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How to understand and disrupt racial bias | Jennifer L. Eberhardt
30 November 2020 - 23 minsOur brains create categories to make sense of the world, recognize patterns and make quick decisions. But this ability to categorize also exacts a heavy toll when it comes to unconscious bias. In this powerful talk, psychologist Jennifer L. Eberhardt explores how our biases unfairly target Black people at all levels of society — from schools and social media to policing and criminal justice — and discusses how creating points of friction can help us actively interrupt and address this troubling problem. After the talk, host Modupe Akinola gives us tools and tactics to counteract bias when it comes to giving feedback at work.
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An optimist's take on reskilling in the age of AI | Sagar Goel
One in three workers globally will see their jobs disrupted by AI and tech advancements this decade — but there's a way to stay ahead of the curve. Skill-building strategist Sagar Goel shares practical examples from a partnership with the Singaporean government that helped thousands of workers transition into new careers, offering a lesson on the importance of reskilling and becoming a lifelong learner. After the talk, Modupe opens up about embracing big change.
13 mins
22 July Finished
![The problem with being "too nice" at work | Tessa West](https://img.resized.co/shuffle/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2YucHJ4dS5vcmdcXFwvMzQxXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC85MDg1N2Y2Mi1lYmRjLTRiNmQtYWUyYy00MWU1OWNjZGI1YWFcXFwvVEVEX0J1c2luZXNzX0F2YXRhcl8zMDAweDMwMDAuanBnXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjgwLFwiaGVpZ2h0XCI6ODAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL3d3dy5nb2xvdWRub3cuY29tXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC9sb2dvLnN2Z1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOltdfSIsImhhc2giOiI4MzI0MDIxMTIwZDEyMjg2ZmI4M2E5NTQ1NWRkZDFhYzNiZmI4ZTY2In0=/the-problem-with-being-too-nice-at-work-tessa-west.jpg)
The problem with being "too nice" at work | Tessa West
Are you "too nice" at work? Social psychologist Tessa West shares her research on how people attempt to mask anxiety with overly polite feedback — a practice that's more harmful than helpful — and gives three tips to swap generic, unhelpful observations with clear, consistent feedback, even when you feel awkward. After the talk, Modupe shares useful tips on how to share constructive criticism.
20 mins
15 July Finished
![Why the world needs more builders — and less "us vs. them" | Daniel Lubetzky](https://img.resized.co/shuffle/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2YucHJ4dS5vcmdcXFwvMzQxXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC85MDg1N2Y2Mi1lYmRjLTRiNmQtYWUyYy00MWU1OWNjZGI1YWFcXFwvVEVEX0J1c2luZXNzX0F2YXRhcl8zMDAweDMwMDAuanBnXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjgwLFwiaGVpZ2h0XCI6ODAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL3d3dy5nb2xvdWRub3cuY29tXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC9sb2dvLnN2Z1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOltdfSIsImhhc2giOiI4MzI0MDIxMTIwZDEyMjg2ZmI4M2E5NTQ1NWRkZDFhYzNiZmI4ZTY2In0=/why-the-world-needs-more-builders-and-less-us-vs-them-daniel-lubetzky.jpg)
Why the world needs more builders — and less "us vs. them" | Daniel Lubetzky
We're programmed to think every issue is binary: "us vs. them." But Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of KIND Snacks, says the real enemy isn't a person but a mindset. He introduces a new initiative that aims to bring together "builders" from around the world to replace extremism with practical problem-solving — and shows how you can join the movement. After the talk, Modupe poses critical questions on what it means to build together.
16 mins
8 July Finished
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Why the "wrong side of the tracks" is usually the east side of cities | Stephen DeBerry
What do communities on the social, economic and environmental margins have in common? For one thing, they tend to be on the east sides of cities. In this short talk about a surprising insight, anthropologist and venture capitalist Stephen DeBerry explains how both environmental and man-made factors have led to disparity by design in cities from East Palo Alto, California to East Jerusalem and beyond — and suggests some elegant solutions to fix it.
10 mins
1 July Finished
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5 parenting tips for raising self-reliant kids | Tameka Montgomery
How do you raise kids to step outside of their comfort zones and unlock their inner potential? This week we're revisiting a talk by mother and business owner Tameka Montgomery who makes the case for cultivating an entrepreneurial outlook at an early age — and offers five strategies for emboldening young minds to embrace opportunities and solve their own problems, no matter the path they choose. After the talk, Modupe shares practical advice on how to give feedback that helps people step out of their comfort zones — and find their inner entrepreneurs.
22 mins
24 June Finished
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The art of persuasive storytelling | Kelly D. Parker
"Storytelling is one of the most powerful marketing and leadership tools there is," says communications expert Kelly D. Parker. She explains how stories make proposals of all kinds more memorable — and shows how you can craft a compelling narrative to connect, persuade and drive meaningful action. After the talk, Modupe shares how she uses storytelling at work.
16 mins
17 June Finished