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We’ve all been there – being given the mic to present a new idea. You stand in front of the projector, and the room goes mute and dark at the same time. People put away their phones, close their laptops, and fix their eyes on you.
In those few seconds when you can hear your own heartbeat, you know that you’re expected to say something clever, something simple yet sophisticated, something concise yet showing the big picture. So you take a deep breath, trying to suppress the urge to throw that pot of plant in the middle of the meeting table to someone’s face, and you smile.
“I have an idea,”
You say,
“to promote empathy and inclusivity in this divided world.”
You look around, knowing that the tough question is just around the corner. Luckily, people are still with you, so you continue, trying to cover as much content as you want to say before the inevitable moment.
“Our world is divided because we all see things from our own perspectives. We all know what harm a divided world can do to us – mistrust, prejudice, blockages, conflicts, and wars. And I think there are two keys to solving this: a neutral medium that can bridge the divided people and content that promotes empathy and inclusivity.”
You see some of them start giving you “the smile,” the kind of smiles they gave their children’s projects in the school science fair. So you add,
“That’s why I want to start this project called Perspectives Uncovered, where we will be sharing research and interviews to cover the most conflicted issues in our world and show the perspectives of both sides. Our mission is to empower individuals to become more informed, compassionate, and engaged global citizens.”
Yes! At least you have delivered this part of the speech. You smile to the room, but it’s more of a smile of encouragement to yourself. You take a breath, and you are about to go into details regarding ways to achieve this project.
A hand raises in the air. “This isn’t new,” someone says.
Now you know whom you should throw the pot of plant to, you say to yourself.
Another hand raises. “How does this thing make money?”
The moment finally comes. You pause a few seconds, looking confident, and you say,
“That’s one perspective of seeing things. Welcome to Perspectives Uncovered.”
Perspectives Uncovered 