In episode 72 of our podcast, we review the book "Say the Right Thing" by David Glasgow and Kenji Yoshino. This insightful guide explores the complexities of navigating difficult conversations and offers practical tips for communicating effectively in diverse and inclusive environments. We dive into the authors' expertise on how to balance the need to be authentic with the importance of avoiding harm, and how to handle sensitive topics with grace and empathy. Whether you're looking to improve your interpersonal skills or seeking to create a more inclusive workplace, this book has something for everyone. Join us as we discuss the key takeaways from "Say the Right Thing" and why this book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their communication skills. Listen now for our full book review and analysis of "Say the Right Thing.
About the authors (from the publisher):
Kenji Yoshino is the Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law and the faculty director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Kenji studied at Harvard, Oxford, and Yale Law School. His fields are constitutional law, antidiscrimination law, and law and literature. He has received several distinctions for his teaching and research, including the American Bar Association’s Silver Gavel Award, the Peck Medal in Jurisprudence, and New York University’s Distinguished Teaching Award. Kenji is the author of three previous books—Covering: The Hidden Assault on Our Civil Rights; A Thousand Times More Fair: What Shakespeare’s Plays Teach Us About Justice; and Speak Now: Marriage Equality on Trial. He has published in major academic journals, including the Harvard Law Review, the Stanford Law Review, and the Yale Law Journal, as well as popular venues such as the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. He serves on the board of the Brennan Center for Justice, advisory boards for diversity and inclusion at Charter Communications and Morgan Stanley, and on the board of his children’s school.
David Glasgow is the executive director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging and an adjunct professor at NYU School of Law. He graduated with a BA in philosophy and an LLB (First Class Honors) from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and clerked on the Federal Court of Australia. A dual-qualified attorney in New York and Australia, he practiced employment, labor relations, and antidiscrimination law at law firm King & Wood Mallesons before completing his Master of Laws (LLM) at NYU School of Law in 2014, where he was awarded the David H. Moses Memorial Prize and the George Colin Award. He has written for a range of publications including the Harvard Business Review, HuffPost, and Slate, and served as an associate director of the Public Interest Law Center at NYU School of Law prior to his current role. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.
Buy the book: https://amzn.to/3jedF9z
Connect with David Glasgow and Kenji Yoshino:
David Glasgow LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3jj9yZB
David Glasgow Twitter: https://bit.ly/3JrEPEs
Kenji Yoshino LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3JvZirU
Kenji Yoshino Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jlpsmk
Podcast published February 7, 2023.
Podcast video available here: https://youtu.be/SlNMqmzQUjo
