Businessman looking to a cityscape from a dark empty room

Widen Your View: The Look

Nov 28, 2021 | Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Uncategorized

My friends of color have told me about “the look.” This was also the topic at a recent Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion task committee meeting I led, prompted by an employee of color sharing her story.

If you aren’t familiar with “the look,” Procter and Gamble has produced this rich resource.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC7lbdD1hq0

The video illustrates the unconscious bias and microaggressions that many people experience on a daily basis.

What was your reaction to the video? Have you ever made a judgment about someone without really knowing anything about them? Understanding that others’ experiences can be so different from our own is a first step in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

0 Comments

Other Articles You Might Enjoy

Civility in the Workplace and the Future of HR

Civility in the Workplace and the Future of HR

In August I presented my program Civility in the Workplace at the 12th Annual Carroll County Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference. I also participated in a panel discussion the same day on the future of HR, providing additional insights and...

read more
Miss Weaver’s Leadership Legacy: Why Your Vote Matters

Miss Weaver’s Leadership Legacy: Why Your Vote Matters

When I was a senior at Christiansburg High School in Virginia, one of the requirements of our curriculum was to complete a U.S. Government course. Our small public school had one government teacher for all the seniors, Miss Maggie Weaver. Miss Weaver was passionate...

read more