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Alexandra E. Petri
Alexandra E. Petri is a writer for
National Geographic Traveler
based in Washington, D.C. Her work has appeared in
The Washington Post, The Sydney Morning Herald, and China Daily.
Robert Daly / Getty
When Potential Mentors Are Mostly White and Male
Unconscious bias can influence who leaders choose as their protégés. Can its effects be mitigated?
Alexandra E. Petri
July 7, 2017