Our guest is David Murray, author of An Effort to Understand: Hearing One Another (and Ourselves) in a Nation Cracked in Half.
His book is a series of essays that gives readers a window into everyday American discourse–from the rural backroads to corporate C-suites.   A student of history, Murray shows that however great the personal and political divides between us, we have just as deep a desire to connect.   Understanding is the bridge between discord and discourse, based on mutual trust and a desire to move forward.   Links:

• David's Book: An Effort to Understand
• Robert F. Kennedy's "Effort to Understand" speech
• David's blog Writing Boots
• Leadership means knowing when to dig in, and when to give in

 

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