About
empathy first,
imperfect action second
All of the Above is an initiative by Uncommon Kind, a global leadership consultancy. It’s a free online content platform that bridges the gap between intention and action by increasing our cultural intelligence and intersectional worldview. We help individuals, businesses and organisations take heart-inspired action by giving them ways to understand the breadth and depth of a human being.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe that empathy is the bridge to a world where no one gets left behind. That's why everything we do is anchored in getting to know the truth and complexity of a human being first, and imperfect action second.
We love imperfect action because it takes the pressure off having to get it right all the time. That's stressful. Better to take a step in the right direction, with both heart and intention, and keep improving from there.
HOW
we turn empathy into imperfect action
Step #1
Listen, Learn & ask
It’s impossible to know everything about everyone or every situation. And there’s no shame in feeling like you have a long way to go. But if we all take steps to meet each other in the middle, it will be much easier.
Step #2.
Follow, support & apply
Change doesn’t happen overnight. Our hearts and minds aren’t wired that way. Taking incremental steps consistently to increase your self awareness and knowledge of others and ultimately yourself is the key to making progress.
THE STORY BEHIND OUR NAME
All of the Above is a nod to the fact that labels often get in the way of understanding one another. We are a combination of many labels that often blend together, as well as the undefined spaces in between. When we don’t take the time to understand one another's complexity, even just a little, we inhibit change. This is why heart-inspired action counts.
what we focus on
Our aim is to create heart-inspired action when it comes to:
> social & economic injustice
> equality, diversity and inclusion
> stakeholder capitalism
> representation in storytelling narratives
and environmental sustainability.
the time is now.
We’re in the middle of the biggest global disruption in centuries, and we all need to act now to save our future.
Let’s use this imperative and opportunity to restart in a way that leaves the world better than we found it, for everyone.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & THANKS
Thank you to all the incredible people who volunteered their time to be interviewed and for sharing their stories, insights and learnings with the hope it may serve to help others in some way. Thank you also to my wonderful friends and network who helped ensure the content was as inclusive and balanced as it can be for a human.
I want to recognize that the content on this site is influenced by my own biases, life experiences and knowledge gaps. Although I am blessed with diverse friendship groups and privileged enough to have experienced many cultures in different parts of the world, it will always only be the tip of the iceberg. If I’ve have missed anything or got it wrong, particularly from groups I am still learning to be a better ally to, please reach out and let me know so I can learn and do better.
All Of The Above is simply my effort to help as many people make a start on their own journey of discovery, unlearning and self inquiry. So that we can move forward together with compassion and empathy for another towards what we all want, a world where we all belong.
Thank you to my brother, Justin, who shaped this with me to bring it to life. And the biggest thank you of all to my Mum and Dad who like so many other migrant parents made so many sacrifices that allowed me to be someone that is now lucky enough to be able to help others.
I moved to Australia when I was 4 years old and ever since I have always been fascinated to understand the subtexts and nuances of the world and its people to work out where I fit in and how I could help. In some ways, I will always be that 4 year old. - Jenn Chin
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