A great article by Ariel Investments President Mellody Hobson “on how embracing your authentic identity can provide a foundation for professional success and personal growth.” She explores her identity as an African American woman in the workplace and about the challenges of confronting this topic with her peers and colleagues.

“The point of the [swim team] drill,” he explained, “was to make you feel comfortable feeling uncomfortable because that’s how most of us spend our day. It teaches you to relax into it and get through it.” It’s uncomfortable to talk about race and gender. But we must do it. And if we can start to feel comfortable feeling uncomfortable, that will be a step in the right direction. If we can relax into it, we can all get through this together.