How To Communicate To A Diverse Audience (and why we need to)
I don’t know about you, but it’s been painful watching the political circus taking place in this year’s elections. In fact, it’s been embarrassing.
One of the sad parts (and there are so many) is that an experienced and gifted speaker who recognizes our challenges, offers solutions and who embraces our diversity would win this election in a landslide. But after digesting what I’ve watched over the past couple of months, much less the past two decades or so, it appears that would be asking for too much.
You’re Not in Kansas Anymore
The digital platforms have changed things forever. Whether you like it or not, we’re now a 24/7 global community. For the most part, it’s no longer me vs. you or us vs. them. Today it’s about working together to make lives and the world a better place. This reality is not negotiable and those who continue to demand exclusion will find themselves left far behind in the evolutionary process.
Sure their are exceptions. I get it. I have zero tolerance for terrorism, dictatorships and failing to protect human rights.
But that’s not today’s conversation. What is are tweets, walls and naked photographs. It’s insulting and ridiculous. I thought we were better than this.
Embrace Diversity
When communicating to your next audience, it’s important to appreciate, understand and embrace all of the different people, cultures and values. Lead by example and do the right thing. Share your message in a way that embraces equality, encourages respect and appreciates diversity.
Failing to do so in today’s world is preparing to fail.
At my communication tips blog, I share a post about how you can be a more effective communicator by embracing diversity. It’s titled, “How to Communicate to a Diverse Audience.” I hope you enjoy my perspective on the topic.
Have a wonderful weekend whoever you are and wherever you live.
— Mitch
@mitchjackson
