Challenging Bias: Effective Strategies for Speaking Out About Racial Issues (with Karen Clopton)

How do you speak up about racial issues at work when backlash is a reality? It's about striking the right balance between professionalism and authenticity. But how can you make your voice heard without crossing lines or facing negative repercussions? We're joined by Karen Clopton, General Counsel and Vice President of Access and Inclusion at the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. Karen brings her extensive experience and insights into navigating the complex landscape of racial discussions in professional settings. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ The Art of Professional Advocacy: Learn how to maintain professionalism while addressing sensitive racial issues. ✔️ Effective Communication Tactics: Strategies for speaking up without causing offense, ensuring your message is heard and respected. ✔️ Resource Utilization: When requesting resources can be more impactful than direct conversations about race. ✔️ The Four Rules: Unveil the critical guidelines for successfully speaking up about racial issues in the workplace.   ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:  http://assertiveway.com/workshops   ✅ Follow our Guest on LinkedIn:  www.karenclopton.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethicskarenclopton/   ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/     ✅ Other Episodes You’ll Like How To Find The Courage To Ask For What You Want Take Control: How to Protect Your Personal Power at Work How To Advocate For Yourself Even If You’re A People Pleaser Or Have Impostor Syndrome (With Erika Diaz) Amplify Your Voice, Amplify Your Impact: How to Speak Up and Make a Difference at Work 5 Self-Advocacy Lessons That Will Pay Off And Make You Feel Powerful (With DEI Leader Zahida Sherman)   ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude  Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/   TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It’s Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/   ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops   Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/ Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected] Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com   ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion