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said after the event. "It is my sincere hope that by bringing this information to them, [attendees] will begin to understand some o f t h e fe e l i n gs t h ey h ave a b o u t t h e m - selves—some of the 'whys'— for example, why they are frightened or hesitant to speak up at meetings." Importantly, she pointed out, "words do matter—and not just in our profes- s i o n a l l i v e s ." Fo r e x a m p l e , A l o i s a i d that overuse of words such as "just" or "sorry" can sometimes derail otherwise effective communication and undermine a person's authority. But she also noted that research on vulnerability, such as the work of author Brene Brown and that of feminist scholar and writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie regarding authentic, diverse storytelling has proven that using a so- called 'feminine' sensibility makes for better leaders of all genders. After sharing a special 52-card deck of printable "confidence cards" courtesy of the Los Angeles-based career resource site, Career Contessa, Aloi opened up the floor to questions and conversation. Attendees spoke about specific challenges they've faced in supervising or managing teams and implementing effective communica- tion skills. As some of the women shared their stories, others showed support and offered solutions, and many specifically emphasized the importance of forming con- nections with other diversity committees. Heading into 2023, Repola said she hopes attendees will continue to "build alliances, provide a safe place for gathering together, network with one another, and support each other." ■ Kristin Marguertie Doidge is a freelance writer. HIRE A UNION SOUND TEAM AND YOUR AUDIENCE WILL HEAR EVERY WORD 15 S P R I N G Q 1 I S S U E C O M M I T T E E N E W S

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