34. Choosing Kind Over Nice, Disagreeing Well, and the Art of Courageous Connection | Georgia Murch

What if the conversations we're avoiding at work are exactly the ones that could transform everything?

And what if there's a crucial difference between being nice to people and being truly kind to them – one that could revolutionise how you lead?

Today I'm joined by Georgia Murch, founder of Can We Talk and someone who's spent over 25 years mastering what she calls "the dance" of building better cultures.

 Georgia's take is that most of us have lost the art of disagreeing well, and she's got some fascinating insights about why we're so conflict-avoidant – and what's possible when we learn to push through that discomfort.

We explore why people hear your content but smell your intent, how to move from being a "magpie" or a "mouse" in conflict to becoming more like a "meerkat," and the surprising business impact of developing a solid meditation practice.

Whether you're tiptoeing around difficult conversations or wondering how to create psychological safety while still holding people accountable, this conversation will change how you think about the courage required to truly serve others.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - The Difference Between Nice and Kind

(17:51) - The Art of Disagreeing Well

(27:09) - Embracing the Meerkat Within Us

(31:38) - Meditation as a Tool for Clarity

(34:50) - Leading with Freedom and Authenticity

(43:03) - The Opportunity Beyond Conflict Avoidance

Other references:

• Brené Brown - “Dare to Lead”
• Thought Leaders Business School
• The Rest is Politics Podcast
• Jennifer Garvey-Berger Episode
• Adam Cooper Episode

You can find Georgia at:

Website: https://canwetalk.co

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiamurch/

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