Excerpt from 3 Common Ally Mis-Steps and How to Avoid Them

Imagine for a moment that a single misguided comment or behavior has caused unintended harm. Now imagine that the well intentioned “apology” causes more harm.

Does any of this strike a chord with you?

It should. It’s a scenario in which even seasoned allies may find themselves. While many folks possess head knowledge regarding intent versus impact, what persists is a gap between the knowing and the doing.

• Intent is what you plan; impact is how it lands.
• Intent centers the offender; impact centers the offended.

This 33-minute webinar will take a “back to basics” approach to the distinction and why it’s so critical for aspiring allies as well as allies-in-progress.