Who’s the Fairest One?
About this episode
Steven Morris explores leadership lessons from the fairy tale Snow White, focusing on hidden biases in workplaces.
What if one of the greatest leadership lessons comes from a fairy tale? In this episode, Steven Morris explores the enduring metaphor of Snow White’s mirror and what it reveals about the hidden biases that shape our workplaces. From the “beauty premium” and the myth of meritocracy to culture fit, charisma, and unconscious assumptions, he examines the invisible mirrors we use to judge the people around us. Drawing on the work of Carl Jung, Arthur Brooks, Thomas Moore, and leadership research, Steven argues that the strongest leaders don’t simply make better decisions—they become more aware of the lens through which they’re making them. This conversation is an invitation to pause, question the mirrors we consult every day, and choose to lead with greater presence, connection, creativity, and service.
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