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When We Are Seen

How to Come Into Your Power – and Empower Others Along the Way

Denise Young

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When We Are Seen
True Visibility vs. Erasure+
Authentic Expression+
Overcoming Self-Erasure+
Value of Diverse Representation+
Bringing Your Whole Self+

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Question 1 of 5
Why did Fortune magazine labeling Denise Young as a 'new voice' in 2014 serve as an example of minority erasure?
  • A. She had just returned from a long hiatus and felt disconnected from her past work.
  • B. She had already been driving major initiatives as a senior leader at Apple for over a decade.
  • C. She believed that true visibility should not depend on media recognition.
  • D. She preferred to remain behind the scenes rather than being in the spotlight.
Question 2 of 5
What key life lesson did Young learn from her middle school choir director when she was told she was shouting?
  • A. Being truly heard is about finding and using your authentic voice, not just forcing yourself to be louder.
  • B. Effective leadership requires stepping back and letting others take the solo.
  • C. Constructive criticism should always be delivered privately to avoid embarrassment.
  • D. Minorities must often work twice as hard to get the same level of recognition as their peers.
Question 3 of 5
During her time at a startup, what caused Young to experience 'self-erasure' around the new CEO?
  • A. The CEO explicitly dismissed her ideas during executive strategy meetings.
  • B. She felt intimidated by his superior technical knowledge of software development.
  • C. She projected negative assumptions about his previous company's culture onto him.
  • D. The startup environment lacked the financial resources she was used to at Apple.
Question 4 of 5
How did the iMac G4 commercial featuring Kirk Franklin's song 'Stomp' demonstrate the value of diverse representation in business?
  • A. It proved that tech companies need to hire more famous musicians to successfully sell products.
  • B. It allowed Young to recognize a powerful cultural connection with the Black community that her colleagues missed.
  • C. It highlighted the need for HR directors to have final approval on all marketing decisions.
  • D. It showed that popular music can effectively mask a lack of innovation in new product launches.
Question 5 of 5
What does Young's decision to return to singing and eventually perform at Carnegie Hall illustrate about the future of representation?
  • A. Professionals should eventually leave corporate roles to pursue their true creative passions.
  • B. Hobbies should be kept strictly separate from professional life to maintain focus and avoid burnout.
  • C. Integrating your personal passions with your professional identity enriches your life and leadership.
  • D. Achieving a high-level executive position requires sacrificing personal interests for several years.

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When We Are Seen Summary & Overview

When We Are Seen (2024) is Denise Young's powerful memoir and exploration of visibility, representation, and personal authenticity in the corporate world and beyond. Through her journey as a Black woman in tech leadership, Young offers invaluable insights on overcoming erasure, embracing your whole self, and creating truly inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. 

Who Should Listen to When We Are Seen?

  • Corporate executives and leaders looking to improve diversity and inclusion in their organizations
  • People interested in the intersection of technology, business, and social change
  • Anyone struggling with feeling unseen or undervalued in their professional life

About the Author: Denise Young

Denise Young is a trailblazing executive who rose to C-level at Apple, co-creating their retail store experience and serving as the company's first VP of Inclusion and Diversity. Beyond her corporate achievements, Young is a passionate advocate for the arts, serving as board chairperson of SF JAZZ and receiving the American Composer Orchestra's Creative Catalyst Award in 2022. Her diverse experiences in technology, humanities, and the arts have earned her recognition from publications such as Ebony, Black Enterprise, and Fortune.

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