Short episode summary

I'm right! You're wrong! Wait - think again! In this continuation episode from last week, we're covering part two of the book  "Think Again" by Adam Grant.

 

Timestamps of big takeaways

[00:14] Have you ever noticed that when you decide to buy a car, you see it everywhere?

[01:08] "Think Again" by Adam Grant has three parts, but today we're focusing on part two

[01:57] When we're presented with an idea, our gut reaction is to object

[02:50] Find out what the "no-syndrome" is here

[03:55] I share my cure to the "no-syndrome"

[04:30] There are key elements to debating any topic - the first being to find common ground

[06:00] Second, stick with one or two simple and clear points in your arguments

[06:55] It might not be worth discussing if the opponent is not open to new ideas

[08:09] You must be free from emotion to have a productive conversation

[08:55] The third key element for debating a topic is that the person most likely to change their mind should be you

[09:39] The arguments we come up against can be seen as war

[10:26] Remaining calm in debate is one of the toughest skills to master

[11:00] Let's recap the 3 key elements to debating

[11:54] Ask yourself this important question when debating

[12:44] Stay tuned for future episodes as I share more ideas for re-thinking

 

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Links mentioned in episode

Did you miss part 1? Listen to that episode here: https://havingtoughconversations.libsyn.com/ep-15-think-again-part-1

"Think Again" by Adam Grant - Grab a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087ZC68VN/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 

https://carolinebjorkquist.com/

https://www.havingtoughconversations.com/

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