Culture Influences How We Show Up at Work: Lens 5 Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM)

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You were taught to work hard and let your work speak for itself. But what happens when that formula stops working? In this episode, let's explore Lens 5 of the Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model and how cultural identity shapes how we show up at work.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• Why Caribbean work ethic is both strength and pressure
• The myth of meritocracy in corporate America
• Cultural mismatches between Caribbean values and U.S. workplace norms
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Resources Mentioned

• Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM)
• Previous Lens Episodes:
  • Lens 1: Where You Start Shapes the Journey
  • Lens 2: Where You Live + What You Seek = How You Connect
  • Lens 3: Cultural Anchors Keep Us Rooted
  • Lens 4: Your Identity Will Shift

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