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How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations In Dangerously Divided Times

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I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times

by Mónica Guzmán

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	287 pages

Bridging the Divide

In these dangerously divided times, it's more important than ever to be able to have fearless conversations. This book will show you how to do just that, whether you're talking to your family, your friends, or strangers.

Author Celeste Headlee is a Peabody Award-winning journalist and former host of the NPR show On Point. She has spent her career facilitating difficult conversations, and she knows that it's possible to have productive discussions even with people who have very different views than you.

In How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations, Headlee shares her secrets for having conversations that are both respectful and productive. She explains how to:

Ask open-ended questions
Listen actively
Emphasize common ground
Avoid interrupting
Stay calm and respectful

Headlee also provides tips for having conversations about difficult topics, such as race, religion, and politics. She explains how to approach these conversations with curiosity and empathy, and how to avoid getting defensive or argumentative.

How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations is an essential guide for anyone who wants to have more meaningful and productive conversations. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to bridge the divide in our society.

Praise for How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations

"Celeste Headlee is a master of communication. She has the rare ability to make even the most difficult conversations seem easy. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to have more meaningful and productive conversations." - Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global

"In this time of great division, Celeste Headlee's book is a beacon of hope. She shows us how to have conversations that are respectful, productive, and even enjoyable. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world." - Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize laureate

About the Author

Celeste Headlee is a Peabody Award-winning journalist and former host of the NPR show On Point. She is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Do the Work: An Antiracist Activity Book. Headlee is a regular contributor to The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Atlantic. She lives in Washington, DC.

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I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times

by Mónica Guzmán

4.7 out of 5