RESCHEDULED: The Gift of Accountability: How to Respond When Someone Calls You In/Out for Causing Harm (Cancelled)

We all do it - say or do something, often unintentionally, that causes harm to someone. Maybe it's just a slip of the tongue or a microaggression. Sometimes, we're lucky and an ally steps up to let us know what we did that caused harm and why. This is the gift of accountability and how it's receives makes all the difference in the outcome of the interaction. When we are receptive to feedback we unlock the power of connection and growth. So, how do you accept accountability without taking it personally or feeling defensive? This 90-minute workshop positions accountability as a wonderful gift that we can give to each other and will provide recommendations for how to respond graciously without getting defensive when someone calls you in/out for causing harm. After attending this workshop participants will be: -more comfortable with the discomfort of accountability conversations. -more receptive to feedback and less likely to get defensive making the encounter productive and more conducive to trust-building. -aware of how extending grace to offenders can inspire empathy and connection. -better able to navigate difficult conversations about other topics.

Learning Outcomes:

After participating in this program participants will be able to:

• Sit with the discomfort of accountability conversations.
• Listen to feedback without getting defensive making the experience productive and more conducive to trust-building.
• Appreciate the role of extending grace to offenders in fostering growth and connection.
• Navigate difficult conversations about other topics.

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