🎙️ What if disagreements could bring us closer?

In this episode, Justin Jones-Fosu, CEO of Work. Meaningful, flips the script on conflict with humor, heart, and actionable insights. He shares the five pillars of bridging the divide and why respect isn't earned—it's a choice.

Learn how to transform clashes into collaboration and discover the power of seeking the gray.

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Key Takeaways:

• Respectful Disagreement is a Choice: Respect stems from valuing humanity, not agreement.
• The Five Pillars of Bridging the Divide:
  • Challenge your perspective.
  • Be the student: focus on listening and learning.
  • Cultivate curiosity.
  • Seek the gray to find common ground.
  • Agree to respect instead of agreeing to disagree.
• Make Respect a Habit: Incorporate principles like the "out the door" policy and Circles of Grace Challenge to build empathy and connection.
• Practice the Power of Three: Dive deeper into conversations by actively listening to at least the third level.