themichellesmith @themichellesmith.bsky.social · 27/01/2026After 12 years working with communities, organizations, and businesses, we hear the same thing over and over: "Once people experience working with respect for each other's consent, they don't want to go back." 000
themichellesmith @themichellesmith.bsky.social · 23/01/2026We call it ‘consent-based' but in reality how we respond to objections defines whether or not we’re in a culture of consent. In the section “Objections and Dissent” we share what we've learned about sensing, naming, and responding to objections when they show up. buff.ly/U8d43uH 120
themichellesmith @themichellesmith.bsky.social · 22/01/2026We call it ‘consent-based' but in reality how we respond to objections defines whether or not we’re in a culture of consent. In the section “Objections and Dissent” we share what we've learned about sensing, naming, and responding to objections when they show up. buff.ly/U8d43uH 120
themichellesmith @themichellesmith.bsky.social · 21/01/2026"When we are alone we’re afraid. When we are together they fear us.” I heard this Monday on the way to be with the monks who are walking for peace. I don’t actually want anyone to fear us. Fear is what spawned all this, after all. And who do I consider as "them"? Who is "us"? I'm convinced... 131
themichellesmith @themichellesmith.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Consent is a Principle. A principle serves as a foundation for decisions, whatever processes you're using, This Protocol is a principled pattern that you can use in many different situations when things are uncertain, messy or complicated, always guided by the #consentprinciple. 000
themichellesmith @themichellesmith.bsky.social · 07/01/2026After twelve years of researching, practicing, & accompanying #consent-based #decisionmaking across diverse teams and contexts, we're excited to our new e-book "Nothing About Us Without Us" is now available—and it's completely free! buff.ly/xo2VchN 020
themichellesmith @themichellesmith.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Rainbow over downtown #Asheville. View from my neighborhood. #RisingTogether #MountainStrong #ImbolcSeason 050