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Certainty Builds Walls

by Dee (Deanna) Rolffs (they/them)
on September 11, 2026

I've been thinking a lot about certainty. Certainty feels so good, doesn’t it? That little rush when we know. The groundedness of being sure. Certainty can feel like a protective wall. I know what ...

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What now?

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you know it when you see it

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Help, our team is imploding

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Are you trying to do it all?

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Does Teamwork Make the Dream Work?

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Holding Your Breath?

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Community Engagement for Growth

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Keys to Growing Healthy Organizations

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