Implicit Bias Training | Sondra Thiederman, Ph.D.

Blame and Shame: Why Are They the Wrong Way to Defeat Bias?

You don’t really need to read this article. Why? Mostly because you already have the answer to the question posed in the title: Why are blame and shame the wrong way to defeat bias? You know the answer because it… Continue reading →

Defeating Unconscious Bias: Asking the Right Questions Can Help

Author: Sondra Thiederman, Ph.D.

Defeating Unconscious Bias: Asking the Right Questions Can Help! Those of you who have subscribed to this newsletter for some time know that I have a “thing” about the bias-busting power of identifying what we have in common. For those… Continue reading →

Stress: Biases’ Best Friend

Author: Sondra Thiederman, Ph.D.

Are you feeling stressed these days? I sure am. The weather is weird, the virus is lurking, the political climate fraught with tension, and, to top all that off, most of our relationships are cultivated virtually. Well, this article probably… Continue reading →

A Whiff of Diversity Tension

Author: Sondra Thiederman, Ph.D.

We talk a lot about harmonious workplaces. That is, of course, our goal. But, having said that, it turns out that a bit of benevolent tension actually is a good thing. So good in fact that I was tempted initially… Continue reading →

Positive Biases – More Dangerous Than You Think

Author: Sondra Thiederman, Ph.D.

What do you think of these statements? 1. “All Latinos are experts in Latino culture.” 2. “All Gay men are artistic.” 3. “All women are naturally nurturing.” 4. “All Asians are good at math.” 5. “All black men are athletic.”… Continue reading →

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