In this solo episode, I explore how human beings engage with one another, how we take a stand or speak up, and how we express ourselves when faced with hot-button, emotional issues. Last week, the President publicly commented about the athletes and teams who are taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racial oppression and inequality. And as a former pro-athlete, who always stood with my hand over my heart in front of the flag during the national anthem, I wonder what I will do the next time I am at a sporting event and the national anthem is played? I believe this issue goes deeper than politics, deeper than the social commentary it’s about who we are as human beings.

How do we respectfully take a stand for what we believe in?

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:07] Taking a knee and what it says about who we are as human beings.

[6:24] It's hard for 'privileged' white men to talk about race and inequality.

[16:51] Using dehumanizing language is at the genesis of genocide.

[21:37] The false choice we are faced with.

[25:17] Embracing each other even when we disagree.

 

Resources:

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Podcast

Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation, by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins on Facebook

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Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone,
by Brené Brown