The Greg McKeown Podcast

118. Understanding Each Other with Parker J. Palmer (Part 1)

Aug 2, 2022

Parker J. Palmer, an esteemed educator, writer, and founder of the Center for Courage and Renewal, joins the conversation to share insights on fostering understanding in communication. He discusses the challenges of giving advice without feeling heard and the importance of creating 'circles of trust.' Palmer emphasizes self-reflection as essential for meaningful connections and critiques polarization in democracy. He advocates for transformative dialogue within safe spaces, encouraging vulnerability and authenticity to enhance personal and community growth.

47:50

Episode guests

Parker J. Palmer

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

Building Trust Through Community Narratives

22min

The Cost of an Unexamined Life

2min

The Journey of Self and Community

6min

Navigating Understanding and Communication in Democracy

4min

Redefining Safe Spaces: The Journey to Truthful Communication

5min

Have you ever had someone come to you with a dilemma, but when you start to share your advice, they resist your every suggestion? The relationship gets more strained. You leave feeling frustrated, but when you open up you immediately get advice and feel more alone and more confused than you were before. For this episode, I have invited one of my heroes, Parker J. Palmer, to share a story or two, some of the things he has learned over decades and some actionable advice. By the end of this episode, you will be better able to help people unravel their confusion and find the right way forward.

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