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What does it mean?
This asserts that external identity or opinions are irrelevant to the current situation.
In plain terms
Who you are does not matter here.
What can you take from it?
Focus on the task, not personal identity.

Where it applies

  • high stakes situations
  • teamwork
  • evaluations

Putting it to work

  • setting expectations
  • reducing bias
  • maintaining focus

Questions to consider

  • When does identity matter?
  • What truly matters in a situation?

Another view

It may dismiss valid identity factors that affect outcomes.

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