Episode
Resolving Conflict with William Ury
36:55
Published: Tue Jan 04 2022
Description
Fear and anger seem to dominate the headlines. So, to start the New Year, I thought it would be a good idea to find out if there is anything we can do to get to a resolution. And William Ury is about the best person to help figure that out. The author of "Getting to Yes" and co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Program, he has helped negotiate disarmament pacts between nuclear superpowers, ease religious and ethnic strife in the Middle East, and find common ground among warring factions in Venezuela. So I called William to see if he could start the new year by resolving, well…all of America’s current problems. And the result made me feel quite hopeful. This is…A Bit of Optimism. If you want to know more about William and his work, check out:https://www.williamury.com/https://www.xniforpeace.org/https://www.abrahampath.org/
Chapters
The co-author of 'Getting to Yes', William Ury, discusses his experience negotiating peace agreements in conflict zones and answers whether he's ever negotiated peace within a functioning government.
00:00 - 02:27 (02:27)
Summary
The co-author of 'Getting to Yes', William Ury, discusses his experience negotiating peace agreements in conflict zones and answers whether he's ever negotiated peace within a functioning government.
EpisodeResolving Conflict with William Ury
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
It is still possible to overcome feelings of exclusion in America according to conflict resolution expert, John Paul Lederach.
02:27 - 10:15 (07:48)
Summary
It is still possible to overcome feelings of exclusion in America according to conflict resolution expert, John Paul Lederach.
EpisodeResolving Conflict with William Ury
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The National Peace Accord in South Africa brought together people of all races and classes at the neighborhood level to try and stop violence.
10:15 - 21:33 (11:17)
Summary
The National Peace Accord in South Africa brought together people of all races and classes at the neighborhood level to try and stop violence. Conflict is needed when there is injustice or a need for change.
EpisodeResolving Conflict with William Ury
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The podcast episode discusses the dynamic of competition between spouses and parents to imprint their beliefs on each other and on their children, respectively, and how it affects personal relationships and the country as a whole.
21:32 - 24:59 (03:27)
Summary
The podcast episode discusses the dynamic of competition between spouses and parents to imprint their beliefs on each other and on their children, respectively, and how it affects personal relationships and the country as a whole.
EpisodeResolving Conflict with William Ury
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
This podcast episode discusses the limitations of the conflict resolution method outlined in the bestselling book "Getting to Yes", suggesting that there are two essential elements missing to address tougher conflicts.
25:00 - 31:02 (06:02)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the limitations of the conflict resolution method outlined in the bestselling book "Getting to Yes", suggesting that there are two essential elements missing to address tougher conflicts. It also discusses the breaking point of violence that often leads to change in such conflicts.
EpisodeResolving Conflict with William Ury
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Taking a pause, going to the balcony, and fighting to reach resolution instead of proving who is right can improve communication and relationships.
31:02 - 35:48 (04:46)
Summary
Taking a pause, going to the balcony, and fighting to reach resolution instead of proving who is right can improve communication and relationships.
EpisodeResolving Conflict with William Ury
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
In this podcast, Simon Mainwaring and Bill Ury discuss conflict resolution and how to advance peace in the world.
35:50 - 36:45 (00:54)
Summary
In this podcast, Simon Mainwaring and Bill Ury discuss conflict resolution and how to advance peace in the world. You can check out Bill's organization, abrahamspath.org to learn more about his work.