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The Cost of Fitting In: Code-Switching and the Fight for Authenticity at Work
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Ever felt like you had to change how you speak, dress, or behave just to fit in at work? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into code-switching—what it is, why people do it, and how it silently weighs on marginalized employees. We’ll unpack the hidden costs of this common but often invisible practice and explore what leaders can do to create workplaces where authenticity isn’t just accepted—it’s celebrated. Tune in for real talk on identity, inclusion, and the future of belonging at work.
77 episodes
Manage episode 482830002 series 3264489
Ever felt like you had to change how you speak, dress, or behave just to fit in at work? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into code-switching—what it is, why people do it, and how it silently weighs on marginalized employees. We’ll unpack the hidden costs of this common but often invisible practice and explore what leaders can do to create workplaces where authenticity isn’t just accepted—it’s celebrated. Tune in for real talk on identity, inclusion, and the future of belonging at work.
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