Stan Kimer, President and Owner at Total Engagement Consulting by Kimer, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about Chipotle keeping their promises, inclusive characters in Sims 4, and more!
I originally started this newsletter with a story about a mistaken assumption I made but my editor told me, “It comes across to me like you are downplaying biases… and I think this also shows your privilege that you don't have to deal with biased situations as others do.”
I’m here for accountability. It’s my job to keep my team both diverse and psychologically safe where each person feels comfortable expressing constructive feedback directly to me. I’m always still learning – and yes, I still have mistaken assumptions.
A few weeks ago, I had a sales conversation with a medical professional who told me about a recent time in which an “older, white doctor from the South Suburbs” misgendered a transgender patient. My mind painted a picture of that doctor. I asked, “Did the patient file a complaint against him?” Turns out the doctor is a woman. I was embarrassed about that mistaken assumption in front of a potential client.
It’s remarkable. All the work I do, and my assumptions and biases still show up. My privilege still shows up. And if it shows up for me, I’m sure it shows up for you as well. But the more we talk about it, the more we can interrupt it.
Here are the good vibes I found this week:
Read the full blog here: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-always-assuming
To learn more about Stan, visit his site here: https://www.totalengagementconsulting.com/