Something I often say is, 'I stand on the shoulders of the people who came before, and I'm ready to lift up people to stand on my shoulders.' And one of the ways we can do that is to hire them.
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Diversity is more than just a buzzword to me. It's my life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Diversity is an integral part of life and should be valued beyond mere trends.
In this quote, Daniel Dae Kim emphasizes that diversity is not simply a fashionable concept or a trend, but rather a fundamental aspect of his existence. He suggests that true appreciation of diversity goes beyond superficial acknowledgment; it is a vital part of personal identity and experience.
Themes
DiversityLifeIdentityValueInclusion
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about workplace culture, I could use this quote to emphasize the importance of embracing diversity.
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