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Vernā Myers

Netflix’s former vice president for inclusion strategy. She shares her experience leading conversations about difficult topics within the company.

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Mar 12, 2025 • 31min

3. How to Have the Hardest Conversations

Vernā Myers, former vice president for inclusion strategy at Netflix, shares her insights on navigating challenging conversations. She recounts the fallout from an executive's use of a racial slur and the subsequent internal discussions at Netflix about workplace language and racial sensitivity. Myers emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and personal storytelling in fostering understanding during tough dialogues. Listeners gain strategies for transforming difficult discussions into opportunities for growth and inclusivity.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 31min

Supercommunicators | 3. How to Have the Hardest Conversations

In a riveting discussion, Vernā Myers, Netflix’s former vice president for inclusion strategy, shares her experiences navigating tough conversations at the company, particularly following a racially charged incident. She highlights the vital role of establishing ground rules and emotional connections to foster safer dialogues. Joined by psychologist Jay Van Bavel, they delve into strategies for tackling the hardest chats, encouraging listeners to confront their anxieties and transform personal narratives into bridges for understanding.
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Apr 22, 2019 • 46min

S2: Brené Brown and Vernā Myers Discuss Inclusion and Diversity

In a live conversation, Brené Brown and Vernā Myers discuss the difference between perfectionism and striving for excellence, the relationship between vulnerability and courage, performative allyship, and the importance of embracing diversity to create inclusive environments.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 60min

YAPClassic: Vernā Myers on Overcoming Bias and Promoting Equity | Human Behavior

Vernā Myers shares her journey promoting diversity and inclusion, discussing overcoming biases and systemic barriers. She defines equity, explains unconscious bias, and emphasizes empathy. The episode explores raising empathetic children and the importance of diversity in the workplace and society.
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Jul 29, 2020 • 18min

How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them | Vernā Myers

In this engaging talk, Vernā Myers, a renowned diversity advocate, dives into the dangerous effects of unconscious bias on society. She urges listeners to confront their own prejudices and take bold steps toward the groups that make them uncomfortable. By sharing personal stories, Vernā highlights the challenges faced by young black men and emphasizes the need for genuine connections across racial divides. Her impassioned plea encourages collective action and empathy, reminding us of the vital role we play in fostering a more inclusive future.