Changing Minds with Owen Fitzpatrick Mike Goldman on Why Positive Intent is the key to Long Term Success
Sep 23, 2024
Mike Goldman, a leadership coach with over 35 years of experience, shares his insights on the power of positive intent in leadership and family dynamics. He discusses the challenges of parenting a child with Asperger’s syndrome and the evolution of understanding that comes with it. Goldman emphasizes the importance of curiosity in improving communication amidst polarization. The conversation also touches on navigating grief, the need for legacy, and maintaining purpose as one ages, offering a transformative perspective on personal growth and leadership.
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Curiosity Vanished From Public Debate
- Mike Goldman says polarization rises because everyone talks and nobody listens.
- He argues curiosity has left politics and leaders must ask genuine questions to learn.
Assume Positive Intent First
- Start conflicts by adopting the assumption people try to do the best they can with their resources.
- Then ask questions out of genuine curiosity instead of attacking motives.
Believe Intent Without Blind Trust
- Don't conflate believing in someone's intent with trusting them blindly.
- Continue to argue strongly while using curiosity to gather missing information.
