Post by Jaque O.

As children start a new school year, and companies bring employees back to the office, opportunities for #connections surface, yet so does #anxiety. Such #anxiety can hinder our empathetic communication, leading to #microaggressions often rooted in deep-seated #biases . A lifetime of microaggressions can take a toll on our #mentalhealth , draining our #energy , shaking our #confidence , disrupting our #sleep , and even impacting our #hearthealth . The insights from Rachel, Jessica, Peter, Dr. Ambrose, and Jacqueline elucidate both the nature of microaggressions and strategies to tackle them. I invite you to be curious about: 1️⃣ What exactly is a microaggression and why does it matter? 2️⃣ How can leaders be attuned to these subtle offenses? 3️⃣ Which tools can help manage microaggressions? A heartfelt thanks to all the amazing inclusive leaders who shared their stories and insights. ☀️ 🦋 How about you? I'd love to hear how you've navigated microaggressions in your professional and personal journey. 🦋 By engaging with their stories, and sharing your journey, you empower others to communicate and connect more meaningfully. Adrian Jacques Ambrose, MD, MPH, FAPA,Chapman Bryant II, Peter Kennedy, Jessica Cogan, Jacqueline McMenamin, Vikki Walton #leadershipdevelopment #compassionateleadership #diversityequityinclusion #inclusiveleadership #mentalhealth #healthcare #cardiovasculardisease