Inclusion is the big topic of this episode!
We are happy to have over two of CrisMarie’s most recent mentors: Jason Patent and Grace Michel. They both work at the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership at Berkeley. Their extensive knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion has an international and broad perspective. Within the CIL programs, they want people to become a champion towards inclusion. They both agree that vulnerability is the start of the healing journey.
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About Jason Patent
Jason D. Patent, Ph.D., Director of the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership (CIL), has been involved in international and intercultural education for 30 years, both as an organizational leader and as a consultant, coach, and trainer. Jason has served as American Co-Director of the Hopkins–Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies in Nanjing, China; Inaugural Director of the Stanford Program in Beijing; Management Consultant at Gap International; Training Consultant at Cartus, ITAP International, IOR Associates, and Dean Foster Associates; and Vice President, Communications & Marketing at Orchestrall, Inc. Fluent in Mandarin, Jason has a B.A. in East Asian Studies from Harvard, an M.A. in the same field from Stanford, and an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Linguistics from U.C. Berkeley.
About Grace Michel
Grace Michel, M.A. is an Intercultural Training Specialist for the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership (CIL). She is an experienced facilitator and educator with a deep commitment to building a more inclusive, just, and peaceful world. She has extensive experience in intercultural education, leadership development, and peacebuilding, and has worked primarily as a trainer/facilitator, program director, and consultant. Prior to joining CIL, Grace worked in Myanmar where she designed teacher training and curriculum to promote peaceful coexistence and conducted education policy research. Previously, she served as the Assistant Director of the Center for Peace and Commerce at the University of San Diego, encouraging social entrepreneurship and responsible business as a force for positive social impact. Grace also worked for three years in Peru as a community educator and international service-learning program director. Grace received an M.A. in Peace and Justice Studies and a Certificate in Peace and Global Education from the University of San Diego, and a B.A. in International Relations from Claremont McKenna College.
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Key Take-Aways
CIL is part of International House at UC Berkeley.
The challenge nowadays is always money versus people or results versus people.
Inclusion leads to better business results.
When there’s a sense of belonging in a company or brand, employees and customers will be truly faithful.
Not understanding different communication styles may end up in conflict and prejudice.
In situations where two people don’t agree on how things are being done, there’s a space of possibility that will lead to growth.
Humanity is complex and never single-sided.
Recognizing our own shadow is the first step to understanding privilege.
Discomfort is informative.
Resources
Connect with Jason on LinkedIn here
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Check out Michael Phelps’s film “The Weight of Gold” on HBO here
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