weWednesday: What’s in a name? Possibly a bias

What is your name? Do you ever think you have been discriminated against because of it?

In this episode…
Consider how to make your contribution count:

1. Have I felt I have been discriminated against because of my name?
2. Have I ever assumed someone with a particular name has certain characteristics?
3. What can I do to ensure I’m not demonstrating name bias?

by Suzanne F. Stevens, Conscious-Contribution™ Cultivator, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), YouMeWe.ca

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Until next time, make your contributions count.
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