Are you biased? I am | Kristen Pressner | TEDxBasel
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2016
- What do you do when you realize you have a bias, even against yourself? Kristen Pressner is the Global Head of Human Resources at a multinational firm, and a tireless advocate for, and promoter of, women in the workplace. In this enlightening talk, Kristen explores how we can recognize our own hidden, irrational biases - and keep them from limiting us.
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Kristen Pressner is the Global Head of Human Resources at a multinational firm. She graduated from Purdue University with top honors and received her MBA from The University of Dallas. Kristen is a passionate advocate and tireless campaigner for women in the workplace. She is married with 4 children.
Favorite quote: “If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?” T.S. Elliot
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
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Going deeper. Isn't it a bias to think supportive, emotional, helpful, sensitive, fragile is worse than leader, provider, assertive, strong, driven?
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Who is here because their teacher sent them?
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Check in on your brain shortcuts to root out hidden bias. Flip it to test it! This is terrific! I want to quilt this!!!
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thx for calling these out Kristen! I hope most of us (men) dont feel attacked when we start to talk about it.. (otherwise it will be hard to fight it)
Bias was the subject of the conversation, but the scope of this presentation is expanded beyond 'bias' into the deep world of self-discovery due to two factors: first, the degree of awareness Kristen brought to the issue when she was confronted with an apparent duality, and second, the final call she makes to self-check oneself continually. A very remarkable talk here. Even the superwomen and feminists would find the self-deprecating portrayal to be a tremendous eye opener for the need to continuously examine one's own unconscious predispositions.
Chanshi, you are too kind. Thanks and flip it to test it 👊🏼👊🏼
Yes, the "Flip it to test it" is an easy and very effective way to test your biases. Well done Kristen.
Thank you Mike! Means a lot coming from you.
Kristen's willness to share her personal "AHA" moment illuminates unconscious bias and provides practical "flip test" to check ourselves. Bravo.
Heartfelt thanks Colleen!
Part of the great power of Kristen's talk, and her suggestion, is that it can be used to combat so many biases. How powerful is that? Additionally, you will begin to see how the people you surround yourself with will begin to demonstrate the influence - which Michael A. Pitcher states is the very heart of leadership! - that you have by making enlightened and honorable changes. By focusing on your own behaviors and beliefs (as also noted by Natalia Wallenberg in an early comment) rather than focusing on how others should change themselves you can make lasting differences in our world. Bravo, Kristen, for a practical path to accelerating our individual paths to a higher, more evolved level of interaction!
Flip it to Test it - seeing the world differently is something we all need to do more of. Im one of those who Kristen refers to who likes to think I hire the right person for the job and I don't 'see' gender', 'race' or 'difference' - or perhaps I do and thats why I find Kristen's call to action so engaging . I appreciated the authenticity of Kristen Pressner!
Thanks for your comment Johnathon, it takes a highly aware person to see yourself in the description and be committed to change. Thanks!
The "Flip it to Test it' is a tip and shortcut I often reference in my workshop. If you flip it and it feels iffy it probably is - so take another look
No matter how self-aware we are, we are all still products of the societies and cultures we're raised in, so none of us are immune to biased thinking. The 'flip it to test it' tactic is a great way to check ourselves, and I always encourage people to use that as a thought exercise.
Thanks Saira--#FlipItToTestIt!
Kristen Pressner does an incredible job sharing something about our collective unconscious bias against women leaders.
We all have biases, but if we recognize them and do something about them we can avoid to be limited by them! Amazing talk
Tijana Catenazzi well said and thanks
Point well taken and made. Thank you kindly.
who do you harbor biases against?
Who's to say that we are necessarily limited by them?
"What if you're missing an opportunity to see the world differently?" There's so much to gain for so many, from this 'flip it to test it' idea.
My favourite TED talk for a really long time!
Insightful, important & implementable :)
Thank you Simon!
Very honest and vulnerable talk. The 'flip it to test it' idea is quite useful!
I like Kristen Pressner's recommendation: flip it to test it. Works like a charm and makes me uncomfortable with myself more often than I ought to be by this point in my life. I used to think I was enlightened. What's the old saw....if you're not part of the solution.....
Thanks for your comment, Denis. I love the 'I used to think I was enlightened' part--as I used to think I was enlightened too! I am so glad flip it to test it is having the same impact on others as well
I love this talk! The world needs more women leaders and unconscious bias is a real hurdle for women in the workplace!
What’s great about this talk is:
1) it shows everyone has unconscious gender bias - even women against other women; or like someone once told me “everyone with a brain has bias”
2) It is very actionable: we learn how to recognize unconscious gender bias, so we can correct it!
Well done, Kristen Pressner! What a great & much needed talk! 🙌🏼🌺✨
Lucy Schalkwijk thanks so much for your kind words. I am so happy that this short talk is shining a light on bias, be it gender, age, ethnicity, weight, you name it. The world would be a better place if everyone’s greatness could be fully unleashed!
Important life lesson for everyone.
Pressed 'Like' the video at around the commencement; wish to click an 'adore' button at 5.21
As a result of Kristen's courage - to look within, to be honest, and then to share via such a public platform - she invites us all to do likewise. Her message is critical - for both women and men. If we want to change the world to make it fairer - for ALL - we cannot ignore our unconscious biases any longer!! Kudos to you, Kristen!
- Katrine (Women Innovators Network in the Caribbean, WINC)
So touched and honored by your words Katrine. Thank you. #FlipItToTestIt!
You're more than welcome!!
The first step to change is awareness. The second step is acceptance as Nathaniel Branden said. Kristen took the third step to publicly talk for the things she passionately wants to change in the world and first in herself. That is the only way, isn't it? Truly inspirational.
Thank you for the kind words Maria
Great and so true!
Great Ted Talk on unconscious bias. The use of “Flip it to Test it” is helpful in many situations. Great job!
Thank you Caleb!
I would echo all the positive comments made so far and I would also say that When a leader like Kristen chooses to adopt a transparent and open culture within their organisation, I am sure that sends a powerful and positive message to the wider group.
Thanks a lot Sean!
Unconscious bias is real. The sooner we acknowledge it, the sooner we can start to change and improve it for the better. I commend Kristen for her candor and courage in sharing this message.
Thank you Tracy!
That is what i always say. Before giving any negative judgement, put your shoes in the person shoe and see if you can do better. It is always good to flip to test it
Kristen Pressner’s 8 minute talk is very impactful. Unconscious bias is particularly hard to uncover- her ‘flip it to test it’ concept is particularly useful to me in my work as an Exclusion Exterminator in this space.
I cant believe I found this ted talk just now. Came here from Kathy Caprino's Forbes article. 'Flip it to test it' is a useful technique. Thank you Kristen.
A simple mechanism, yet very effective, I recently used it while describing a point to my audience and to my surprise it worked perfectly .. thanks Kristen!
Tareq Alsahsah , great to hear! It’s shockingly simple AND shockingly effective!
YES
Encouragement to thoughtfully grow and become intentionally better. Eloquent openness and self-aware honesty.
Not sure how many of us would be as brave as Kristen to stand up and admit to unconscious bias (or any weakness!) to thousands of RUclips viewers, but her point is well made. What I like about this is her simple flipping exercise to help identify whether a bias (or a prejudice) has crept into the decision-making unnoticed! A rule for life, as well as work...
Thanks so much for your comment Gerry, I am so happy you found it so useful!
What an amazing Ted talk. A must see for everyone working in human resources.
Thanks Tiina 👊🏼
This is by far one of my favorite TEDx Talks! As a fellow HR professional, I admire Pressner's candor, vulnerability and practical approach to uncovering unconscious biases.
Thanks Anne Marie
I admire the honesty of the speaker in this video. In my experience it is really unusual for people, especially those in senior leadership positions, to openly challenge themselves on how they think about bias or diversity in general. The examples given are taken from a general and stereotypical viewpoint- which is exactly the point of bias. We dont realise we do it, because we more often than not just do without thinking. The Flip and Test method is really interesting and something I am going to use with the senior leaders of my organisation to challenge them to think differently in this very different world
Thanks Chris
Your content is of great value because it reflects the culture of a society we have lived in for years and replicate without noticing, and you are right in saying that this can be unconscious. We are biopsychosocial beings, and studying how we are from the inside out, being aware of it, aligned with the labor market is essential for both the worker and the company.
❤ thanks Juliana
Fantastic talk. I would never have thought I could have any biases. My mother was the only woman in her law class (a few years ago), I was the first female to take a vocational auto shop at my high school, and I was CEO of a publically traded engineering software company. Who would think that a person with that background could be biased? I learned a lot from Kristen and will be forwarding her talk to my women friends in a leadership position.
I happen to know Kristen on a personal basis, and she is as awesome as her talk.
Aw thanks Barbara! So glad to have met you! #FITTI :)
There's no denying that we all have unconscious bias after watching this and seeing the "flip" of the words and pictures - that bit really made me chuckle! This talk has really got me thinking about the subject of unconscious bias. "Awareness is the precursor to choice" - Kristen's talk has certainly raised my awareness. And that will make me more conscious about my own bias. I'll be "flipping to test" all over the place from now on! :)
Thanks Amanda!
Kristen's observation 'flip it to test it' is brilliant. Makes unconscious bias clear.
Thanks Paul!
I am currently working on a training for professionals at university: career services and academic advising. "Flip it to test it" is going to be a powerful tool to double-check oneself!
Thank you so much!
That's cool to hear Tiburcio, thanks for sharing and #FlipItToTestIt!
Flip it to test it - a simple but powerful way to more clearly see both what we're looking at and ourselves. As a recovering HR exec and middle aged white male (no recovery there) I recognize the challenges in business and in myself. Thanks, Kristen Pressner.
Thank you Chris, so glad to hear you found it impactful!
A really simple way of eliminating the sub-conscious gender bias many of us deny we even possess. Thanks Kristen Pressner for this 8 minutes of enlightened thought.
Thanks Trevor!
What a great example to all speakers of a thoroughly genuine, congruent delivery style. No false 'polish' or theatrical affectations. Research has shown that the three things audiences want today are authenticity, transparency and vulnerability...and Kristen nails it!
Kevin Ryan thanks so much for the kind words
Kristen Pressner-- allI can say is what power and depth you have on this matter. You have put in perspective the most contemporary situation we face as humans evolving on this planet--who do we think "they" are. It matters in every arena of life. The dimensionality you have given this issue of bias is truly sage-worthy! Thank you!
Wow, Maureen, thanks for the kind words!
Flip it to Test it is such a great tool for training employees. It doesn't require complicated explanations--just do the test. No fuss, no muss.
Suzanne Lucas love it, thanks!
This is my go to video for any team discussion that moves towards diversity and inclusion. The more we bring unconscious bias into the light and into open discussions, the more we can overcome it.
Thanks Jennifer
This is THE most concrete, best value and easiest to implement D&I advice I have ever received. I do it at work, but also with my kids. ❤
We all have somewhat implicit biase
Kristen Pressner's courage knows no bounds. For someone in her position to publicly admit to biases many (most?) people possess, but few own... and to start a conversation on the topic is profound. Her insights--and the tools she uses to bring it home to us that we, too, carry unconscious bias within us--in combination with the solutions she offers are priceless. Thank you, Kristen, for your bravery in starting this conversation!
Thanks for the kind words Suzanne. I truly think there's a lot of value to gain if we all #FlipItToTestIt!
I found this to be one of the most important TedTalks we as women should listen to (and men too). It has truly resonated with me and it’s definitely something we are all guilty of. Thank you Kristen for sharing this, it’s already made an impact on me!
Flip it to test it! We need to do this more often! Thanks Kristen.
Thanks Lisa!
"Flip it to test it". Brilliant idea, and brilliant presentation, Kristen! You were the perfect person to deliver this message. Well done!
Thanks Andy!
Phenomenal insights into how we have unconscious biases in our thinking-we all do-and steps we can take to mitigate the impact these biases may have in our work and personal lives. Everyone should take a few minutes to watch this TedTalk!
This is truly refreshing! At times (especially in debates with millennial men) there seems to be an unspoken assumption that men are the only ones being accused of unconscious bias. I don't see why admitting that we all have had instances where we were unconsciously biased and getting in the habit of "flipping it to test it" would not help us change the situation. As always, thank you Kristen for sharing your wisdom and offering practical advice!
Thanks for noticing Ilinca, as you nail the point. No one likes being accused of bias, but perhaps flipping it to test it enables us to each to catch ourselves (and move to discovery mode vs defensive mode), as we all do it.
Kristen, your flip it to test it is so powerful because it is so simple and practical. I use it regularly. Thanks for all that you do.
Unleash the Power of Diversity thank you!
Such a powerful topic from Kristen that so many of us believe we have no issue with today. As a female business owner, this is valuable insight for me to remember in my own hiring and promotion practices. Thank you Kristen for bringing to the public forum what was sure to have been a difficult topic for you to process through.
Thanks Jennifer, keen insights!
We all come to the table with our biases tucked away in our unconscious mind filing drawers. It takes incredible mindfulness to recognise when we are being lazy and automatically default to our " filed in the drawer reactions". Kudos to you Kirsten for calling yourself out. I loved the idea of using the opposite or playing devil's advocate yourself with your own assumptions to shift your sense. You accomplished your goal of making us all stop and think. I have to admit I also have a bias against myself at times being a business person and also running a Foundation ( two very different hats) and it was not until I started saying to myself " You are the primary patron of your Foundation" ( and accepting the responsibilities of that role) was I able to start actually considering my role leading my Foundation as one not with only heart but also one with head and business acumen.
Thanks Sallyann, great insights
This is the absolute best presentation about Implicit bias that I've seen - and I've seen a lot. Thank you!
nice! are thereany particular races. or genders you harbor biases towards?
Flipping the script helps everyone to become conscious about unconscious bias! #feelthelove
Thank you Susie!
Flip it to Test it! An effective tool that allows us to improve our self within and the approach can be applied to all forms of bias. All too often we become defensive instead of introspective of our own thoughts and actions. THANK YOU Kristen Pressner!
Thanks for your kind words Mark, my hope was indeed to put people in discovery mode vs defensive mode. #FlipItToTestIt!
You have to first diagnose the problem before you can fix it. By bravely owning up to her own bias, Kristen breaks the shame/blame cycle and demonstrates an surprisingly easy way in which people can find their own biases. Great talk. Thank you Kristen!
Thanks for that Nandita!
So basically empathy...
A lesson worth learning and a message worth spreading. The most difficult change starts from within.
Ineta Buivydaite well said, true change on something so complex starts within each of us
Such a concise and powerful message. So often we see other people's biases but not our own. Great leaders, like Kristen, challenge themselves and take responsibility for getting it right. "Flip it to test it" is also a super actionable insight we can all apply. Congratulations Kristen! The world need more leaders like you.
Declic International, honored by your words. They are especially meaningful coming from a passionate D&I leader like yourself. Thank you
Love your talk! Used it as an example at one of my diversity course project! My takeaway from this is ‘Flip it to test it’ concept. 😊
You know, after watching this talk about five times, AND spending time with the speaker, IT'S STILL GREAT and resonates!
Big thanks Bret! Thanks for your talk, making the double bass funny a d accessible!
So impressed with this talk on many levels: asking the question that very few dare to, Am I biased? Naming it in a way that is transparent, exploring and producing a clear test that will display what we are doing. #flipittotestit
Thanks for your kind words Catherine! #FlipItToTestIt!
"Flip it to test it" is a simple and effective tool to help leaders develop awareness and create the pause needed to make better, more inclusive decisions. Decisions that can lead to some transformational changes in an organization. Thank you, Kristen, for bringing this great concept to light and inspiring action.
Nick Tobey thanks, great to see the big impact of a simple idea
I loved that Kristen provided her examples in first person. But this kind of experiences and making them conscius would help to shape equality for next generations as well we are biased right now from our experiences. Great talk Kristen, I've just shared it in every network I belong.
Thanks so much for your comment and clear passion for what a real difference it could make if more people tried to #FlipItToTestIt Sergio
That flip it test was awesome!!! We all have biases and I think this can be addressed by coming up with ways to offset your bias when making decisions that affect other peoples' lives.
sessahme thanks, amazing what can happen when we are in discovery mode rather than defensive mode
Unconscious bias is a real problem and I quite like the #FlipItToTestIt method: easy, accessible and immediately revealing! Loved this talk!
Thanks Jennifer, I am so glad you agree. I find it eye opening every time! :)
Kristen, thank you, greatly, for your honesty and transparency! Here's to ALL of OUR waking up to each and every instance in which we have "two very different reactions to, basically, the same request." Whether 2016, or 2021, or ____, it's time - KAIROS ESTI.
No truer words have been spoken! Thanks Joshua!
Thank you for "coming out" with your own bias so clearly, Kristen - we often recognise bias in others long before ourselves and don't like to accept our own biases. Yet in recognising we have them, we can make a more conscious choice to look at things differently.
Thanks Kirstin
This is so simple, yet so effective - and truly inspirational.... It is not only highly applicable in the workplace, but also in our private lives and especially in the interaction with our kids. Our children will be setting the standard for the next generation workforce. I wish for them to encounter less bias than we must fight today. Thank you Kristen.
What about when all this sanitation of language can end up as a distraction from larger problems...
Wow, I admire her honesty, not letting pride get in the way of recognizing & changing for the better. That's what it's all about! #Yayhumanity!
Thanks Positive Gal!
Wow! That was amazing! I've got some work to do!
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This is one of the best talks on gender bias in the workplace. Love this vulnerable message, so brave!
Pivot Point thank you! Great to hear!
Great video in the world of bias that is conscious and unconscious present in us all. While we are aware of judgement, we are not always aware how our cultural conditioning has created a framework for life that includes bias in some way. Become aware and see what happens. Do not follow what the world says especially if it is from people with power OVER others... follow your heart. As Kristen suggested, flip it to test it. great video, well worth the time to adjust our auto response to others and the world.
Great points Bettylynn, thanks for your comment
I am completely inspired by this talk and its a good provocation to reflect on our own biases. I was grown up by my mum to be as strong, independent and as successful as a man. I am the mother of 5 and i am bringing my boys up to be as strong, independent and successful as my girls. Change starts at home and becoming more conscious of bias can help both our girls and boys be better people.
Thanks for your kind words Charlotte! #FlipItToTestIt!
Unconscious bias has been talked & written about a lot in recent years, but this short, powerful and refreshingly honest talk suggests a simple but effective way to check ourselves: flip it to test it. Great stuff, Kristen Pressner - thank you!
Thank you Tove-#FlipItToTestIt!
Flip it to test it: love it, it's such an simple, quick way of checking our own unconscious biases and gaining some empathy at the same time! I also love how she talks of bias as something we all have and isn't necessarily intentionally malicious. It's something we all need to practice continuously to check ourselves.
Thank you Helen, you hit on my desire: move each of us from defensive to discovery mode. #FlipItToTestIt!
one of the best talks about women biast I have heard. Sobering
Thank you Sophie!
Extremely memorable talk…and I was so inspired to be there live! A simple, powerful and influential “idea worth spreading”, which I have tried to follow on many occasions. Thank you for sharing, Kirsten!
Appreciate the self reflection it took to put this out there!
Thanks Peggy! It has truly paid off, I'm so pleased by the way the #FlipItToTestIt message is spreading
For me what's amazing about this talk is that it is relevant on so many levels. We can use "flip it to test it" in our marriages, and in societal issues of race, etc. as well. Kristen's approach challenges the layperson as well as the highly intellectual. Well done!!!
thanks Bret!
Honesty is the best policy, and your story is an example that hits home. The kind that you don't forget about. Thank you for this.
Thanks Sahar, for your kind words
Incredibly brave to admit to your biases but I think if we don't nothing changes. More Leaders should do this. Great video and Kristen it was great to hear your thoughts on this in person last week. I better start flipping to test it right away! Thanks!
Thanks Mike, couldn't agree more! #FlipItToTestIt!
Definitely worth watching. Food for thought - unconscious bias remains that way until we talk about it and we need to talk about more
Thanks Ruth, couldn't agree more!
To be inclusive you need to understand. To understand you need to be curious. This talk continues to encourage me to challenge my biases and to seek greater understanding. Well said, Kristen!
Well said yourself Andrew, thanks for your insight! 👊🏼
Wow, what an amazing self check. Kristen really hits home with such a simple concept. The "flip it to test it" concept can work on just about anything we do in both our personal and business lives. This really opened my eyes to how I think.
Thanks Michael
2:30 whew 2021 and really having to think about how to open doors and to skip shaking hands to minimize exposure. :D
bias is built into the dominant ideology which refers to "a system of practices and representations that produce, maintain, and reproduce social relations of domination" Tod Sloan.
What a great talk and I loved this journey of self-reflection. I can tell this person is a great leader... It's never EASY to recognize biases we all have, but our ability to influence and empower others is directly tied to our willingness to be honest with ourselves and how we see the world. Much enjoyed this presentation!
This talk is a must see for all men and women focusing on leadership growth!
Helena Demuynck thank you. The idea is so simple yet so impactful. And the best part: we can each start with ourselves and our own awareness
#FlipItToTestIt. I first learned of unconscious bias and the importance of identifying it, as part of a 'Cultural Proficiency within Education' training I was privileged to attend. Immediately after, I was able to identify how my biases led me to rate/treat people I work with differently, specifically Type A vs. Type B personalities. Listen to the talk if you have a few minutes - and apply it. It is eye-opening, and extremely important as managers and leaders to allow ourselves this level of self-awareness. Great talk by, Kristen Pressner!
Sharmaa, thanks for your comment! You rightly point out while the example I used in the talk was about gender (because that was my own, very surprising, experience), #FlipItToTestIt applies across all kinds of bias, including personality type.
*Shamaa, sorry for typo in your name!
A really thought provoking talk. Thank you!
What amazing talk, about a subject that is so difficult to bring to discuss these days. Thank you Kristen for your openness and honesty... We all have bias and we need to keep learning ways to reflect and understand how to manage them for the better... Great video!
Congratulations Kristen, for showing people the way to a more enlightened workforce mentality. It's a life skill you have presented in this video and something we should all aspire to be. Flip it and learn. Well done.
Big thanks for your kind words Christine #FlipItToTestIt!
The flip it to test it was certainly revealing for me. Powerful yet simple test.
Thanks Alana!