Toby Cosgrove, M.D., on Linked In: A Pledge to Ensure a Diverse, Inclusive Cleveland Clinic

We all have built-in biases. It’s a part of the human condition.

It’s important, though, that we acknowledge our biases and work to minimize them, especially in the workplace, where crucial decisions about hiring, promotion, succession planning, and talent retention can be negatively affected.

That’s why, last month, I joined dozens of executive leaders across the U.S. to sign the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion. This new pledge continues our efforts to make diversity and inclusion part of everything we do at Cleveland Clinic. To read the entire Linked In column, go to A Pledge to Ensure a Diverse, Inclusive Cleveland Clinic.