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For moments where identity impacts the dynamic—even when unspoken.
- You’re in a meeting where a colleague shares a painful story about bias. The room goes quiet. 
 ➡ What’s one thing you can say or do that honors them without centering yourself?
- A team member from an underrepresented group is repeatedly interrupted—but hasn’t said anything about it. 
 ➡ What’s your role, if any, in shifting the dynamic?
- You’re the only person in the room from your identity group. You sense a cultural disconnect. 
 ➡ How do you stay engaged—and what do you wish others would do to meet you halfway?
- You’re running a meeting and realize only certain people’s ideas are getting traction. It’s not intentional, but it’s happening. 
 ➡ How do you interrupt that pattern and invite new voices in?
- A well-meaning teammate makes a joke that draws on stereotypes. Laughter is awkward. 
 ➡ How do you keep the moment from sliding by without shutting it down harshly?
 
                         
            
              
            
            
          
               
            
              
            
            
          
             
            
              
            
            
          
               
            
              
            
            
          
              