Diversity is more than just a buzzword to me. It's my life.
Daniel Dae KimRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of supporting others by recognizing the contributions of those before us and empowering the next generation.
In this quote, Daniel Dae Kim expresses the interconnectedness of progress and support in leadership. By acknowledging the efforts of those who paved the way for him, he highlights the responsibility to uplift future generations. This concept reflects a community-oriented mindset where success is shared, and leadership involves developing others, particularly through opportunities like hiring and mentorship.
Themes
LeadershipSupportMentorshipEmpowermentCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
During a leadership conference, one might use this quote to inspire others to mentor junior colleagues.
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All quotes →I consciously think about the ethnicity of every character that I create and cast. But one thing that is equally important is quality representation. It's not enough to put an African-American in there, a female in there, a gay character in there: How significant is their contribution? Can they drive the story?
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