Coaching for Leaders 552: The Way Managers Can be Champions for Justice, with Minda Harts
Nov 1, 2021
Minda Harts, Founder and CEO of The Memo, advocates for women of color in the workplace. In this conversation, she discusses actionable strategies for managers to promote inclusivity, highlighting the alarming statistics of black women in leadership. Minda emphasizes the need for courage in confronting injustices and the importance of allyship. She introduces the Manager’s Pledge, outlining six ways leaders can foster equity. The discussion delves into the resilience required to rebuild trust and challenge systemic biases for a more just workplace.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Underrepresentation of Black Women
- Less than 2% of Black women hold leadership roles, despite qualifications.
- This indicates significant systemic barriers and lack of opportunity.
Unchecked Bias
- Unconscious bias, while harmful, is often passively accepted.
- Unchecked bias creates further harm due to lack of accountability and discussion.
Silent Bystanders
- Minda Harts shares an experience where colleagues privately sympathized with her struggles but failed to publicly support her.
- Bystanders who witness harmful behavior but remain silent contribute to the problem.
