Please Watch . . .

What do you think when you look at this speaker? Well, think again. (And then again.) In this funny, honest, empathetic talk, Yassmin Abdel-Magied challenges us to look beyond our initial perceptions, and to open doors to new ways of supporting others. (14 minutes)

Notice & Reflect . . .

• What surprised you?
• ​How did you feel in the beginning, middle, and end of this presentation?
• What information was most meaningful to you?  Why?

Think and be ready to share

While you do NOT need to type out the answers to the following, please give them consideration.  After all, you may see these questions, or questions like them, on a POP Quiz or Exam.

1.   What is unconscious bias?

• What are two examples Yassmin provides?  
• Can you find an example in your own life? Please be prepared to share your example.

2.   Yassmin recommends that we mentor others.

• What does she ask us to consider when selecting someone to mentor?  
• How might you apply this idea in your daily life?  
• How can you act on this when you walk into our next class?