Elevate with Robert Glazer Weekend Conversations: Responding To Hate with Empathy and Understanding
Sep 13, 2025
Discover a unique approach to countering hate and prejudice through empathy and understanding. The hosts discuss the importance of moral courage in engaging difficult conversations and the challenges of navigating social justice discussions. Listeners will learn how personal stories can transform dialogues about hate speech and the power of compassionate communication. By prioritizing curiosity over confrontation, the episode emphasizes that real change requires patience and a willingness to listen.
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Skeptic Turned Believer At Retreat
- Robert almost skipped Irshad Manji's session at a YPO retreat because he feared another low-quality DEI talk.
- He stayed and found the session surprisingly informative and impactful.
Role Play Revealed What Really Works
- Irshad Manji role-played hateful characters and invited CEOs to persuade her, which mostly escalated into yelling and anger.
- Wambi Rose sat calmly, asked questions, and diffused the situation by eliciting vulnerability instead of attacking.
Ask Curious Questions First
- Do ask people gentle, curious questions like "Where does this come from?" to invite vulnerability and story.
- Try listening first to lower defenses and create space for reflection and possible belief change.
