Coaching Real Leaders

Caught in the Middle


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Her boss is white. Her staff are people of color. She’s been walking a tightrope between addressing her boss’s microaggressions and making her team feel safe. But so far, it’s not working.

Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through this tension and toward the actions she can take to improve the situation and build a healthier culture at her organization.

Further Reading:

  • When and How to Respond to Microaggressions
  • What an Anti-Racist Business Strategy Looks Like
  • Race at Work podcast
  • ...more
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