How To Speak Truth To Power

  Linda Belans, EdD.

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Prepare

 

                                                                                            Center yourself

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           Inhale 4 counts Exhale 8 counts

           Inhale Calm. Exhale Courage

           Engage your moral compass

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• Do research

• Practice before you engage; imagine their responses​​

• Listen

• Be curious

• Be respectful

• Remain calm, transform anger into strategic action

• Keep a quiet ego

• Make it situational not personal

• Speak to be heard, not to hurt

• Remain unattached to the outcome; outcomes can change

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• Attend public events with allies, never alone

• Make sure a friend or family knows your whereabouts

• Know what you are willing to risk

• Do not endanger others

• Know your rights

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 Debrief

  Center yourself

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                                                                               Inhale 4 counts Exhale 8 counts

                                                                               Inhale Calm. Exhale Courage

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• Afterward: note what you did well so you can repeat it

• Note what you would do differently next time

• Practice Practice Practice

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