Unconscious Bias: Understanding Bias to Unleash Potential

This book is full of valuable information. I have so many highlights and notes. I have been in the talent development and HR field for more than 20 years, and I so appreciate when an author provides solid information and advice that can be moved quickly into action. Each chapter provides a Reflection for Individuals and Application for Leaders. There are also great questions that could be used by a leadership team to read together and then discuss, or perhaps a book club at work, too. There is so much in this book that will be helpful to leaders, trainers, individual contributors and really anyone wanting to create workplaces that are diverse, equal and inclusive. There are also great examples from the three authors throughout. I highly recommend that you add this to your reading list. And if you are in HR or talent development, put it at the top of your list!

The engaging style makes this book more like a conversation with a close friend than reading a text book. The authors make the case that most bias is unintentional, not malicious and effects each of us. The personal stories and practical, no guilt advice is applicable to more than just business leaders. Team leads, mentors, parents and anyone who aspires to lead by example can make their relationships and teams their best by helping each person achieve their best. Each of us has a role by challenging our own internal biases and being an advocate for others. As a mentor for a high school team, I found a lot of applicable advice to help engage our students. I found this book so useful and easy to read, Ive purchased copies for my college age children.

In our framework, identifying bias helps us make progress at the individual level. Cultivating meaningful connection helps us make progress at the interpersonal level. And choosing courage helps us make progress on bias at all levels.

The authors did a great job in the style of writing, making it an engaging and progressive journey. From clearly defining bias, how it affects performance and the importance specific to leaders, teams and organizations. Well written and thought provoking, with the many gems of information to the tools provided to allow opportunity for Reflection and Application at the end of each chapter. This really allowed opportunity to pause, take time to reflect and digest to the points outlined in each section. The real-world examples really help to take away actionable/tangible scenarios vs theoretical ideas.

To be human is to have bias. The authors did an incredible job of taking a topic that may be uncomfortable for some to discuss and found ways to make it tangible and relatable. Facing this fact and understanding our part in bias takes reflection and courage. This book helps navigate that process, providing a deep dive into various aspects of bias, how to approach and how to reframe our thought process and awareness. This is a must for all team members to strengthen teams and organizations alike.

I highly recommend this book! I will be re-reading this book to pick up additional insights and because bias is a journey we must continue to navigate.

What a tremendous book. The authors, Pamela, Mark, and Anne find a great balance in this book to discuss why reframing bias is essential for today’s work environment. The stories are relevant and vulnerable. The exercises at the end of each chapter actually help. I’m so excited to spread the word about this book.

The Leaders Guide to Unconscious Bias is an informative, present day look at biases while providing tools to help identify and address them. Given our current environment nationally, this book couldnt be released at a more relevant time. Every leader, and future leader, need to read this book cover to cover!

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