Communication Values

We strive to uphold the following values, and we expect all Soliya Network members to do so as well:

Curiosity:
Seeking to understand first, which tells the person we’re interacting with that their perspective matters and often makes it more likely that they, in turn, will listen to our perspective.

Authenticity:
Challenging others by representing what we truly feel and standing our ground in regard to those feelings, not saying something just because we think it is what the other wants to hear, or avoiding saying anything at all because we don’t want to upset someone.

Respect:
Recognizing the basic human dignity in everyone and so treating them respectfully even when we strongly disagree with their views, positions or actions.

Empathy:
Being able to acknowledge perspectives other than our own and recognize as legitimate the feelings experienced by another person, even though we may disagree with the conclusions drawn by that person.