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Permission to be simple

“My sisters and I are the first people in our family to have college educations. I had a founder I worked with once tell me that he did not trust I was articulate enough to lead because I used simple language. Today was very validating. I learned that we all have permission to communicate simply for understanding." – Bill Good, Chief of Communications, Denver Public Schools 





People appreciate the permission to be simple. Especially people who have spent their whole lives trying to fit in and sound more academic than they want to be.


It’s a relief for many to hear that they are being more inclusive when they don’t stretch to use language that doesn’t sound impressive. 


 
 
 

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