CHAPTER 3
WHAT ABOUT BIAS?
Hurdle: Bias
The Big Question
What deeply held beliefs do I have that no longer serve me?
The Big Lie
Staying blissfully unaware of biases won’t have negative consequences on my ability to be a high-impact leader or my ability to advance. I can handle it.
The Big Opportunity
Your formation and readiness as a leader will accelerate if you have awareness and continued curiosity about common biases and your own biases.
The Inner Critic at Work on Bias
One-up: “She is very friendly and nice. I wonder if she’s smart … ”
One-down: “I’m angry at the way I’ve been treated, but I’ll just swallow it. Nobody likes an angry ...
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