How To Unlearn Unconscious Bias in The Age of Uncertainty

INCLUSION 2021
When unrealized or unchecked, unconscious bias-or stereotypes individuals form outside of their conscious awareness-can be harmful to the work environment and result in the loss of top talent. To cultivate a truly inclusive workplace culture, organizations must actively acknowledge and mitigate these unconscious attitudes and beliefs.

We live in an age of uncertainty and that's made it difficult for us to fully understand how to effectively navigate the ever evolving world around us. When unrealized or unchecked, unconscious bias-or stereotypes individuals form outside of their conscious awareness-can be harmful to the work environment and result in the loss of top talent. To cultivate a truly inclusive workplace culture, organizations must actively acknowledge and mitigate these unconscious attitudes and beliefs.  In this keynote presentation, Advisor and Digital Influencer, CJ Johnson focuses on how you can unlearn unconscious behavior and reshape your habits to be more inclusive. CJ will explain to you what works and what doesn't from the perspective of an expert Advisor and Social Media Influencer with hundreds of thousands of online followers. In this presentation, CJ will describe the following to provide these key takeaways: Understanding Unconscious Bias - How does unconscious bias work? What is the impact it has on your workspace culture? How You Find Success - Clear Strategies and Simple Steps to empower yourself to improve your habits and improve your community. Tools/Apps/Hacks - Everything from the recommended apps to how you can best work on reshaping your habits to special tips you can use that will have you primed for success.  Q&A - CJ will take on questions and answer them with the best of my abilities to share more of how our audience can level up. Discover how you can unlearn your unconscious bias and transform your workplace culture into something special. The world is constantly changing and evolving, and we would like to help your audience be even more equipped to find success.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand Unconscious Bias - How does unconscious bias work? What is the impact it has on your workspace culture?
  • How You Find Success - Clear Strategies and Simple Steps to empower yourself to improve your habits and improve your community.
  • Tools/Apps/Hacks - Everything from the recommended apps to how you can best work on reshaping your habits to special tips you can use that will have you primed for success.
Date(s) & Time(s): 
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 - 10:30am to 10:50am
Presenter: 

CJ Johnson

CJ
Johnson

CJ Johnson is an acclaimed Content Creator and Startup Advisor, successfully servicing small businesses to Fortune 50 clients, worldwide and a prominent digital influencer with hundreds of thousands of online supporters. CJ is best known for creating successful influencer marketing campaigns as both a Content Creator and as a Consultant. Listed as one of the “Top Creators To Watch” and “Rising Voices in Media”, he uses his voice for creative storytelling to provide inspiration, industry insights, and work/life balance tips for emerging generations. As an advisor, CJ specializes in digital brand strategy, creative campaigns, influencer marketing, future of work, diversity & inclusion, and trend forecasting. His work focuses on the following industries: technology, fashion, lifestyle, social, entertainment, and travel. Currently, he continues to service his clients while also being an active board member of various social organizations and tech startups. When he isn’t working he’s enjoying life as a #girldad and cherishing the small moments with his family, friends, and community.

Location: 
Smart Stage: 201/202
Session Type: 
Smart Stage
Competency: 
Interpersonal (Behavioral)
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