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We all have it in us.\\xa0 But sometimes we're not sure how to get it out -- how to express it -- how to unlock our kindness.\\xa0 And let's face it.\\xa0 If there's anything the world needs more of right now -- it's kindness, empathy and respect.

Let's say you're White and you want to reach out to a Black friend,\\xa0 deeply affected by racial injustice.\\xa0 What should you say, or not say, to express your support?\\xa0 Or maybe you're a boss at a loss for words on how to encourage your employee to reach her potential.\\xa0 Where should you turn for advice?\\xa0

There are any number of tricky scenarios and relationships we must all navigate, hopefully without getting tripped up.\\xa0 My guest on this week's Our Voices Matter podcast is on a mission to help us all get it right, and bind the connections that make us human.\\xa0

As the Chief Encouragement Officer of EncourageX, James Brown and his team give us the language and the tools to say I see you -- I hear you -- you matter. \\xa0 In our polarized world, perhaps this is a place to start.\\xa0 Whatever your political persuasion, we are all hurting.\\xa0 We are all struggling.\\xa0 As James said in a recent LinkedIn post, "your people need you now more than ever".\\xa0 It's time to encourage strong.