The Leader's Guide to Unconscious Bias
How To Reframe Bias, Cultivate Connection, and Create High-Performing Teams
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Publisher Description
A “profound” (Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks), timely, must-have guide to understanding and overcoming bias in the workplace from the experts at FranklinCovey.
Unconscious bias affects everyone. It can look like the disappointment of an HR professional when a candidate for a new position asks about maternity leave. It can look like preferring the application of an Ivy League graduate over one from a state school. It can look like assuming a man is more entitled to speak in a meeting than his female junior colleague.
Ideal for every manager who wants to understand and move past their own preconceived ideas, The Leader’s Guide to Unconscious Bias is a “must-read” (Sylvia Acevedo, CEO, rocket scientist, STEM leader, and author) that explains that bias is the result of mental shortcuts, our likes and dislikes, and is a natural part of the human condition. And what we assume about each other and how we interact with one another has vast effects on our organizational success—especially in the workplace. This book teaches you how to overcome unconscious bias and provides more than thirty unique tools, such as a prep worksheet and a list of ways to reframe your unconscious thoughts.
According to the experts at FranklinCovey, your workplace can achieve its highest performance rate once you start to overcome your biases and allow your employees to be whole people. By recognizing bias, emphasizing empathy and curiosity, and making true understanding a priority in the workplace, we can unlock the potential of every person we encounter.
Customer Reviews
Mandatory Reading for Leaders and Managers
I started reading this book to participate in a bookclub at work. I wasn’t sure if it would have much of an impact on me and my role as a manager and leader, but after the first few chapters I was proven wrong. The book begins by politely pointing out that we all have bias and anyone who tells you otherwise is incorrect. Our brains are wired to create shortcuts when we see certain situations to quickly make decisions. This can be helpful in some situations, but if not monitored it could lead to negativity bias and influence decision making.
What really impacted me is the discussion on being an ally to marginalized groups. I think many people who are not part of those groups tends to keep their distance and avoid participating in discussions, but those individuals are able to use their privilege to amplify marginalized voices. Leaders should also consider their succession plans and the bench they are building for the future leaders of an organization. Each hiring decision made is going to influence the current AND the future performance of an organization.
I would recommend this book to anyone and would strongly recommend it for those in hiring positions. It’s a constant process of identifying bias and addressing it.