The Courageous Life Practicing Courage #25: How to connect (when it's difficult)
Yesterday we released a moving Courageous Life conversation with Juliana Tafur.
Juliana is a journalist, award winning documentary filmmaker, and bridge builder.
She serves as the Program Director for the Greater Good Science Center’s Bridging Differences initiative.
During our time together she shared shared some of her story, and insights from her incredible work as we explored the art and science of listening in ways that lead to:
- Meaningful connection
- Deeper relationships
- And ultimately that build bridges across difference.
Today I’d like build on that conversation and dig further into how we can find ways to connect.
Particularly when it’s difficult.
Given that we’re human, imperfect, and not always at our best (at least speaking for myself) this idea of finding ways to connect when it’s difficult, when we are in conversations that are charged, or there’s reactivity etc…
Can be quite a useful inquiry to explore.
Today's practice will infuse a blend of storytelling, research backed insights from leading organizational scholars, and simple ways to deepen self-awareness and tap into more empathy, understanding, and compassion.
For more ways to have constructive conversations, including insights and practices for connecting across difference, check out the conversation with Juliana Tafur (if you haven't already):
Learn more about Juliana's award winning documentary Listen at listencourageously.com
Thank you for your practice.
I look forward to continuing together next Thursday!
-Joshua
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