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I'm Just Sayin'

We are sharing our viewpoints on experiences - past, present, and future - based on our personal, professional, and educational encounters. We are not trying to sway anybody to see the world from our vantage point. We invite people to share their perspectives, respectfully--- "Respectfully" is the key word.

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Post-Pandemic, Social Unrest, and Politics – Business as (UN)usual

Carrie Spell-Hansson

Jul 1, 2021
3 min

Post-Pandemic, Social Unrest, and Politics – Business as (UN)usual

Coping in the new world As the world slowly emerges from the grips of the global pandemic, I find myself sitting in my office with a need...

The Power of Our Words

Carrie Spell-Hansson

May 31, 2021
3 min

The Power of Our Words

"There are countless realms of reality, and the words we use wrap us up nice and tightly into whichever perception we’re participating...

Words Matter

Carrie Spell-Hansson

Apr 30, 2021
4 min

Words Matter

Understanding the power of what you say I can recall as a child the saying “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never...

4 Strategies to Successful Communication

Kat Yamamoto-Calvo

Mar 31, 2021
2 min

4 Strategies to Successful Communication

A woman’s guide to being heard Have you ever asked yourself, how can I effectively communicate what I want, need, think, or believe to...

So What? Now What?

Carrie Spell-Hansson

Feb 26, 2021
4 min

So What? Now What?

How to Continue the Work Beyond Black History Month As the sun is setting on another ending of Black History Month, let’s ask...

An Inclusive United States of America - Dream or Possibility?

Carrie Spell-Hansson

Jan 20, 2021
4 min

An Inclusive United States of America - Dream or Possibility?

My experience as an expert in diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DEI) and facilitator of workshops in organizations is that the...