If you’re in a conversation with me, there’s no doubt you’ll see my hands getting in the mix. Maybe it’s the same for you . . . gesturing with our hands/arms/body to create emphasis, add context, or show someone we’re listening. Body language is a big part of how we communicate – a set of tools we might be under (or over) using.

. . . sometimes I think the kindest thing we can do for each other is to not stay silent for the sake of creating harmony — to speak up when alternative ways of thinking or action might surface possibility.

How might we apply the spice analogy to how we communicate?

In the past 48 hours, I’ve had 4 people ask for my support in preparing to start a hard conversation. Each one was nervous and a bit uncomfortable in their own way . . . all of them were mustering their courage to create dialogue they knew they needed to make happen.