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How do we prepare ourselves and others for the political reality of groups and organizations?
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A colleague mentioned a concern to me. I said, "You should ask about that as that is an important concern."
She replied, "But you're good at speaking up."
I said, "You have to speak up too."
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On another occasion recently I was dismayed that many were not willing to speak up, yet I know one often pays a price when he or she speaks up. However, sometimes others pay a price when one doesn't speak up. Speaking up can be very difficult, and it takes political savvy to know when and how to speak up.
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Connections and relationships impact politics in ways both positive and not so positive too.
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Silence also impacts the work we do in ways both good and not so good.
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Transparency is a powerful vehicle when used and not used.
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In schools, there can be challenging at times, but you find yourselves on a good path if you keep children center stage in the work that you do.
