Implicit Bias versus Intentional Belief: When Morally Elevated Leadership Drives Transformational Change

Recognizing the role that work plays in the lives of individuals, and that workplace culture is often a reflection of soci- ety, our examples and discussion are focused on leaders and changes in the orga- nization of workplaces. [...] The willingness and determination of leaders to act on values for the good of their teams and the good of their enterprise are critical. [...] Basic assumptions and practices are being taught to new members as the correct way to perceive, think, and feel.30 The issue of bias is associated with the character of the organization, the character of its leadership, and the conviction with which all are willing to shape the organization on the side of right. [...] “This ability to perceive the limitations of one’s own culture and to evolve the culture adaptively is the essence and ultimate challenge of leadership. [...] One of the products of the study was a se- ries of pie charts showing percentages of diverse employees in the overall population, starting at entry levels and at successive levels of career advancement, later called the “Pac-Man series,” as successive levels of career promotions showed smaller and smaller percentages of women and minorities who had made it through the ranks.