The #IlliniLeader's Digest

A digital space for ILC stakeholders to learn and voice their perspectives about leadership...

In her experience as a Corporate Affairs Chair for the Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA), Miranda learned the value of listening in leadership settings. This reflective piece expands on the trust, confidence, and comfort that can come from being truly heard and feeling seen. Leading a team starts by listening to them first. 

Diversity advocacy is a key competency in becoming a compassionate, effective, intentional leader. Through storytelling and deconstructing misrepresentations, Isabella Igbo reveals how to promote inclusivity and representation in leadership. She highlights the importance of individuality and recognizing systemic disparities. Making decisions with cultural competence and empathy is imperative to maintain relationships in a team. 

Great leaders possess the skills, knowledge, and attitude necessary to build authentic connections with people from different cultures. This blog will highlight qualities of culturally competent leaders and steps you can take to build cultural competence.