Kern Beare

Kern Beare, author of "Difficult Conversations: The Art and Science of Working Together," shares expert insights on navigating tough discussions. He emphasizes the art of deep listening and suggests dropping our egos to foster understanding. The conversation highlights the neuroscience behind emotional responses, underscoring the importance of empathy in repairing relationships. Kern also advises embracing vulnerability and surrendering resistance to enhance creativity and connection, even amidst extreme views. These strategies promise to revolutionize how we engage in meaningful dialogues.

Kern Beare, founder of The Difficult Conversations Project, talks about getting past surface differences to find our common humanity. They discuss healing relationships, addressing the pandemic, and the potential unity it can bring. They also highlight the need to shift perspectives and ask the right questions for building a better society. Recognizing our shared humanity and choosing love over fear is emphasized using the Tale of Two Wolves metaphor.