Leadership Matters

The ADVANCE, a cultural competence institute for leaders, focused on dialogue and interaction for developing diversity and competency for leaders. This show highlights insights from 2011 ADVANCE participants from the East Coast, West Coast and Midwest. Participants will share insights gained from engaging in the ADVANCE forum. Does race continue to matter and be an issue in America? Systems, power, and culture - Can one have an inclusive workforce in the midst of a hierarchical organization? What does identity education and personality have to do with cultural competence? What does an inclusive culture look-like and how does one go about leading and sustaining culture change? Can you change the culture without changing the people? Dr. G and participants from the 2011 ADVANCE will share answers to these questions and much more. Guest on today’s show include 2011 participants: Mindy Mulligan, San Diego; Troy Bell, Beverly Hill, CA; George Dywer, Santee, CA; Leslie King, Lynchburg, VA; Dr. Alfonso Rodriguez, San