"How to unite them, how to respect different views, and ways to connect across borders and politics. And while we most of us are keen to celebrate the vast diversity of beliefs and traditions and customs around the globe, I was recently struck by how much more we have in common. As a psychologist, I'm trained to recognize two truths: how complex and unique humans are, and how many commonalities we all share. But even I got a reminder recently."
"It was the end of the summer, and a final holiday before that autumn back-to-school feeling set in with clients and deadlines. As I took a taxi to a big plane, to a smaller plane, to a tiny plane to my destination, I felt my "real" life retreating. But by the time I was beginning the journey back home, I had learned how much we all have in common."
People should celebrate diverse viewpoints while recognizing shared human commonalities as a first step toward unity. Anticipating differences sometimes leads to overriding universal similarities of human experience. Leaders who teach teams to unify around shared goals can then better leverage diverse perspectives for problem-solving and collaboration. Global teams require respect for different views and practical ways to connect across borders and politics. Personal experiences in different cultures can reveal surprising common ground, reinforcing that complexity and uniqueness coexist with deep shared beliefs and values across societies. Effective leadership balances honoring diversity with building on common human motivations.
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