Perspectives is a guided journal to help you become a better human. In times like these, we should all work on unifying and relating to each other. This book awakens you to another level of awareness, realizing that human beings are more profound and more complex than the labels prescribed to us. This book will help you embrace what we call "bridge moments" to courageously speak up while connecting with people different from you and building a better relationship with them.
Being understood is a basic human need. We all have a right to express our voice. Conscious efforts are needed to advocate viewpoints. Perspectives will help you realize that simply a person's existence can cause misunderstandings, and a guide is necessary to help you navigate to understanding. If you want a resource to shed some light on removing the barriers that can divide us, this book is it.
This book will help reward you through a journey of the following:
Assess and process with self-reflections the core of your perspectives
Explore the various ways in which we are different and how it can cause misunderstandings
Address how to communicate your voice while empathically listening to others effectively
Practical, hands-on exercises and tips to having successful real-life interactions
My favourite thing about Perspectives is that it literally does what it says on the tin. Kendra takes you on a journey which stops you being so insular and entrenched in your own perspective so that you can more easily relate to others and step into their shoes. She teaches skills that are truly invaluable for conflict resolution and can be transferred to any community ranging from your own family unit, to church, to the work environment. I can’t recommend it highly enough!
N. Dafe, Speech Pathologist
Perspectives is an excellent personal in depth look at your inner self. The daily accountability is remarkable as well as very informative. I think this book would be a jewel in your professional and personal life because it forces you to face truths about yourself that you did not even realize exist! This will make an excellent gift for self reflection!
H. Scott, Customer Service Manager
For anyone wondering how to progress as an individual in your understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion work, I highly recommend this self-guided journey. We often hear calls to action – to “Do The Work.” Some of the most important work we can do is on ourselves – on understanding our journey, our unique perspective and how that frames our understanding of the world around us. This reflective journal was an excellent place to unpack my own experiences and reflect on how they have influenced me. It highlighted simple assumptions I may have taken for granted, a greater understanding of the “lens” that I bring to a situation, and in doing so, a curiosity to explore others’ perspectives to broaden that lens.
K. Kaner, Organization Effectiveness Manager
Perspectives is a well timed book in a period of time where differences are spotlighted, tensions are at an high and misunderstandings are constant. A thoughtful reminder of the power of human connection and that is the very thing we really crave. The journal was a thoughtful guide mixing perspective with the opportunity for me to get in touch with my own views, intentions and ultimately relationships. This book helped me to take action on what I intuitively knew I needed. This book offered a safe place to explore and start working on stronger connections with loved ones. Equally as important, it helped me to make a path for creating new relationships.
K. Todd, Principal, Talent Management