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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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Want to be understood? Use shorter words.
communications, writing Marie Gettel-Gilmartin 12/15/25 communications, writing Marie Gettel-Gilmartin 12/15/25

Want to be understood? Use shorter words.

Big words do not make big ideas. What makes an idea powerful is how clearly it can be shared, understood, and remembered. When we choose simple language, we treat our readers with care, and we give our ideas the fertile ground they need to grow.

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