Alexis McGill Johnson and Ndidi Nwuneli: Implicit/Explicit - Breaking Biases

The Bridge from The Aspen Institute

What is implicit bias, and how can we overcome it? How can we address our biases in a world hyperconscious of identity? In this special live episode of The Bridge, host Peggy Clark, Vice President of the Aspen Institute and Executive Director of the Aspen Global Innovators Group, sat down with Alexis McGill Johsnon and Ndidi Nwuneli to uncover why we experience implicit bias. Alexis, now the acting president and CEO of the Planned Parenthood Federation, also co-founded the Perception Institute, which uses cutting edge behavioral science to help organizations reduce discrimination linked to race and gender. Ndidi, founder of LEAP Africa, co-founder of AACE Foods, and managing partner of Sahel Capital, is a fierce entrepreneur who has experience navigating implicit bias and stereotypes in the business realm. Download this month’s episode of The Bridge to hear Alexis and Ndidi talk about the implicit bias and stereotypes they have faced and the individual and collective action we can take to combat it. Learn more about The Bridge podcast and other programs at https://www.aspenglobalinnovators.org/.