The lesson focused on the idea that the different biases and stereotypes that people form can have a drastic effect on how effective leaders are. As a member of a geographical region that produces a lot of stereotypes, especially about southerners, I know how it feels to have bias held against me based on something that I can’t control. I also know that, as a true leader, one must take any action to mitigate biases amongst those under their command. If we can reduce or eliminate harmful bias then the act of leading would be able to form a more cohesive team; however, as it stands, we must continuously work to diminish as many negative perceptions and stereotypes as we can. Being able to identify these harmful biases is the first step to eliminating them, and, in turn, becoming better people and
The lesson focused on the idea that the different biases and stereotypes that people form can have a drastic effect on how effective leaders are. As a member of a geographical region that produces a lot of stereotypes, especially about southerners, I know how it feels to have bias held against me based on something that I can’t control. I also know that, as a true leader, one must take any action to mitigate biases amongst those under their command. If we can reduce or eliminate harmful bias then the act of leading would be able to form a more cohesive team; however, as it stands, we must continuously work to diminish as many negative perceptions and stereotypes as we can. Being able to identify these harmful biases is the first step to eliminating them, and, in turn, becoming better people and