Unconscious bias affects everyone. Here’s how to change that.

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   AN ARTICLE A DAY, PICKED BY OUR EDITORS   Edited by Katherine Tam   Digital Editor, New York What can be done to eliminate unconscious bias? And why should those who express bias want to give it up or change? These are the questions science journalist Jessica Nordell explores in a new Author Talks interview. She notes that unconscious bias, or the subtle, more ambiguous forms of prejudice is more harmful in the workplace than explicit discrimination, and shares why it is so critical to address this. Give it a read and see why tackling this problem benefits everyone. And if you're interested in learning more about cognitive and organizational biases, be sure to also check out this article by Tim Koller and his coauthors which lays out ways to counter emotions with facts. Author Talks: How to remove unconscious bias from the workplace When it comes to job performance, unconscious bias can be more harmful than explicit discrimination—and everyone at work suffers for it. Shift your thinking   Quote of the day "We don't allow ourselves to connect with ourselves because we're constantly distracted. Living in a perpetual state of distraction is the worst thing we can do if we want to connect with a deeper, spiritual dimension in ourselves." —Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post, on spiritual health in "COVID-19: A catalyst to cancel burnout culture?" Chart of the day See today's chart   ALSO NEW How mining companies reach the operational excellence gold standard Creating a culture of operational excellence is allowing the mining industry to reach new heights in sustained improvement in productivity, efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Learn more   Does your idea have the 'voltage' to scale? Economist John List discusses the science of determining whether a product or service can become a blockbuster. Make it happen   Insurance MGAs: Opportunities and considerations for investors Managing general agents (MGAs) fill key roles in the insurance distribution chain. The more informed investors are about how MGAs function, the better they can recognize opportunities. Seize the opportunity   Follow our thinking Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey's research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to the Daily Read newsletter. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007