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WorkLife with Adam Grant

Revising the stories we hold dear with Denise Hamilton

Feb 13, 2024
35:16
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Denise Hamilton, inclusion strategist, discusses revising old stories, responding to backlash against diversity, and the importance of indivisibility. They explore being a truth seeker, valuing each person's worth, abandoning 'authentic', and embracing growth and revision of stories.
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Quick takeaways

  • The importance of being a truth seeker and not just a keeper of the story, as exemplified by the altered tale of George Washington's Teeth.
  • Responding to defensiveness with curiosity and assuming good intent in difficult conversations, by understanding the fact pattern and intent behind someone's beliefs before engaging in discussion.

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Importance of Being a Truth Seeker

Denise Hamilton, an inclusion strategist, emphasizes the importance of being a truth seeker. She shares the story of George Washington's Teeth and how it exemplifies the difference between keepers of the story and truth seekers. The story was altered, telling a counter narrative instead of sharing the truth. Denise highlights the challenges of navigating the DEI conversation and the resistance that comes with it.

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