Even if an idea seems strange or wildly impractical have a “yes, and” conversation for a while. Build on the idea, rather than dismiss it, and see what you come up with.
I can’t do that if I’m denying that I make mistakes in the first place. So breathe and open your heart. You might be surprised by how a little discomfort can fuel your growth.
Avoiding the discomfort or conflict guarantees that we -- and the system as a whole -- stay the same. And, if we’ve learned nothing else from this past year – we know that things CANNOT stay the same.
Failing, after all, is an opportunity to learn and grow. If there are no opportunities to fail, there are no opportunities to grow.
Being overwhelmed at the enormity of the situation was only a tiny part of what was holding me back. I wanted to do just the right thing. I didn’t want to be criticized or be accused of being a clueless white…
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