In my 20+ years as both an executive and a leader, I find that oftentimes the term “privilege” can make many leaders uncomfortable and even awkward - particularly when it comes up in the context of their leadership role. I can personally recall experiencing that discomfort early on my leadership path. As a person of color, I was aware of when and how “privilege” showed up long before I even heard or understood the term. It wasn’t until I went to college and spent a semester abroad that I began to understand privilege. I understood that privilege was something that most of my classmates had while I was often and unexpectedly reminded that I did not.