We all hold some degree of implicit bias, whether we’re conscious of it or not. While we may not realize it, bias can affect how we interact with the world around us - from the medical treatment we give, the applicants we hire, and the people we praise. Bias is what often keeps minority groups from receiving call backs for interviews and women out of corporate leadership positions.
The good news is that bias, whether implicit or explicit, can be changed. Doing the work and taking ownership for our own biases is the first step towards creating a more equitable culture.