Perhaps it’s time we humanize each other more.

To listen, and be listened to, is one of the most human things we can do. When was the last time you shared a dream of yours? A creative idea? Or even a discomfort with someone? Who was it with? Was it with a loved one, or a close friend?

Empathy is a powerful skill; the ability to understand and share others' points of view. To share in a person's vulnerability can only be fostered in an environment of trust – a safe space where powerful conversations can happen.

When we say, ‘powerful conversations,’ it doesn’t always have to be deep and meaningful, but it is a moment of connection…a moment where both individuals feel like their presence has been valued or contributed meaningfully to the conversation.

Open and candid conversations lead to diverse perspectives and fresh points of view. Radically embracing diversity in all its forms (thought, people, cultures etc.), results in unique outcomes that benefit all stakeholders. This helps us achieve sustainability in its true sense.

A lot of miscommunication or misunderstandings, with work colleagues, or with friends and family are often due to not listening to or respecting the other person's point of view.

This is why, as leaders, we have a responsibility to create spaces in our work environment where employees can feel comfortable having conversations, especially the difficult and awkward ones. Though we may hold different titles in an organization, or a different status in society, we are all equal, and in the end, the pawn and king go back into the same box.

A company, at the end of the day, is its people, it is not the buildings or machines. Ideas and inspiration are only nurtured in spaces where people feel they are valued, wanted, and their contributions matter - we have a responsibility to ensure that our people are seen and heard.

Perhaps it’s time we humanize each other more. Once we realize that we have more in common than what divides us, we can start having more meaningful, powerful conversations.

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