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A small gesture (and related risk) with big trust impact (Part II)

by Andrea Howe | Apr 1, 2025 | Monthly-ish tips

This post is part of our Monthly-ish Tips series.

The last tip spoke to small acts of inclusivity and kindness that we can make a part of our everyday—specifically, being sure to call people by their name as they wish to be called. This week addresses what to do when our own embarrassment gets in the way of doing just that.

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