Schemas can be helpful in that they save our brains the time and energy of recreating a template each time. However, they can also be hurtful, especially because they operate unconsciously and move us to interpret the world in a biased way, such as with gender, race, or skin color.
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Read MoreEmployees and their superiors don't always see eye-to-eye on everything, and it's critical to handle these conversations constructively. I am one of 15 professionals from the Forbes Coaches Council who shares the best steps that an employee can take to keep the peace within the workplace, even in the face of a disagreement.