I love this phrase; Another thing I do is make sure people know the topics ahead of time and have sufficient time to prepare, if they so choose. I find that for my neurodivergent folk, this is especially important to get their takes.
Yes, I agree and use these tactics. I also got an image in my head while reading this post of share plants different plants growing in the shadow as long as the trees is not fully blocking the sun. And I thought about introverts who, in addition to giving them space in meetings, need time before and after to think before fully sharing.
Some plants *do* grow in partial shade, as long as there’s enough light getting through. That nuance matters.
And I love your point about introverts. It’s not only about space in the meeting, but also time around it, before to reflect, after to integrate. Without that, even well-intended “sunlight” can feel overwhelming rather than nourishing.
It’s a great reminder that growth isn’t about removing all shadows, but about designing conditions where different kinds of growth are possible.
I love this phrase; Another thing I do is make sure people know the topics ahead of time and have sufficient time to prepare, if they so choose. I find that for my neurodivergent folk, this is especially important to get their takes.
Yes, I agree and use these tactics. I also got an image in my head while reading this post of share plants different plants growing in the shadow as long as the trees is not fully blocking the sun. And I thought about introverts who, in addition to giving them space in meetings, need time before and after to think before fully sharing.
Yes I really like that image 🌱
Some plants *do* grow in partial shade, as long as there’s enough light getting through. That nuance matters.
And I love your point about introverts. It’s not only about space in the meeting, but also time around it, before to reflect, after to integrate. Without that, even well-intended “sunlight” can feel overwhelming rather than nourishing.
It’s a great reminder that growth isn’t about removing all shadows, but about designing conditions where different kinds of growth are possible.