I was in Chartres, France, a few days ago. Everyone who’s been there says that, if I’m visiting the Cathedral, I should do my best to see the crypt. So I did my best. The website said the crypt was open between 2 and 2:45 p.m. It didn’t say a ticket was needed, and I...
Are your people prepared for hard conversations around things like decolonization and racism?
by Heather Plett | Jul 7, 2021 | Brave Space, Community, Complexity, Holding Space for Others, Leadership, Oppression, Power, Privilege
(from the Holding Space Card Deck) After George Floyd’s murder, there was a huge spike in the amount of money invested in diversity and inclusion work across the U.S. According to one study which surveyed HR professionals, 85% have expanded inclusion activities...
Holding Space for ALL THE FEELINGS
by Krista dela Rosa | Sep 10, 2020 | Brave Space, Complexity, Family, Fear, Holding Space for Yourself, Privilege
Listen to Krista read the post... This week, I sent my kids back to school after having had them home since March. I thought I was ready. I thought I was calm and cool and in a place of acceptance, knowing that things were going to be strange and that they...
On holding space when there is an imbalance in power or privilege
by Heather Plett | Jun 3, 2015 | Facilitation, Oppression, Power, Privilege
“…whenever I dehumanize another, I necessarily dehumanize all that is human—including myself.” – from the book Anatomy of Peace This week, I’ve been thinking about how we hold space when there is an imbalance in power or privilege. This has been a long-time inquiry...
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