Weekly Resources from the Catalyst Community: Week of October 6th

Welcome to our weekly showcase featuring a curated selection of valuable resources shared by our community. We explore various topics, including professional development, diversity, equity, and mentorship. We enjoy sharing these resources and hope they will benefit you as much as they have benefitted us.

We all like to think we treat everyone fairly, but this insightful video will make you confront an unconscious bias you probably didn't know you had. Through a simple but powerful experiment, it reveals the existence of an "empathy gap" - the human tendency to empathize more with people like ourselves. Watch as participants listen longer to a heartfelt story when they believe the storyteller resembles them, while remaining unaware of their bias. The video compellingly demonstrates how deeply ingrained habits divide us into "in" and "out" groups without us even realizing it. It's a thought-provoking look at how we can miss connections by focusing on surface differences instead of shared experiences. Don't miss this chance to discover your own empathy gap, and come away with tips to build understanding across groups.

Level up your career in record time with insider strategies from industry veteran, Leila Hormozi. Learn how to stand out and move up by mastering bottom-up feedback, taking on new responsibilities, and expanding your business knowledge. Gain priceless insights on positioning yourself for rapid advancement, even in the most competitive environments. Whether you’re new to the workforce or an experienced professional, this episode from the Build podcast provides a roadmap to accelerate your trajectory and become indispensable. Take your career into hyperdrive with Leila.

Are you struggling in your job search? It might be time to evaluate your mindset. In this informative blog post, readers will discover how a positive and growth-oriented mindset can have a significant impact on job search success and interview performance. It offers tips for shifting mindset, such as practicing mindfulness, and seeking support, to help readers increase their chances of finding a fulfilling and successful career.

When a grocery clerk racially profiles a black woman in front of her young daughter, the woman's white-appearing sister-in-law bravely intervenes. She leverages her privilege to call out the injustice, creating change in a humiliating situation. This real-life story powerfully illustrates how those with privilege can use it as a force for good. The speaker's insights on weighing the consequences of speaking up versus staying silent will resonate with you. Don't miss this heartfelt call to action for all people to speak out against inequality when they see it. You'll be inspired to think about your own privilege and how to use it to build a more just society.

Thanks for reading! If you have any interesting resources we should share in our next roundup, let us know at [email protected].