Covering and Uncovering Are Both Called Performances

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Keng yoshino is a professor of law at new York inniversi an. He describes this as a hidden assault on our human rights. Fear can lead people to down play aspects of their identity that may not aline with the roll expectations of the group majority. By uncovering previously untold stories, we can create environments that invite new stories in. And that helps shape inclusive and equitable work.

"Leadership is a role that you play, like a part you play in other people’s lives. And [your] expression of that role is your responsibility as a leader,” says Stanford GSB lecturer Melissa Jones Briggs. Jones Briggs’ work combines techniques from the theater with social science research to teach lessons about power and communication. In this conversation with podcast host Matt Abrahams, she discusses how acting in a leadership position requires staying present and also knowing when to step back.

“Power and authority often determine which stories are centered and which stories are marginalized,” Jones Briggs says. “By uncovering previously untold stories, we can create environments that invite new stories in, and that helps shape inclusive and equitable work cultures.”

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