Send us a message SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Nashay Lowe and Dr. Joel Pérez explore the concept of cultural humility in leadership, emphasizing the importance of asking the right questions and fostering genuine connections. They discuss the challenges leaders face in practicing humility, the significance of understanding microaggressions, and the need for open dialogue in diverse environments. Through personal anecdotes and practical examples, they highlight how humility and empathy can lead to more effective leadership and healthier relationships across various contexts. In this conversation, Dr. Joel Pérez discusses the importance of creating safe spaces for feedback, leading with empathy, and understanding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He emphasizes the need for self-awareness and cultural humility in leadership, and the significance of genuine efforts towards organizational change. The discussion highlights that real change requires a commitment to listening and understanding the experiences of others, and that leadership is about fostering connection and growth rather than merely performance.Key TakeawaysLeadership is about asking the right questions, not just having answers.Cultural humility involves recognizing and addressing power imbalances.Empathy is essential for effective leadership, not a sign of weakness.Microaggressions can occur unintentionally but have significant impacts.Creating a safe space for feedback is crucial for growth.Diversity, equity, and inclusion must be practiced, not just checked off.Self-awareness and curiosity are foundational to cultural humility.Real change requires intentionality and a framework for action.Listening deeply is a key skill for leaders.Hope lies in the genuine desire for improvement among leaders.This episode may include brief sponsor messages that help support the show. For an ad-free listening experience, consider subscribing to The Resolution Room. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2471266/subscribe Please also Follow, Share, Rate, and Review us on your favorite platform! 🫶🏾 https://ratethispodcast.com/resolutionroom To bring a conversation like this to your stage, please visit https://forms.gle/XineBr3err9W1HD49 Want to talk with me 1:1? Visit: intro.co/NashayLowe Shop at The Mind Shop and explore our collection designed to carry the spirit of The Resolution Room into everyday life. https://lowe-insights-mind-shop.fourthwall.com/ And if you just want to say thank you in a simple way, you can always buy me a coffee—every gesture helps keep this space going. https://buymeacoffee.com/resolutionroom Theme music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/soft-waves-forming License code: YHLX3CWSWGWNCJZT