Relating to Every Person in Your Team: The Bridge to a More Diverse, Connected Culture
At Vital Culture, I’ve seen that a business’s real strength comes from genuine relationships with every person in the team—especially when those people bring a rich mix of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Whether you’re growing quickly, welcoming new leaders, or refining how your team works together, the ability to connect across diversity is what brings your culture and vision to life.
Why Relatability Across Diversity Matters
Culture isn’t just a set of values on a page—it’s lived in everyday conversations, shared wins, and the way people support one another through change. My approach is to meet people where they are, listen, and understand the unique experiences that shape your workplace. This respect and curiosity help everyone feel included and valued, no matter their background or role.
Building Trust Across a Diverse Team
Trust is built through consistent actions and open communication. I work alongside your people—facilitating workshops, joining meetings, and having honest conversations—to understand what’s working and what needs to shift. This ensures any solution is practical and meaningful for every part of your team.
Translating Direction for Every Perspective
Every team communicates differently, and every background brings its own strengths. My role is to ensure your priorities and goals are understood by everyone, using language and examples that resonate broadly. When people see how their work fits into the bigger picture, they’re more likely to participate and contribute.
Bringing Values to Life for All
Values are most powerful when they’re visible in daily decisions, rituals, and recognition. I help teams turn values into simple, repeatable actions that everyone can get behind—making your culture something people experience every day.
Making Space for Every Voice
Some of the best insights come from the most unexpected places. I encourage input from across the team, not just from leadership. By creating space for everyone to participate and share their perspective, we build a stronger, more connected workplace.
Real-World Example: Bridging the Gap in a Diverse Team
Recently, I worked with a business where the leadership team wanted to drive a new direction, but found it challenging to engage a diverse group within the team—employees from different backgrounds and life experiences who felt disconnected from the “big picture.” The leader was frustrated: messages about purpose and new initiatives just weren’t landing.
Here’s how I helped bridge that gap:
I spent time listening to team members from different backgrounds, learning what motivated them and what support they needed. Their feedback was honest—they wanted practical tools, clear expectations, and to see how changes would make their jobs better.
I worked with the leader to adapt messaging, focusing less on abstract strategy and more on real-life benefits: better rosters, more recognition, and opportunities for skill-building.
We set up informal Q&A sessions and small group workshops, allowing team members to share ideas and feedback directly with leadership.
I provided simple tools to keep communication open—regular check-ins, quick surveys, and shout-outs for everyday wins.
The result? Team members felt heard and included. The leader found new ways to connect. Over time, engagement improved and the gap between leadership and the diverse team began to close.
In Practice
My approach is hands-on, practical, and people-focused. By relating to every member of your team, across all backgrounds and perspectives, I help build workplaces where people feel seen, supported, and equipped to deliver together. When everyone feels like they belong, culture becomes your strongest asset.
Curious how this approach could help your business?