A form of machinery that is able to measure extremely small distances
(Micro-mih-can-ni-cah-men-surate-shun)
(Micro-mih-can-ni-cah-men-surate-shun)
by Geoslam440 February 6, 2025
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A gesture that, though small, nevertheless stands out as an acknowledgement of another's needs, discomfort, insecurity, suspicion, or general humanity
Often used in the context of interaction between members of group of traditionally differing levels of privilege, and thus falling under the rubric of "inclusion" in DEI
A gesture that, though small, nevertheless stands out as an acknowledgement of another's needs, discomfort, insecurity, suspicion, or general humanity
Often used in the context of interaction between members of group of traditionally differing levels of privilege, and thus falling under the rubric of "inclusion" in DEI
He did not get any food until his men had mostly finished, as a microvalidation of the greater energy demands of their chores, as well as an acknowledgement that, being senior, he had the pull to ensure food rations were regularly replenished.
Noticing that some of the girls were being cut off while trying to answer, the professor called on them by name if he had noticed they had initiated an answer earlier.
Even though he looked up the pronunciation of his students' names the night before, he asked if he had the pronunciation right at the first day's class anyway, a microvalidation that opened the door for a student to state a difference preference.
When the boy apologized for stepping on the man's heel, the man turned and nodded as a microvalidation to assure the boy there were no hard feelings.
When assigning the term project to be performed in relation to a parent's place of work, the teacher was careful to mention the mother as a possible choice, as a microvalidation or acknowledgment that the mother's role outside the home could be every bit as instructive and worthwhile to engage with, or that not every student lived with two parents.
Noticing that some of the girls were being cut off while trying to answer, the professor called on them by name if he had noticed they had initiated an answer earlier.
Even though he looked up the pronunciation of his students' names the night before, he asked if he had the pronunciation right at the first day's class anyway, a microvalidation that opened the door for a student to state a difference preference.
When the boy apologized for stepping on the man's heel, the man turned and nodded as a microvalidation to assure the boy there were no hard feelings.
When assigning the term project to be performed in relation to a parent's place of work, the teacher was careful to mention the mother as a possible choice, as a microvalidation or acknowledgment that the mother's role outside the home could be every bit as instructive and worthwhile to engage with, or that not every student lived with two parents.
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A small, consistent action or decision that, repeated over time, leads to significant personal or leadership growth. Born from the idea that tiny commitments, when stacked up, can transform an individual or a team’s effectiveness, especially in challenging environments like Antarctica.
“Even in the harshest conditions of Antarctica, I found that making a single micromitment each day — whether it was writing in my journal or checking in with my team — helped me evolve into a more mindful and effective leader.”
by Captain Einstein June 4, 2025
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