I walked out of the 4HQ Summit with many, many more questions. However, I believe I also developed an arsenal of skills to utilize when having these difficult conversations back in “normal” life. It became evident during the retreat that nuance and shades of gray are currently desperately lacking on all sides. Compassion and empathy are additional skills needed when having these hard conversations. However, you must also be brave, speak your truth, and take risks when putting your opinions on the line.