Are you biased? I am | Kristen Pressner | TEDxBasel 

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Going deeper. Isn't it a bias to think supportive, emotional, helpful, sensitive, fragile is worse than leader, provider, assertive, strong, driven?

We all have biases, but if we recognize them and do something about them we can avoid to be limited by them! Amazing talk

Unconscious bias is real. The sooner we acknowledge it, the sooner we can start to change and improve it for the better. I commend Kristen for her candor and courage in sharing this message.

Very honest and vulnerable talk. The 'flip it to test it' idea is quite useful!

"What if you're missing an opportunity to see the world differently?" There's so much to gain for so many, from this 'flip it to test it' idea. My favourite TED talk for a really long time! Insightful, important & implementable :)

Part of the great power of Kristen's talk, and her suggestion, is that it can be used to combat so many biases. How powerful is that? Additionally, you will begin to see how the people you surround yourself with will begin to demonstrate the influence - which Michael A. Pitcher states is the very heart of leadership! - that you have by making enlightened and honorable changes. By focusing on your own behaviors and beliefs (as also noted by Natalia Wallenberg in an early comment) rather than focusing on how others should change themselves you can make lasting differences in our world. Bravo, Kristen, for a practical path to accelerating our individual paths to a higher, more evolved level of interaction!

Bias was the subject of the conversation, but the scope of this presentation is expanded beyond 'bias' into the deep world of self-discovery due to two factors: first, the degree of awareness Kristen brought to the issue when she was confronted with an apparent duality, and second, the final call she makes to self-check oneself continually. A very remarkable talk here. Even the superwomen and feminists would find the self-deprecating portrayal to be a tremendous eye opener for the need to continuously examine one's own unconscious predispositions.

Extremely memorable talk…and I was so inspired to be there live! A simple, powerful and influential “idea worth spreading”, which I have tried to follow on many occasions. Thank you for sharing, Kirsten!

I cant believe I found this ted talk just now. Came here from Kathy Caprino's Forbes article. 'Flip it to test it' is a useful technique. Thank you Kristen.

This is by far one of my favorite TEDx Talks! As a fellow HR professional, I admire Pressner's candor, vulnerability and practical approach to uncovering unconscious biases.

thx for calling these out Kristen! I hope most of us (men) dont feel attacked when we start to talk about it.. (otherwise it will be hard to fight it)

Kristen Pressner’s 8 minute talk is very impactful. Unconscious bias is particularly hard to uncover- her ‘flip it to test it’ concept is particularly useful to me in my work as an Exclusion Exterminator in this space.

What a great talk and I loved this journey of self-reflection. I can tell this person is a great leader... It's never EASY to recognize biases we all have, but our ability to influence and empower others is directly tied to our willingness to be honest with ourselves and how we see the world. Much enjoyed this presentation!

Phenomenal insights into how we have unconscious biases in our thinking-we all do-and steps we can take to mitigate the impact these biases may have in our work and personal lives. Everyone should take a few minutes to watch this TedTalk!

Flip it to Test it - seeing the world differently is something we all need to do more of. Im one of those who Kristen refers to who likes to think I hire the right person for the job and I don't 'see' gender', 'race' or 'difference' - or perhaps I do and thats why I find Kristen's call to action so engaging . I appreciated the authenticity of Kristen Pressner!

The "Flip it to Test it' is a tip and shortcut I often reference in my workshop. If you flip it and it feels iffy it probably is - so take another look

That flip it test was awesome!!! We all have biases and I think this can be addressed by coming up with ways to offset your bias when making decisions that affect other peoples' lives.

Kristen Pressner's courage knows no bounds. For someone in her position to publicly admit to biases many (most?) people possess, but few own... and to start a conversation on the topic is profound. Her insights--and the tools she uses to bring it home to us that we, too, carry unconscious bias within us--in combination with the solutions she offers are priceless. Thank you, Kristen, for your bravery in starting this conversation!

What amazing talk, about a subject that is so difficult to bring to discuss these days. Thank you Kristen for your openness and honesty... We all have bias and we need to keep learning ways to reflect and understand how to manage them for the better... Great video!

Check in on your brain shortcuts to root out hidden bias. Flip it to test it! This is terrific! I want to quilt this!!!

That is what i always say. Before giving any negative judgement, put your shoes in the person shoe and see if you can do better. It is always good to flip to test it

You know, after watching this talk about five times, AND spending time with the speaker, IT'S STILL GREAT and resonates!

Thank you for the message of your talk - so many things resonated with me. And reminded me of the fact that we have those blind spots and biases I'm not even aware of. It's amazing how much we're driven by beliefs, conditioning and patterns. Which can be very helpful and then so harming as well. And what we don't know we can't change.

Fantastic talk. I would never have thought I could have any biases. My mother was the only woman in her law class (a few years ago), I was the first female to take a vocational auto shop at my high school, and I was CEO of a publically traded engineering software company. Who would think that a person with that background could be biased? I learned a lot from Kristen and will be forwarding her talk to my women friends in a leadership position. I happen to know Kristen on a personal basis, and she is as awesome as her talk.

This is the absolute best presentation about Implicit bias that I've seen - and I've seen a lot. Thank you!

Encouragement to thoughtfully grow and become intentionally better. Eloquent openness and self-aware honesty.

I found this to be one of the most important TedTalks we as women should listen to (and men too). It has truly resonated with me and it’s definitely something we are all guilty of. Thank you Kristen for sharing this, it’s already made an impact on me!

Kristen, your flip it to test it is so powerful because it is so simple and practical. I use it regularly. Thanks for all that you do.

This is THE most concrete, best value and easiest to implement D&I advice I have ever received. I do it at work, but also with my kids. ❤

There's no denying that we all have unconscious bias after watching this and seeing the "flip" of the words and pictures - that bit really made me chuckle! This talk has really got me thinking about the subject of unconscious bias. "Awareness is the precursor to choice" - Kristen's talk has certainly raised my awareness. And that will make me more conscious about my own bias. I'll be "flipping to test" all over the place from now on! :)

Kristen Pressner-- allI can say is what power and depth you have on this matter. You have put in perspective the most contemporary situation we face as humans evolving on this planet--who do we think "they" are. It matters in every arena of life. The dimensionality you have given this issue of bias is truly sage-worthy! Thank you!

YES

Great Ted Talk on unconscious bias. The use of “Flip it to Test it” is helpful in many situations. Great job!

Thank you for "coming out" with your own bias so clearly, Kristen - we often recognise bias in others long before ourselves and don't like to accept our own biases. Yet in recognising we have them, we can make a more conscious choice to look at things differently.

Definitely worth watching. Food for thought - unconscious bias remains that way until we talk about it and we need to talk about more

Unconscious bias has been talked & written about a lot in recent years, but this short, powerful and refreshingly honest talk suggests a simple but effective way to check ourselves: flip it to test it. Great stuff, Kristen Pressner - thank you!

Such a powerful topic from Kristen that so many of us believe we have no issue with today. As a female business owner, this is valuable insight for me to remember in my own hiring and promotion practices. Thank you Kristen for bringing to the public forum what was sure to have been a difficult topic for you to process through.

Inspired by your honesty, Kristen, and thank you for helping bring awareness to a topic we hate to admit is everywhere.

Great TED talk - the honesty, humility and key messages. Those characteristics of "fragile, emotional, helpful, taking care" often lead to even bigger biases when women also choose parenthood. The bias against women intensifies when children come into the equation and it can be a mix of biases, even benevolence bias with some Managers making assumptions out of kindness - "I didn't ask as I assumed you wouldn't want to travel/be on that project with a young baby....".Having helped 100s of women manage the balance of professional and personal life, without feelings of guilt, shame & overwhelm, I realised 2 years ago that it wasn't enough! It doesn't matter how empowered, confident & ambitious you are post a parental break - the environment will soon suck it out of you (intentionally or unintentionally) if the organisation's patterns are "man = leader, provider, assertive, strong, driven". Accompanying the transition to parenthood requires a change in assumptions, beliefs, behaviour and motivations on the part of the parents concerned. The same can be said for organisations - they also need to look at what unconscious bias and limiting beliefs exist culturally; to enable them to create a system which supports true diversity. By focusing on cultural change and the transition in and out of parental leave, not simply the period of leave; plus the on-going demands in juggling parenthood and careers; organisations and individuals alike can create a thriving collaboration of these 2 worlds and reduce the attrition and stress that often results at this time.Why I am I "biased" or "taking care" of parents only which led to launching Thrive here in Switzerland? My passion - I know how important it is for myself and for many women to have their professional identify as well as being a Mum and I believe that true diversity is enabling people to have that choice. Then there are statistics....>75% of individuals become parents - it is a significant proportion of an organisation’s workforce to positively influence to stay engaged and energised at work!

This a must watch/share video for those who want to be more aware of self. I recently attended an “Unconscious Bias” workshop where this video was shared. Being aware of our hidden biases is crucial when leading diversity and inclusion efforts. I will be using the “flip it to test it” technique. Kristen, thank you for sharing your experience with bias.

A simple mechanism, yet very effective, I recently used it while describing a point to my audience and to my surprise it worked perfectly .. thanks Kristen!

No matter how self-aware we are, we are all still products of the societies and cultures we're raised in, so none of us are immune to biased thinking. The 'flip it to test it' tactic is a great way to check ourselves, and I always encourage people to use that as a thought exercise.

I love this talk! The world needs more women leaders and unconscious bias is a real hurdle for women in the workplace! What’s great about this talk is: 1) it shows everyone has unconscious gender bias - even women against other women; or like someone once told me “everyone with a brain has bias” 2) It is very actionable: we learn how to recognize unconscious gender bias, so we can correct it! Well done, Kristen Pressner! What a great & much needed talk! 🙌🏼🌺✨

You have to first diagnose the problem before you can fix it. By bravely owning up to her own bias, Kristen breaks the shame/blame cycle and demonstrates an surprisingly easy way in which people can find their own biases. Great talk. Thank you Kristen!

Love this! What courage to admit and bring awareness to your own bias. Thanks for making us all stop and think about our own unconscious bias. Flipping the situation is very eye-opening!

bias is built into the dominant ideology which refers to "a system of practices and representations that produce, maintain, and reproduce social relations of domination" Tod Sloan.

I absolutely love this talk! I appreciate your ability to be so candid and honest about your own biases. The "flip it to test it" approach is genius and works in all aspects of life--on a personal level and a business level. It's so simple, but such a valuable tool. Thank you so much, Kristen!

What a great example to all speakers of a thoroughly genuine, congruent delivery style. No false 'polish' or theatrical affectations. Research has shown that the three things audiences want today are authenticity, transparency and vulnerability...and Kristen nails it!

This is so simple, yet so effective - and truly inspirational.... It is not only highly applicable in the workplace, but also in our private lives and especially in the interaction with our kids. Our children will be setting the standard for the next generation workforce. I wish for them to encounter less bias than we must fight today. Thank you Kristen.

Flip it to test it: love it, it's such an simple, quick way of checking our own unconscious biases and gaining some empathy at the same time! I also love how she talks of bias as something we all have and isn't necessarily intentionally malicious. It's something we all need to practice continuously to check ourselves.

Great video Kristen. I watched it at the right time because I was in the middle designing a course on diversity of thought and unconscious bias and it caused me to think much more deeply about my messaging. We so often forget about our own internal biases and the simple concept of flipping them makes you realise just how conditioned you are!

This is my go to video for any team discussion that moves towards diversity and inclusion. The more we bring unconscious bias into the light and into open discussions, the more we can overcome it.

Yes, the "Flip it to test it" is an easy and very effective way to test your biases. Well done Kristen.

Wow, what an amazing self check. Kristen really hits home with such a simple concept. The "flip it to test it" concept can work on just about anything we do in both our personal and business lives. This really opened my eyes to how I think.

Appreciate the honesty - and simplicity in how unconscious bias is articulated, plus useful technique to help identify your bias - thanks Kristen!

Great&authentic, glad to listen and nourish from your thoughtful 💡 ideas🌟🌟🍀🙏 All the best

This is truly refreshing! At times (especially in debates with millennial men) there seems to be an unspoken assumption that men are the only ones being accused of unconscious bias. I don't see why admitting that we all have had instances where we were unconsciously biased and getting in the habit of "flipping it to test it" would not help us change the situation. As always, thank you Kristen for sharing your wisdom and offering practical advice!

Such a concise and powerful message. So often we see other people's biases but not our own. Great leaders, like Kristen, challenge themselves and take responsibility for getting it right. "Flip it to test it" is also a super actionable insight we can all apply. Congratulations Kristen! The world need more leaders like you.

Love your talk! Used it as an example at one of my diversity course project! My takeaway from this is ‘Flip it to test it’ concept. 😊

We all come to the table with our biases tucked away in our unconscious mind filing drawers. It takes incredible mindfulness to recognise when we are being lazy and automatically default to our " filed in the drawer reactions". Kudos to you Kirsten for calling yourself out. I loved the idea of using the opposite or playing devil's advocate yourself with your own assumptions to shift your sense. You accomplished your goal of making us all stop and think. I have to admit I also have a bias against myself at times being a business person and also running a Foundation ( two very different hats) and it was not until I started saying to myself " You are the primary patron of your Foundation" ( and accepting the responsibilities of that role) was I able to start actually considering my role leading my Foundation as one not with only heart but also one with head and business acumen.

To be inclusive you need to understand. To understand you need to be curious. This talk continues to encourage me to challenge my biases and to seek greater understanding. Well said, Kristen!

Kristen's observation 'flip it to test it' is brilliant. Makes unconscious bias clear.

A lesson worth learning and a message worth spreading. The most difficult change starts from within.

Important life lesson for everyone.

one of the best talks about women biast I have heard. Sobering

Kristen, I was very impressed with your honest self-reflection and speech about bias against women. I have sat on your side of the table for many years and as I listened to you I reflected on several similar situations that in hindsight I likely should have handled differently. Thank you for that learning opportunity!

I am completely inspired by this talk and its a good provocation to reflect on our own biases. I was grown up by my mum to be as strong, independent and as successful as a man. I am the mother of 5 and i am bringing my boys up to be as strong, independent and successful as my girls. Change starts at home and becoming more conscious of bias can help both our girls and boys be better people.

The first step to change is awareness. The second step is acceptance as Nathaniel Branden said. Kristen took the third step to publicly talk for the things she passionately wants to change in the world and first in herself. That is the only way, isn't it? Truly inspirational.

Flip it to test it - a simple but powerful way to more clearly see both what we're looking at and ourselves. As a recovering HR exec and middle aged white male (no recovery there) I recognize the challenges in business and in myself. Thanks, Kristen Pressner.

As a result of Kristen's courage - to look within, to be honest, and then to share via such a public platform - she invites us all to do likewise. Her message is critical - for both women and men. If we want to change the world to make it fairer - for ALL - we cannot ignore our unconscious biases any longer!! Kudos to you, Kristen! - Katrine (Women Innovators Network in the Caribbean, WINC)

Unconscious bias is a real problem and I quite like the #FlipItToTestIt method: easy, accessible and immediately revealing! Loved this talk!

Kristen Pressner does an incredible job sharing something about our collective unconscious bias against women leaders.

Remarkably simple and yet powerfully revealing to "flip it to test it"...thanks again for the opportunity and reminder when I heard you speak in person, Kristen. What I admire about you is your willingness to be vulnerable and share that with us. It takes a powerful woman to do this. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model.

Wonderful concept, "Flip it to test it." Love that you did a TEDx Talk that gave me a tool to use immediately! Thank you.

Brilliant talk- spot on!

I am currently working on a training for professionals at university: career services and academic advising. "Flip it to test it" is going to be a powerful tool to double-check oneself! Thank you so much!

I admire the honesty of the speaker in this video. In my experience it is really unusual for people, especially those in senior leadership positions, to openly challenge themselves on how they think about bias or diversity in general. The examples given are taken from a general and stereotypical viewpoint- which is exactly the point of bias. We dont realise we do it, because we more often than not just do without thinking. The Flip and Test method is really interesting and something I am going to use with the senior leaders of my organisation to challenge them to think differently in this very different world

A terrific example of the importance of self awareness and openness in leadership. And 'flip it to test it' gives us a great tool to double-check ourselves and surface some of our less concious habits and shortcuts! Thanks Kristen.

excellent. Thank you so much!

Great TEDx! - Flip it to test opens my mind-set, thank you Kirsten!

A thought-provoking, authentic presentation on a long-ignored topic. Flip it to test it can be applied to every area in our professional and personal life. Thank you for speaking up, Kristen!

I loved that Kristen provided her examples in first person. But this kind of experiences and making them conscius would help to shape equality for next generations as well we are biased right now from our experiences. Great talk Kristen, I've just shared it in every network I belong.

Wow, I admire her honesty, not letting pride get in the way of recognizing & changing for the better. That's what it's all about! #Yayhumanity!

Not sure how many of us would be as brave as Kristen to stand up and admit to unconscious bias (or any weakness!) to thousands of RU-vid viewers, but her point is well made. What I like about this is her simple flipping exercise to help identify whether a bias (or a prejudice) has crept into the decision-making unnoticed! A rule for life, as well as work...

Inspirational, powerful and brutally honest TED Talk! Kristen Pressner is a role model to women and men alike! So proud of what she's achieved and excited to continue to follow her amazing ascent. I will definitely "flip it to test it".

Flip it to Test it! An effective tool that allows us to improve our self within and the approach can be applied to all forms of bias. All too often we become defensive instead of introspective of our own thoughts and actions. THANK YOU Kristen Pressner!

Kristen's willness to share her personal "AHA" moment illuminates unconscious bias and provides practical "flip test" to check ourselves. Bravo.

This is great! I salute Kristen for being so honest about her own bias and explaining the concept of unconscious bias so clearly and eloquently - and in a way that I believe the most of us can relate to. "Flip it to test it"! 2 thumbs up! ... and 2 toes up! ;-)

Noticed Kristen's bio says she's "married with 4 children." Would we have written that in the bio of a man giving a Ted Talk? Just wondering.

Another amazing inspiring talk of Kristen Pressner. Thanks so much for sharing this and for the useful tip to help us identify our unconscious bias. It is extremely important we all spend some time getting to know ourselves and see how we act-react and what are bias are.

Thank you Kristen for sharing this honest and open story about your own experience. "Flip it to test it" - a simple recipe with huge impact!

Great inspirational talk , it helped me change my perspective . We all have biases unconscious which led us catastrophizing our thoughts!

Great speech. Simple but very enlightening. Stepping back from our unconscious behaviors is really difficult, but your intervention reminds us that by being vigilant and questioning our certainties, we can be objective and fair. As leaders, we must do this. Thank you!

Kristen - Appreciated your TEDx talk summarized with 'flip it to test it'. You walked me into the situation, helped jigger the paradigm, and offered a valuable tool to test the view. Very helpful for reevaluating lifelong presumptions. Kudos...and thanks.

"Flip it to test it". Brilliant idea, and brilliant presentation, Kristen! You were the perfect person to deliver this message. Well done!

Amazing! This takes so much strength and I admire her so much for having the courage to talk about this openly, but also to have the insight into solutions for seeing if we do also, which is the first step towards making any meaningful changes. Every women and man needs to watch this!

This is my favourite TED talk of the year - thank you Kristen for giving us such a simple way to check our own bias!

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The best ideas are often the simplest and you've articulated a great one here Kristen! Being brave enough to admit that you uncovered your own unconscious bias too will give others pause for thought too to take the time to "flip it to test it" - I know I will! Excellent talk.