 Photo of mural created by Green Star Movement (Chicago, 2017). I'm pumped! These recent words from star basketballer Stephen Curry brought me to this feeling: "Here's the truth: You're not world class if you're not actively about inclusion." Yesterday, Curry published an article entitled, "This Is Personal," advocating gender equality for his growing daughters— and all daughters. I wanted to develop new thought around the idea that world class status requires active inclusion— and share with you as a contribution to an ongoing social discourse. How would the standard of all things be elevated if we linked the measure of "world class" with the wellbeing of the world? I failed just as I started. I Googled the dictionary definition of "world class." And then, I realized that I was looking to an old world order to define a new world vision. What I call failure is what my friend, medical intuitive Julie Burns Walker, refers to as Core Lore. She says that we participate in Core Lore "when we arbitrarily follow the patterns of our families or those around us, without questioning them"; that "if we are not conscious about what we believe, then we end up claiming the beliefs of others." That's not progress. We know that doing what you've always done gets you what you've always gotten. I propose that we evolve the definition of "world class": Of, or among the best for, the world. This is version 2.0. I propose that we evolve the definition of "world class": Of, or among the best for, the world. This is version 2.0; that next-level sh!t. If I were to entrust my understanding to Google dictionary without question, I might unwittingly take up the belief that the term means, "Of or among the best in the world." Having given it a moment's thought, the difference of that one word is a constraint that I'm unwilling to consciously accept. How would the standard of all things be elevated if we linked the measure of "world class" with the wellbeing of the world? Inclusion is world class because it is best for our world. Inclusive mindsets produce superior outcomes and advance human "be-ing." The working definition of inclusion that I'm working towards with client-partners is about:
As much as inclusion is about universal values and cultural norms, this practice is also deeply personal. It's about personal choice and personal change. Inclusion cannot happen without you. Virtually yours, Malii Watts Carolyn EngageBetween.com #StephenCurry #Inclusion #GenderEquality #WorldClassForTheWorld #ThisIsPersonal
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8/31/2018 03:08:30 am
If we were to define the word "world class", there's only one word that comes into my mind, and that's the word talent. There are so many people who are blessed with enough talent who can flaunt anything they want, but they are not given the right venue for that. That's why if you are given the right venue for your talent, you need to exert your best shot for that! 9/15/2018 08:55:11 pm
Being considered as world class means you have to be the best among the rest and outstanding. It requires talent and skill that will make lots of people really amazed. However, just like what you have mentioned here, there are also some other definitions of being a world class person. I think that it should also be seen on a person's heart and soul. What I means is it should also be seen in the behavior of a person. A person who has a pure heart and intention will always be considered as someone who is world class. 4/9/2019 03:50:21 pm
Returning to this post and considering your good points, @EssayWriting and @ResumeWriting. If we assume that most folks have positive intention, the trick then is how to help ensure those intentions make positive impact upon those who receive the message. Depending on the ways in which we tend to interpret, messages may land well or get lost in translation. My work with clients is to partner with work groups to make sure we are more attuned to our tendencies, and refine them to reach optimized relationships and performance. Leave a Reply. |
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