Inspired 2 Change

09/27/2026

Launching a new newsletter this October: Read. Reflect. Respond. A principle, a practice, and a perspective on listening and leadership. No hustle, no noise.
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09/26/2026

Coming to a stage near you... me! On Monday, October 5, I'll be speaking at TEDxMacatawa in Holland. My talk is called "Everyone's Talking, Nobody's Listening." It would mean a lot to have familiar faces in the room. Registration closes Tuesday, September 29.
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08/30/2026

I am thrilled to share that I am in this year's speaker lineup for TEDx Macatawa on October 5 in Holland, Michigan. I'm privileged to join a group of exceptional leaders, influencers, and change champions who have a heart to impact the greater West Michigan community for good.

Our region's contribution to the global TED stage, TEDxMacatawa is all about ideas that change everything. Learn more and register!

07/02/2026

Loaded language doesn't just make conversations harder — it makes them personal. The person on the other side stops engaging with your idea and starts protecting their dignity. Civility means keeping the battle on the issue, not the person.

07/01/2026

“Radical agenda" triggers a fight. "The proposed policy" opens a dialogue. One word can be the difference between someone shutting down or leaning in. Civil language isn't weakness — it's strategy.

06/30/2026

These five language patterns turn policy disagreements into moral battles — and shut down any chance of progress. Learning to spot them in your own speech is one of the most powerful civility skills you can develop.

06/29/2026

06/29/2026

Loaded language — words like "radical," "extreme," or "disastrous" — doesn't just describe an idea, it attacks the person behind it. The moment someone feels attacked, they stop listening and start defending. Neutral language keeps the conversation alive.

06/29/2026

There's a profound difference between a learner who left and a learner who was launched. One walked out. The other walked into something new. The facilitator is the reason that difference exists. Which one will you be?