Why Your Voice Matters: Unlearning Silence in the Workplace
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In this week's episode of the 'All Inclusive Podcast,' Natasha speaks with Elaine Lin Hering, an accomplished facilitator, keynote speaker and author of the book “Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully”
Elaine is renowned for her expertise in enhancing skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution. With a global footprint that spans six continents, Elaine has enriched executive education programs at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Dartmouth, Tufts, UC Berkeley, and UCLA.
Serving as the past Advanced Training Director for the Harvard Mediation Program and a Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, her diverse experience ranges from engaging with coal miners at BHP Billiton to supporting micro-finance initiatives in East Africa, aiding mental health professionals in China, and advising senior leaders at the US Department of Commerce. Elaine's impressive client roster includes industry giants like American Express, Chevron, Google, Nike, Novartis, PayPal, Pixar, and the Red Cross. Her newly released book "Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully," unveils the transformative power of breaking free from silence to foster a more expressive and fulfilling life.
Episode Highlights:
The Concept of Unlearning Silence (01:30)
The Role of Culture and Upbringing in Silence (08:02)
Advice for Leaders to Encourage Speaking Up (12:00)
The Importance of Communication Mediums in Inclusivity (14:13)
Utilizing Social Capital for Inclusiveness (16:08)
Operating from an Abundance Mindset (19:01)
Connect with Elaine Lin Hering on LinkedIn to follow her impactful work in the DEI space.