How dare you don’t know Pippi Longstocking?
That was the question that left me feeling like I’d missed the memo on some unwritten cultural checklist. As an immigrant from Brazil, my childhood was filled with the songs of Xuxa and the adventures of Monica's Gang, not the escapades of Pippi and her mismatched socks.
I soon found myself in an ocean of comparisons, where knowing the latest German television personalities or something seemed to be the ultimate measure of integration.🛸
To me that sounds like being judge for not having PhD in Spongebob SquarePants studies. 🧽 😅
But jokes aside, this experience taught me a valuable lesson about the limitations of comparisons in our diverse multicultural world. 🌎
🎯 Success and worth cannot be neatly packaged into a checklist. Instead, they are found in the richness of our individual stories, the diversity of our perspectives, and the impact of our contributions.
🌌 In the end, our values and contributions should not be based on comparisons. Each member of our diverse team brings a unique background and perspective to the table, enriching our collective experience and broadening our opportunities for growth. 🚀
🛩️Coming to a new country takes courage—the courage to restart, to navigate new customs and languages, and to embrace the unfamiliar.
So, let's celebrate the mosaic of cultures and experiences that make us who we are, and let's build an environment where everyone feels valued and accepted for their individuality.🎇
#divirsity #expects #inclusion
Amazing! This is what true leadership is all about.