1.0 Introduction

      Absent the often-accompanying anger of one or more parties, talking about racial and gender discrimination in the boardroom and or courtroom is akin to the teenager forced to have conversations about sex with their bumbling parent. Neither the parent nor teenager wants to have the conversation, but out of an obligation, most often, the parent engages – despite how uncomfortable the conversation may be. Where do you begin these conversations? How do you put everyone in the discussion at ease, knowing that someone will be offended? Do you rip the band-aid off quickly, or slow and gentle? Perhaps, the most suitable approach is to rely on the Golden Rule, suggesting that we give the person with a different opinion the opportunity to share their thoughts and views while being empathetic to their viewpoint. Relying on the values of the Golden Rule, I progress. (To continue reading click link below)