True leadership, therefore, extends beyond merely navigating change; it is about igniting hope in others. As we approach 2024, the most critical skill for any leader is the art of "holding space." ...

The internet has practically gone into bicep spasm from “holding space” for a viral moment born in an interview between journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist and “Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and ...

In a recent interview, Out reporter Tracy E. Gilchrist tells the two actresses that "people are taking the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity' and really holding space with that, and feeling power in that." ...

“I want a T-shirt with ‘holding space’ on it,” Erivo said, to which Grande, via one of social media’s most ubiquitous content creators and commentators, had a prompt reply.

Key points Holding space is a practice of making space for somebody else's experience and centering them. To hold space, one must be fully present and create a safe environment.