Of the questions asked during the Employee Assembly Community Building: Engaging in Difficult Conversations panel discussion, held on 2/23/2021, the following were responded to by members of the panel:

Questions

1. I strugle with the notion of free speech when it clearly or blatantly is making a group of people to be "less than". That was not the intent of the First Amendment.

2. In a conversation, actively listening to the other perspective is key. Meaning, one must listen, reiterate what was heard to ensure accuracy, and acknowledge what was said. Too often, there is a reaction vs. a response.

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