Bias has woven itself into the very fabric of society. From explicit discrimination to more subtle, systemic prejudices, bias has evolved alongside cultural, technological, and societal shifts. In this exploration from January 10, 2024, Sejal and Matthew embarked on a journey through time, delving into the historical roots of bias, scrutinizing its present manifestations, and pondered the trajectory it might take in the future.
Sejal Thakkar is on a mission to educate and empower people to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Sejal is a former employment law attorney, a 2X TEDx speaker, and the Founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, a woman/minority- owned training consulting firm, where she helps leaders create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces through customized training and coaching. Sejal is also the Chief Culture Officer of Nobody Studios, a venture capital firm that aims to create 100 compelling companies. She is responsible for cultivating a people-first culture at Nobody Studios.
Matthew Cahill is the CEO of the Percipio Company. If you have a brain, you have bias® is the belief that the Percipio Company builds upon. Included in this process is the identification of hidden, and sometimes not-so-hidden, biases that impact company performance. We take an introspective, self-reflective approach to move organizations from bias to belonging® and coach organizational leaders to reduce mental mistakes, strengthen employee relationships, and increase productivity. We meet businesses where they are and partner to identify, analyze and address how bias is impacting their bottom line.
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