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David Brooks on How to Know a Person

The Russell Moore Show

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Tips for Having Productive Conversations

Keep the gem statement in the center during a disagreement to preserve the relationship; Find the disagreement under the disagreement by exploring the root causes of differing views; Try to understand the critic's point of view and show respect by asking them to explain further; Pay attention to the emotional undercurrents in a conversation to make the other person feel respected and safe; Stop the conversation if it turns into anger to prevent damaging the relationship, and use splitting to clarify intentions and reset the conversation.

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