EP 12. Breaking Down Code-Switching & Embracing Your Authentic, Vulnerable Self With Tayo Rockson

Show SummaryWhat is code-switching, and what are its pros and cons? On this episode of Stories from the Field, author, podcaster, facilitator, polymath, and third culture kid Tayo Rockson shares how code-switching showed up in his own life as the son of a diplomat, and how he learned to achieve a balance between acclimation and authenticity. We also discuss how leaders can help those outside the dominant culture feel seen and heard, and why it’s time for all of us to get comfortable with being vulnerable.Learning Highlights From This Episode:How code-switching both benefits and hurts outsidersWhy perfectionism is hurting leaders and how to model vulnerabilityHow DEI practitioners can stay focused on their purposeEPISODE WEBSITE W/ RESOURCES, GUEST BIO & FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://www.fireflyinclusion.com/news-notes/2021/breaking-down-code-switching-embracing-your-authentic-vulnerable-self-with-tayo-rocksonFIREFLY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fireflyinclusion/FIREFLY LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/firefly-inclusion-solutions/FIREFLY SUBSTACK: https://fireflyinclusion.substack.com/