Leigh Morrison, Author at The Inclusion Solution

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: The Essential Power of Challenging Dominant Narratives

Posted by Leigh Morrison | Dec 12, 2019 | Features, Recent Posts, Unpacking the Conversations that Matter | 0

“Now what?” “How can I translate my learning into real change?” “What tangible action steps can I take?” Change is most likely to occur when supported by a combined effort of policies/commitment from leaders, and individuals feeling empowered to self-reflect and engage with others interpersonally in ways that push the needle toward greater inclusion. A the heart of these efforts is a key strategy: recognizing and unpacking harmful “dominant narratives.”

A Point of View: One Surprising Secret to Cultivating Understanding in Polarizing Times

Posted by Leigh Morrison | Dec 5, 2019 | Point of View, Recent Posts | 0

When you encounter someone who expresses something you consider to be ignorant or problematic, pause, and ask yourself: What about your experiences provided you with the knowledge and context you have about the topic? How might this person’s exposure to similar experiences have been different? This sounds simple, but it is one of the most difficult practices to cultivate in reality. The LARA method is a four-step approach to help you with this.

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “It’s just a joke! Why are you so upset?”

Posted by Leigh Morrison | Nov 21, 2019 | Features, Recent Posts, Unpacking the Conversations that Matter | 3

During my first day at an internship I once held, each of us was asked to tell a joke as part of our introduction to the staff and the rest of the intern cohort. This fun activity proceeded as planned… until the last intern told a hurtful, racist “joke” about poverty and food in another culture. It was followed by an awkward silence during which we all winced and looked around, uncertain how to respond. One of the staff eventually said, “Wow. Well. Let’s continue with our agenda.”

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: Distancing Statements – “I’m a good white person.” “I have a lot of diverse friends.” “I don’t get why this is so hard!”

Posted by Leigh Morrison | Oct 31, 2019 | Features, Recent Posts, Unpacking the Conversations that Matter | 0

In D&I work, we often offer suggestions to the effect of: “This is an ongoing journey,” or “Expect a lack of closure.” In essence, both phrases can be boiled down to one statement that would by now be cliché if it wasn’t so essential to continue restating: This work is never done. In this post, I’ll be unpacking some common distancing statements that people may use when trying to assure others that they are on the “right side” of the issues.

Unpacking the Conversations That Matter: “Everyone Has a Right to Freedom of Expression”

Posted by Leigh Morrison | Oct 10, 2019 | Features, Recent Posts, Unpacking the Conversations that Matter | 0

“Why are you upset? Everyone has a right to freedom of expression.” I ask: Is freedom of speech truly available to everyone in this country? If not, what does this tell us? In a world where we must question the physical safety of those who challenge a dominant majority, I suggest: this is no kind of “freedom.”

Author: Leigh Morrison

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: The Essential Power of Challenging Dominant Narratives

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “It’s just a joke! Why are you so upset?”

Unpacking the Conversations That Matter: “Everyone Has a Right to Freedom of Expression”

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