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No more subtlety: Bruce Springsteen and the power of saying what you mean
communications, writing, leadership, DEI, women, history Marie Gettel-Gilmartin 4/4/26 communications, writing, leadership, DEI, women, history Marie Gettel-Gilmartin 4/4/26

No more subtlety: Bruce Springsteen and the power of saying what you mean

Bruce has been singing about hope, justice, and human dignity for more than 50 years. He just finally made sure we are hearing it.

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Paying homage to our sages during Women’s History Month
communications, writing, leadership, DEI, women, history Marie Gettel-Gilmartin 3/13/26 communications, writing, leadership, DEI, women, history Marie Gettel-Gilmartin 3/13/26

Paying homage to our sages during Women’s History Month

I love spending time with the wiser women in my life. Which older women in your life helped you become who you are?

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Intent is not enough: how to apologize for real
communications, writing, leadership, DEI Marie Gettel-Gilmartin 2/23/26 communications, writing, leadership, DEI Marie Gettel-Gilmartin 2/23/26

Intent is not enough: how to apologize for real

When harm is caused, intent does not excuse anything. Six essential steps for offering a meaningful apology.

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It wasn’t about the chicken
communications, writing, leadership Marie Gettel-Gilmartin 2/12/26 communications, writing, leadership Marie Gettel-Gilmartin 2/12/26

It wasn’t about the chicken

A simple college lunch line moment reveals a powerful truth about workplace culture, tone, and authority.

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Silence is not neutral: why leaders must speak up to protect democracy
communications, writing, leadership Marie Gettel-Gilmartin 2/4/26 communications, writing, leadership Marie Gettel-Gilmartin 2/4/26

Silence is not neutral: why leaders must speak up to protect democracy

Your silence does not protect you. Democracy is not going to defend itself. The question is simple: which side will you be on?

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