There’s a lot going in the world right now and a ton of opinions about it all. It seems like every day there’s another massive news headline which in-turn brings a flood of people’s opinions both online and in real life.

Two years ago I had Sharon McMahon, America’s Government Teacher, on as a guest. And we talked about how, even when we may disagree with people, we can turn confrontations into conversations. Sharon offered incredible wisdom everyone needs to hear (and she has even more wisdom in her upcoming book, “The Small and the Mighty”) so I’m going to replay our interview, and I really hope it helps.
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Whether over current events or typical friendship fires, you may experience tension as you encounter different beliefs and strong opinions. In this special extended episode, I talk with Sharon McMahon @sharonsaysso about how to turn confrontations into conversations.

In our interview, Sharon discusses:

• How to approach conflict by asking questions with curiosity
• Why tone matters and in-person conversations are preferred
• Whether the fight is worth having
• The importance of listening to understand
• "You cannot lose what you do not play"
• The benefits of having friends with different beliefs
• What boundaries really mean

A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 105 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.