RISEUP Voices From the Frontlines

Is NonViolence Possible In a Violent World:

Is NonViolence Possible In a Violent World:by: Krista FeePublished on: 15/06/2026

Is nonviolence possible in a violent world? Explore the lives of Gandhi, King, Churchill, and Mandela, and learn how trauma-informed leadership carries both peace and protection.

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Is NonViolence Possible In a Violent World:

The Shadow Side of Leadership Language: When Words Harm and Divide

The Shadow Side of Leadership Language: When Words Harm and Divideby: Krista FeePublished on: 08/06/2026

Words can wound as deeply as weapons. Explore how trauma-informed leaders avoid weaponized language and build cultures of dignity, repair, and resilience.

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The Shadow Side of Leadership Language: When Words Harm and Divide

The Weight of Words: How Language Shapes Leadership and Legacy

The Weight of Words: How Language Shapes Leadership and Legacyby: Krista FeePublished on: 01/06/2026

Discover how trauma-informed leaders use language to heal, empower, and build legacies that last. Words are the architecture of identity and resilience.

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The Weight of Words: How Language Shapes Leadership and Legacy

When Praise Becomes Pressure

When Praise Becomes Pressure by: Krista FeePublished on: 03/06/2025

When kids hear “you’re so mature” or “you’re the strong one” too often, they learn to earn love with performance. Let’s talk about praise, pressure, and perfectionism.

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When Praise Becomes Pressure