Emotions impact the decisions we make, including the ‘good’, the ‘bad’, and the ‘ugly’ influencers that rest in the deep areas of our mind: heuristics. We say we are not biased individuals but the reality; our underlying thoughts and emotions are based on preconceptions and lived experience. We will take a deep dive into the cognitive biases that are subconsciously impacting your decision making, your role as a helper, and may be disguising your awareness, discernment, and your perceptions when making the best decisions. We will explore how these biases affect your personal relationships, judgments regarding equity, diversity, and inclusion, and the day-to-day responses in working with others. Take a journey to provide clarity; removing the bias within your frame of reference.

About the Presenter: 

Dana Johnson, MSW, CAPSW holds a Master of Social Work degree in the State of Wisconsin. He has over 12 years of direct practice and senior level management experience in county human services, educator in 2 and 4-year higher education institutions, and operates a consulting and professional development business for adult learners. His experience in organizational leadership, supervision of teams, conducting agency and culture change, policy analysis, LEAN process, continuous quality improvement and organizational effectiveness; has enhanced and transformed organizations. His areas of expertise include leadership development, innovation, child welfare services and reform, ethics and boundaries, trauma-informed care, strategic planning, and diversity, equity and inclusion.