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Tavier Galloway Parks Episode 9 Season 7 Adapting to Diversity in the Workplace

Workplace Diversity

Release Date: 03/06/2024

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Tavier holds a bachelor's degree in Speech Communication from Stephen F. Austin State University. She possesses a postgraduate qualification in Educational Administration. She is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. She serves as the principal of Lion’s Light Academy, which is a home school. Tavier has accumulated three decades of experience in the field of education, having worked in both public and Christian educational institutions. She's a multi-faceted individual, fulfilling roles as a wife, mother, Pastor, teacher, and entrepreneur. Through hard work in education, she is actively making a positive and profound difference in people's lives, all in service to God. 

 

In this episode, Dr. Gaye Lang and Tavier Galloway Parks discuss:

  • How to foster deeper relationships within the team 

  • Make the team feel valued and respected

  • Simple acts to give people recognition

  • Adapting to diversity in the workplace 

Key Takeaways: 

  • Off-grid team-building activities can foster deeper relationships and break down barriers in the workplace.

  • Praise and recognition will make team members feel valued and respected. Be intentional in appreciating each team member in a meaningful and sincere way.

  • Simple acts like writing a note or congratulating someone can make a big difference in the workplace. Recognition can boost morale and productivity.

  • Being flexible, kind, authentic, and genuine in adapting to diversity in the workplace. Listen intentionally and be open-minded.

 

“Make sure that we understand what our purpose is. Not having a clear vision can hamper relationships. So we have to understand what is our purpose and then we need to gather outside of the normal work environment.” - Tavier Galloway Parks

 

Connect with Tavier Galloway Parks:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lionslightacademy 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083122736564 

Website: https://lionslightacademy.org/ 

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/ql66i3d5NPzlLP1rcmCgUg 

 

Connect with Dr. Gaye Lang:

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show, so that you don’t miss a single episode; and please leave a rating and review. I would greatly appreciate it. 

Follow our show on Facebook and check out our Website for more details and to engage with our podcast community. You can also follow Dr. Lang on LinkedIn.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaye-lang-1735761b5/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Gaye.Lang/ 

 

KEY WORDS: 

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.  

 

Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla


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