S3 | Ep 2: How Our Identities Shape Work, Connection, and Understanding with John Shank

Our identities shape how we interact with the individuals, institutions and communities in our societal system. This episode features our special guest, John, who grew up with all 18 normalized dominant identities.

Explore how your identities impact the messages you’ve received from the societal system. The conversation will help you gain tools to create an environment for rich dialogue with others - instead of getting trapped in polarized conversations.  Build your capacity to create safe spaces for rich conversations in your personal and professional lives.

What to listen for

• Hear the perspective of someone who holds all 18  normalized dominant identities (include link to triangles in book?)
• Different identities have different perspectives – which creates different lived experiences and realities
• Individuals with non-normalized identities are frequently adjusting and are more used to being uncomfortable or not bringing their whole self to a conversation
• What are the patterns of who gets promoted in your institution? How do normalized dominant identities influence decisions?