Bubble World

In this micro-lesson, I'm breaking down the Bubble World theory of inclusive leadership — why most collisions at work aren't malicious, they're assumptions — and how the ARC Method® gives us a way to move through the world without bursting each other's bubbles. Plus: we built an actual game to practice it. Link in the show notes.

Takeaways

• The Bubble World Metaphor: Why picturing our lived experiences as invisible protective bubbles changes how we think about conflict and triggered reactions at work
• Trauma Soup and What Causes It: Most workplace collisions aren't about bad intent — they're about skipping the ask and charging forward on assumptions
• The ARC Method® as Your Bubble Shield: How Ask. Respect. Connect. gives you a practical tool to move with more intention through every conversation
• Your Challenge: Think of the last time you bounced into someone's bubble without meaning to. What would one better question have changed?

Good Vibes to Go: If you haven’t watched any of the Paralympics, please do! I’m inspired by the athletes’ determination. This is the last weekend. You can watch clips on NBC/Peacock.

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