Bias Quote by Sheryl Sandberg
““Even today, gender-blind evaluations still result in better outcomes for women. Unfortunately, most jobs require face-to-face interviews. All of us, myself included, are biased, whether we admit it or not. And thinking that we are objective can actually make this even worse, creating what social scientists call a "bias blindspot." This blindspot causes people to be too confident about their own powers of objectivity so that they fail to correct for bias. (p.153)””
About This Quote
Source Book: Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg, 2013
Bias blindspot makes people overconfident in objectivity, worsening discrimination, especially in face‑to‑face interviews.
In simple terms: Overconfidence in being unbiased can increase bias.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and correct personal bias.
Themes
bias
gender
objectivity
confidence
Mood
reflective
critical
analytical
Type
advice
analytical
When to use this quote
- hiring
- performance reviews
- team meetings
- interview training
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations design interviews to reduce bias?
- What steps can individuals take to check their own objectivity?
A Different Perspective
Blindspot may be hard to detect without external feedback.
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