Courageous Conversations - Microaggressions

May 2022 – Microaggressions

Insights:

Microagressions are often unintentional and subtle
Often it’s up to the receiver of the aggression to have the courage to say something and voice that they were offended
As leaders we can be transparent in our microagression journey and create a culture of accountability and learning.
Instead of saying “Where are you from?” say, “What is your ethnicity?”
Micro aggressions can turn to macro aggressions very quickly with intent.
People’s feelings about the microaggressions they experience can be likened to paper cuts – one or two small ones sting but they heal quickly however as they are experienced more and more, one little paper cut may illicit a larger response.

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Courageous Conversations – Microaggressions