Typology Navigating Difficult Conversations: LaTasha Morrison's Irenic Approach to Racial Equity and Justice
Mar 1, 2025
LaTasha Morrison, author of the bestselling books Be the Bridge and Brown Faces, White Spaces, shares her insights on navigating difficult conversations about racial equity. She emphasizes the significance of empathy and grace, particularly from her perspective as an Enneagram 9. LaTasha sheds light on the complexities of racial identity, the importance of truth in reconciliation, and how love can bridge divides in predominantly white spaces. Her experiences highlight the critical role of education and compassion in fostering understanding and healing.
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Nine Leadership
- LaTasha Morrison, an Enneagram Nine, is known for her diplomatic, compassionate, and caring leadership style.
- She initially resisted identifying as a Nine but embraced it as she understood its strengths.
Speaking to a Predominantly White Audience
- LaTasha Morrison shared her experience speaking to a predominantly white, affluent audience about racial reconciliation.
- Despite the potentially charged environment, she focused on her love for God's people and the openness of the audience.
Systemic Racism Defined
- Systemic racism is defined as institutions designed to favor one race over others, creating oppression.
- LaTasha Morrison emphasizes the importance of truth as a foundation for racial reconciliation.
