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Episode 008

In this engaging episode of Think Like a Leader, host Dorian Albritton welcomes Mathias Lemos Castillo, founder of MLC Consulting and a community engagement expert. As an immigrant from Uruguay, Mathias draws on experiences across 30 states to empower organizations through diversity, equity, and inclusion, utilizing his framework of mobilizing, listening, and connecting. He shares practical strategies for building authentic relationships, from curiosity-driven questions like "What do you do for fun?" to navigating discomfort as the "new kid" in spaces. Mathias emphasizes moving at the "speed of trust," fostering reciprocity over extraction, and leading with intentionality to create synergy between groups. Whether breaking ice at events or bridging cultural gaps, his insights help leaders cultivate belonging, vulnerability, and collaboration in communities, workplaces, or beyond. Listeners gain tools for surveying rooms, identifying commonalities, and fostering meaningful connections—perfect for anyone seeking to engage diverse audiences with grace and purpose.

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