We are often on autopilot. Our thoughts create actions that reflect who we are, how we treat others and how others perceive us. With all that is going on in the world, unconscious bias is at the top of mind for all business and social influencers. Our innate thoughts create automatic actions and words that can be damaging. We leave others feeling less than or excluded. Dr. Lurene Kelley shares personal stories about how she is learning to overcome her own automatic reactions around bias. Dr. Kelley’s experiences as a former journalist, college professor and communications consultant for the Shelby County Public Defender’s Office shapes her path for her own bias awareness and actions to become more empathetic and courageous.