, author, speaker and Culture Coach, has an answer to that question and many others around talking about culture. Nikki coaches leaders and groups on how to facilitate these exact conversations and shows companies why talking about culture can’t be a once-a-year event. 

Before you can start this conversation with your organization, Nikki says you need to cultivate and steward your soul first. 

In this episode, Nikki shares how leaders can bring discussions about culture and diversity into the workplace when they’re scared of messing up. She says it all starts with looking inward at your own lifestyle and working through the beliefs you’ve been ingrained with. By having these conversations, everyone on your team can feel heard, seen, and comfortable bringing their full selves to work. 

    What You'll Learn

  • How to know if you have a monocultural or multicultural lifestyle.
  • The importance of cultivating your soul before facilitating culture discussions.
  • Why the biggest challenge of facilitating is showing that you’re trustworthy.
  • How to get people to share during these conversations.
  • How to ensure everyone feels comfortable bringing their full selves to work.
  • Why culture needs to be part of your organization’s mission and values.

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