Today, Stacy and Sena are chatting about white privilege with Graham Codrington, renowned futurist, leadership expert and ally. Graeme explains that white privilege is the absence of obstacles and barriers that white people don't have to overcome, allowing them to navigate the world more easily.
They explore examples of white privilege, such as assumptions of competence and trustworthiness, and how white people are able to choose when to engage with racism or not. They unpack this further by discussing the defensive and apathetic responses that white people often have when confronted with the topic. Graeme goes on to explain how he engages in conversations about race, asking clarifying questions and creating teachable moments, rather than starting with accusations or confrontation. They also discuss the need for leaders to understand and address white privilege by removing obstacles and barriers, promoting psychological safety, and valuing diversity and intersectionality.
You can find out more about Graeme and the work he does here:
Website: www.graemecodrington.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graemecodrington/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/graeme.codrington
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/graemecodrington
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graemecodrington/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@graemecodrington
This podcast is produced by Laura Rapson
