35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say cover art

35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say

Surprising Things We Say That Widen the Diversity Gap

Preview

Audible Standard 30-day free trial

Try Standard free
Select 1 audiobook a month from our entire collection.
Listen to your selected audiobooks as long as you're a member.
Get unlimited access to bingeable podcasts.
Standard auto renews for £5.99 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say

By: Maura Cullen
Narrated by: Mary Robinette Kowal
Try Standard free

£5.99 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for £9.71

Buy Now for £9.71

About this listen

Even well-intended people can cause harm!

Have you ever heard yourself or someone else say: "Some of my best friends are...(Black, White, Asian, etc.)"? or "I don't think of you as...(Gay, Disabled, Jewish, etc.)"? or "I don't see color, I'm colorblind"? These statements and dozens like them can build a divide between us and the people we interact with. Though well-intended, they often widen the diversity gap sometimes causing irreparable harm personally and professionally.

If you've ever wanted to be more effective in your communication with others, or have been afraid of saying the wrong thing, then this concise guide is essential to becoming more inclusive and diversity-smart.

A powerful diversity training tool from one of the most respected diversity trainers.

©2008 Dr. Maura Cullen (P)2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.
Business Communication Career Success Communication & Social Skills Leadership Management & Leadership Meetings & Presentations Mentoring & Coaching Personal Development Business Career Discrimination Social justice
All stars
Most relevant
Some good insights as an introduction to diversity training.
This is a pretty basic structured guide of good practices especially for allies.

Some good insights as an introduction to diversity

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.