If we’re serious about building a kinder, more inclusive world, we need to start with an honest look inward. In this episode, Shola Richards shares three powerful, research-backed strategies to identify and reduce our unconscious biases, and explains how doing so can transform how we lead, love, and live.

 

In this episode:

• Why isolation strengthens stereotypes, and how to break the cycle
• What Harvard's Implicit Association Test can teach you about your blind spots
• How to choose observation over assumption in everyday life
• Why good intentions aren’t enough if the impact is harmful
• Practical, doable steps to challenge bias in real time

 

Resources Mentioned:

Take the Implicit Association Test (IAT): https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/

 

Whether you're a leader, teacher, parent, or human being who just wants to do better, this episode is your guide to addressing your unconscious biases in pursuit of a kinder world.

 

00:00 - Episode 13: Tackling Unconscious Bias

01:04 - A Personal Story of Implicit Bias

02:57 - Understanding the Impact of Bias

03:51 - Strategy 1: Familiarize Yourself with Diversity

10:35 - Strategy 2: Learn About Your Own Biases

19:14 - Strategy 3: Observe Objectively

24:43 - Conclusion: The Journey to a Kinder World

🔗 Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com
For speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected]

This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.