Episode
How To Have Difficult Conversations with David Harris
26:32
Published: Mon Jun 15 2020
Description
I have a desire to have necessary and difficult conversations. But I don’t always know how to start them. My brilliant friend and colleague David Harris helped and guided me. My goal is that this podcast helps others start those uncomfortable conversations that need to be had right now for us all to move forward. This is… A Bit Of Optimism.YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/
Chapters
The importance of having uncomfortable and necessary conversations about race in order to make relationships and society stronger is discussed by David Harris and his colleague.
00:00 - 01:23 (01:23)
Summary
The importance of having uncomfortable and necessary conversations about race in order to make relationships and society stronger is discussed by David Harris and his colleague. In light of recent events, they explore how to start these conversations even if it may be uncomfortable at first.
EpisodeHow To Have Difficult Conversations with David Harris
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Dr. Erica Turner discusses how to create a space for difficult conversations by starting with honesty and empathy.
01:23 - 06:48 (05:25)
Summary
Dr. Erica Turner discusses how to create a space for difficult conversations by starting with honesty and empathy.
EpisodeHow To Have Difficult Conversations with David Harris
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Many individuals avoid having conversations about differences due to fear of offending or not knowing what to say.
06:48 - 18:41 (11:53)
Summary
Many individuals avoid having conversations about differences due to fear of offending or not knowing what to say. However, gaining empathy and understanding of others' experiences is crucial to fostering inclusivity and overcoming these fears.
EpisodeHow To Have Difficult Conversations with David Harris
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The only way to move forward and build a better society is by acknowledging the racist past of America and creating safe spaces to have uncomfortable conversations that can lead to change.
18:41 - 23:33 (04:52)
Summary
The only way to move forward and build a better society is by acknowledging the racist past of America and creating safe spaces to have uncomfortable conversations that can lead to change. This is especially crucial within police forces that need to do better in addressing systemic racism.
EpisodeHow To Have Difficult Conversations with David Harris
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The importance of admitting vulnerability and mistakes in society's progress towards understanding context and appreciating different human experiences, especially for companies with white leadership and black employees.
23:34 - 26:25 (02:50)
Summary
The importance of admitting vulnerability and mistakes in society's progress towards understanding context and appreciating different human experiences, especially for companies with white leadership and black employees.