Who Gets Grace? The Hidden Inequity in How We Extend Understanding
Grace is often described as a strength in leadership and in relationships. The ability to be patient, to assume good intent, to offer understanding when someone makes a mistake—these are all things we value. But in practice, grace is not always extended equally. In many spaces, grace is selective. Some people are given the benefit of the doubt. Their mistakes are seen as learning opportunities. Their missteps are explained, softened, or quickly moved past. Others are not afforded that same...