“Respecting a person’s answer teaches them their voice matters.”

When someone says yes or no and the room becomes quiet,

something powerful happens.

They are heard.

Reflection

Respecting someone’s answer does more than protect a single decision.

It builds trust between people.

It tells them their internal process matters.

And when people feel that respect, conversations become easier, not harder.

Because honesty feels safe.

-Kerri-Elizabeth-

Tomorrow:
Why not every decision belongs to everyone.