by Michael Strickland In the architecture of everyday conversation, some voices echo in marble halls while others whisper against soundproof walls. Cultural power dynamics play out constantly in workplace settings, often in subtle ways that can significantly impact people’s experiences and career trajectories. Consider how communication styles reflect cultural power dynamics. In many Western corporate…
Category: Culture
Workplace Bullying: Weaponizing Belonging at Work
Belonging is an evolutionary longing in which connection equals protection, both for our bodies and souls (Sapolsky, 2004). Authentic connection is generative, encouraging us to grow while staying in alignment with our core values (hooks, 1996). True belonging encourages both interdependence, inviting us to lean on and support others, and independence, insisting we maintain personal…
Researchers Find Understanding and Embracing Intercultural Tensions and Differences in Teams Increases Information Elaboration and Creativity
“Teamwork makes the dream work.” It’s a popular phrase used to describe the merits of working in teams to get things done. When applied successfully, creating and collaborating with coworkers can produce results that surpass a single individual’s contribution. In the past, teams were mostly homogeneous because this was the makeup of most organizations in…
Hip Hop: A Culture of Vision and Voice
Hip hop is global, lapping on every shore and landing at every airport. But what does hip hop mean? Is it the music with a chest-thumping beat? The rapid-fire lyrics rapped into a handheld mic? Gravity-defying dance steps? Writers turning walls into canvases with larger-than-life letters and illustrations? The answer is all of the above—and more. Hip hop…
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