357: How to respectfully disagree - with Justin Jones-Fosu

The Simplifiers Podcast

Ever been in a heated debate (or worse) an argument where you flat-out disagreed with the other person? How did it go? How did it end? And more importantly, how is that relationship doing after that conversation? Let’s talk about respect today, my friend!

My special guest today is author Justin Jones-Fosu and he’s simplifying how to respectfully disagree, both at work and at home. As you think about the potential critical conversations that might happen today or this week ahead, I hope today’s conversation gives you deeper insight on how to keep your cool, not get triggered, but equally, how to gain a deeper understanding of the other side (even if you still disagree after that), so you can maintain a strong working relationship built on dignity, being valued, and solid respect.

Here’s how.

My special guest today is Justin Jones-Fosu and he’s simplifying how to respectfully disagree. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why he’s not a big fan of the term “civil discourse” and instead, he suggests there’s a better way to frame things so your communication comes from the heart.

• What “golden respect” is and how it can help you become a better listener and communicator.

• How your earliest role models in life are the ones who’ve shaped your communication style now. He talks about his earliest memories of his mom and how she “planted the seeds of humanity” in him that rooted his current work in respectful conversations.

• What the 5 pillars of respectfully disagreeing are and 1-2 practical tips that you can test out today.

• Challenge your perspective

• Be the student

• Cultivate your curiosity

• Seek the gray

• Agree to respect

• …and ultimately, when someone says something to you that is especially triggering and/or emotionally charged to get a rise out of you, how to handle that situation in the best possible way, moving forward.

Q: Are you ready to learn how to respectfully disagree? If yes, this one is for you.

It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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