Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick unpack the ambiguous and often harmful term 'front office appearance', dissecting its implications for women of color in professional environments. The conversation takes a critical look at how coded language creates divisions, fostering in-groups and out-groups based on vague standards of executive presence and gravitas. Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!
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Timestamps:
(02:15) - Front Office Appearance and Stereotyping
(15:07) - Canceled Language and Hierarchical Labels
(21:37) - Eliminating Outdated Terminology in Business
(20:49) - Three Tips!