283 Seeking Connection in a Divided World: Belonging, Bias, and Building Inclusive Cultures with Howard Ross | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader
In this episode of Partnering Leadership, host Mahan Tavakoli reconnects with his longtime friend Howard Ross, renowned thought leader and author of the acclaimed books Our Search for Belonging: How Our Need to Connect is Tearing Us Apart and Everyday Bias: Identifying and Navigating Unconscious Judgments in Our Daily Lives. With over 25 years of collaborating to help organizations foster inclusion, they have a powerful discussion on Ross' motivations for driving positive change, his wisdom on belonging versus polarization, and practical ways leaders can sustain diversity progress.
Some Actionable Takeaways:
- Hear Howard Ross' guidance to leaders in balancing employee belonging with complex stakeholder needs.
- Discover how storytelling and sharing narratives can strengthen connections and understanding.
- Find out Howard Ross' perspective on political polarization, social media impacts, and having courageous conversations across divides.
- Get Howard Ross' advice on sustaining organizational diversity progress rather than short-lived reactions.
Recommended Resources:
- Our Search for Belonging: How Our Need to Connect is Tearing Us Apart by Howard Ross
- Everyday Bias: Identifying and Navigating Unconscious Judgments in Our Daily Lives by Howard Ross
- Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald
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