I Caught a Case of Dominant Culture

Even the most equity-minded leaders can slip into old patterns. In this episode, Sangita Kumar shares a vulnerable story about catching herself replicating dominant culture behaviors like urgency, perfectionism, and unilateral decision-making, while facilitating a client session. Fong and Sangita unpack what happened when a moment of “efficiency” became a moment of exclusion, how defensiveness can block learning, and why repairing relationships is more powerful than getting it “right.” You’ll hear: How unconscious bias can surface in high-pressure moments The difference between being right vs. being in right relationship Why allyship requires self-reflection, repair, and humility Practical strategies for checking dominant culture tendencies in real time This honest conversation is a reminder that mistakes are inevitable—but what matters is how we own them, learn, and grow. 🎧 Listen in and explore how to lead with courage, humility, and a willingness to repair.