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Do You Know Your Blind Spots?

Do You Know Your Blind Spots?

By Elizabeth H. Cottrell

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As a believer in the power of Connection, I like to think I don’t have blind spots when it comes to making snap judgments about someone who looks or behaves differently from me. But these short videos are a stark reminder that we all have blind spots, and accepting this, I want to recognize them and focus on positive ways to change them in a positive way. Won’t you join me? These videos are a great place to start.

Thank you to Candace Davenport, VP/IDEA Officer at First Bank (Inclusion Diversity Engagement Action), who shared them in a recent employee newsletter.

Challenge assumptions

 

Overcome stereotypes

Stereotyping is one way blind spots definitely show up for me — and for most of us. This association test and the research described on prototype bias are truly revealing. “When it comes to success, one size doesn’t fit all.” 

 

Enhance Objectivity

Rationality and objectivity might be a mirage — our unconscious biases can potentially influence our decisions in negative ways. “Halo” and “Horns” effects can trip us up. Awareness is the first step toward enhancing our objectivity and getting beyond confirmation bias. 

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    Elizabeth H. Cottrell

    Elizabeth H. Cottrell is a writer, speaker, and award-winning author whose #HeartspokenMovement and message strengthens the four essential connections of the Heartspoken Life: with God, with Self, with Others, and with Nature. She teaches readers how to turn note and letter writing into a superpower for authentic Connection. Learn more from her website and newsletters: https://heartspoken.com/newsletters

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  1. Judy Rodman says

    September 25, 2022 at 11:32 pm

    Oh my I wish this was required viewing for everyone! It would change so much trajectory in business, personal life and citizenship. Sharing!

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    • Elizabeth Cottrell says

      September 28, 2022 at 3:49 pm

      Thanks so much for commenting and sharing, Judy. Yes, I was quite moved by these. I thought they were well done and not the least “political” or “in your face.”

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