How Implicit Biases Compound for Aspiring Executives

Affinity bias, confirmation bias, and negativity bias build upon each other. Minute, almost imperceptible differences add up over years and make the difference between Director and C-level executive.

The Trifecta of Affinity, Confirmation, and Negativity Biases

The three types of bias that stand out in terms of the highest impact on minorities trying to advance their career are affinity bias, confirmation bias, and negativity bias. These three combined create a self-fulfilling loop that promotes more of the in-group (e.g., white males with roughly 80…