Self-Awareness & Microaggressions: When Politeness Becomes a Problem

Self-Awareness & Microaggressions: When Politeness Becomes a Problem

From The CEO Mindset by Andrea Patrick

July 2, 2025 · 47 min

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of microaggressions in the workplace and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and setting boundaries.

Self-Awareness & Microaggressions: When Politeness Becomes a Problem Ever been hit with, “You’re so articulate,” or “I don’t see color”? These seemingly harmless phrases are examples of microaggressions—subtle slights that cut deep, especially when they go unchecked. In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of workplace microaggressions, not with anger—but with awareness, boundaries, and […]

People in this episode

Host: Andrea Patrick

Topics covered

  • self-awareness
  • microaggressions
  • workplace culture
  • communication
  • boundaries

Keywords

  • microaggressions
  • self-awareness
  • workplace
  • communication
  • politeness

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