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Minding Our Biases with Anu Gupta

Episode Summary

When we think of leadership, why do so many of us immediately think of white men? To answer this question, Anu Gupta spent years analyzing biases and internalized racism, and how it exacerbates the embedded power disadvantages in our society. Through his research and work as CEO of Be More with Anu, Anu teaches people and organizations how to break biases. In this episode, he speaks with Gali about how to understand the nature of unconscious bias, the four components of systemic racism, and how mindfulness and a compassion-based approach are the first steps for change.

Episode Notes

Anu Gupta, Founder & CEO of Be More with Anu, explores how to break down our biases to advance racial equity and overall belonging, not just within our workplaces, but in society as a whole. 

Special thanks to Anu Gupta for being a guest on today’s episode! To learn more about him, and Be More With Anu, visit https://bemorewithanu.com/ and @bemorewithanu. 

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• Gali Cooks, @galicooks
• Ilana Kaufman, @fogtownie
• Elana Wien, @ElanaWien

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• Leading Edge influences and inspires dramatic change in how Jewish organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Learn more at https://www.leadingedge.org/, and follow them on Facebook, and Twitter.
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• SRE Network is a Jewish network of over 125 organizations committed to creating safe, respectful, equitable workplaces and communal spaces in North America. Learn more at, https://srenetwork.org/, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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