Beat Gender Bias by Karen Morley Summary
Overview of Beat Gender Bias
Unmasking workplace inequality, "Beat Gender Bias" delivers actionable "Bias Busters" praised by Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic as "a must-read for creating inclusive workplaces." What invisible barriers are holding your organization back? Discover how CEO Nick Marinelli transformed his company by simply listening.
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Uncovering the Hidden Force That Limits Our Potential
Gender bias operates like gravity-an invisible force shaping our decisions without our awareness. From early childhood, we absorb associations linking men with assertiveness and competitiveness, while women are connected with empathy and collaboration. These mental shortcuts become so deeply embedded that they color our perceptions automatically. When we picture a "natural leader," most people unconsciously envision traditionally masculine traits-decisiveness, dominance, confidence-creating a fundamental mismatch between our unconscious prototype of leadership and our conscious beliefs about gender equality. What makes this particularly troubling? Those who believe themselves to be objective and meritocratic are often the most susceptible to biased decision-making. Imagine discovering that your brain has been quietly making decisions that contradict your deepest values-this is the uncomfortable reality we must confront. Making bias visible is the crucial first step. Tools like the Implicit Association Test can reveal unconscious attitudes influencing our decisions. Only by acknowledging these biases exist within all of us can we interrupt automatic processes and align our choices with our values.
When Masculine Norms Dominate the Workplace
Breaking the Confidence-Competence Confusion
The Diversity Dividend: When Inclusion Drives Innovation
The Path to Gender-Inclusive Leadership
Navigating Difficult Conversations About Gender
Creating a Legacy of Inclusive Leadership
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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