When you join others in their space, and you feel with them, you create shared understanding and build stronger emotional bonds. Why then would a courageous conversation be a good idea?! When you lean in with courage and invite someone to explore with you, you get to see the world as it is - not just to you, but to others, as well. These are the conversations that can leave you feeling vulnerable or exposed. It’s the one you don’t want to have, because it can be uncomfortable and the stakes can be high (relationships, reputation, emotional suffering). This is the perfect time for courageous conversations, yet so many of us are not talking about what we’re thinking and how we’re feeling, except on social media, which was not intended for meaningful, high stakes conversations. It’s hard to make sense of what’s happening and why. Our emotional well-being and relationships are being tested. There are a lot of things going on in the world right now that are really uncomfortable. I lay my head back, it sinks in, and the sides of my pillow come up around my ears as if it’s tucking me in and hugging me good night. Each night, I crawl into bed already imagining the comfort I will experience with my pillow.
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(And, after you read, be sure to save a copy of her Courageous Conversation Guide with more info and activities here!) How to Have Courageous Conversations By Kjirsten Mickesh, co-founder and CEO of ConnectHuman We are delighted to have a guest post from her today on how to have courageous conversations. In addition to her leadership on the Connection Zoo brand, she is a speaker, consultant, and coach, with specialized training in social and emotional intelligence. Kjirsten has been a student of human and organizational behavior for years, having led HR at global companies. Which, you know, we could probably all use right now regardless of age, right?! Connection Zoo, their kids’ product, teaches social and emotional skills to prepare kids for a happy, healthy life. In order to help you have more courageous conversations - that are hopefully filled with actual progress, kindness, and understanding - we reached out to Kjirsten Mickesh, co-founder and CEO of ConnectHuman, which she started with her son Taylor.ĬonnectHuman’s mission is to create human connection that improves well-being and performance. We ask because now more than ever is the time to stand up and speak up - and also listen. They ultimately organized a school march downtown, where every student and staff member stood up to racism in support of their students and peers.How many courageous conversations have you had recently?
Students' suggestions were brought forward to a cabinet of student leaders. Crew leaders facilitated a dialogue about how hateful actions impact individuals and the community, and about what students could do to respond productively. After Atak told his crew about the incident, teachers didn't just expect him to move on or "get over it." They made a deliberate decision to set aside the regular schedule and hold courageous conversations in Crew groups. The incident compromised their safety and sense of belonging in the community. Although no one was badly injured, the boys were humiliated and frightened. As a freshman, Atak and some friends, all students from refugee families, were walking to their bus stop when they were attacked by a stranger who used racist language and physically assaulted them. In 2017, Casco Bay student Atak Natali was both informed and empowered by these schoolwide conversations, which served him well in a painful situation.
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