S7E5: The What and Why of Truth and Reconciliation

"Own the history, tell the truth, sit with the
discomfort”. 


Since our chat with Amy Hunter last week, we haven’t been able to
stop thinking about Truth and Reconciliation. In this episode we
take a deep dive into its history, and applications, and what it
would mean for the U.S to adopt its own T&R
process.   


 


Listen to hear us talk about:


- Truth and reconciliation: what does it really mean? 


- Does the U.S. need a T&R commission?


- Feeling personally attacked: this isn’t about you, and you
don’t need to get your feelings hurt. 


- Being representative of your race: black folks are constantly
equated to their race, white people can own their whiteness
too. 


- Imagining truth & reconciliation: what would it look like?
Who would be in the room?


- You don’t have to agree, but you can listen. 


- Apologies: do they mean anything? What if there was a system to
walk us through this?


- Sage’s ABCDE framework for cross-cultural communication 


 


Resources mentioned


1. Marianne's letter of apology:
https://marianne.com/atonement/  


2. 1619 Project:
https://1619education.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjwzeqVBhAoEiwAOrEmzTwYg5f2D6l-sA4IvQJ-oyEW73P4EvKmfOeBbi31fpDQLHOgz0TT1RoC9ngQAvD_BwE 


3. Sage’s ABCDE approach to cross-cultural communication


- Approach with respect


- Be curious (with discretion) 


- Communication for connection (clean, clear,
compassionate, couragmneous) 


- Dialogue (encourage discussion, don’t shut it
down)


- Educate yourself (diversify sources, you’re
never done learning) 


 


 


 


Connect with us and learn more about our work:


Sage: Speaking, leadership development &
coaching, team building, and group facilitation
www.sagebhobbs.com


On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagebhobbs/


 


Erica: Executive coaching and organizational
strategy at Flying Colors LLC:


https://www.flyingcolorsllc.com/flying-colors-about-us- 


 


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