Episode

Respect with Nicole Avant
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33:26
Published: Tue May 11 2021
Description

In a world that’s increasingly polarized, it’s harder and harder to bridge the divide between ourselves and those we disagree with. Filmmaker and former US Ambassador, Nicole Avant and I chatted about the importance of reaching out beyond the divide and showing fellow humans a little respect. 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 podcast host interviews Nicole Avent, documentary filmmaker and former U.S.
00:00 - 00:55 (00:55)
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Respect
Summary

The podcast host interviews Nicole Avent, documentary filmmaker and former U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas, to discuss the importance of showing respect and how it can lead to feeling respected in return.

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Respect with Nicole Avant
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Understanding and finding the common good in people from different tribes helps break down barriers and has served well in career and life.
00:55 - 04:23 (03:28)
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Tribalism
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Understanding and finding the common good in people from different tribes helps break down barriers and has served well in career and life.

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The ability to see and appreciate people for who they are and embrace diversity starts as early as high school.
04:23 - 10:29 (06:06)
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Diversity
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The ability to see and appreciate people for who they are and embrace diversity starts as early as high school. It involves recognizing and respecting the differences in individuals and being persistent even when faced with adversity.

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Singer-songwriter Jewel Kilcher discusses the importance of subcultures and music in shaping our identities and understanding emotions.
10:29 - 17:36 (07:06)
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Music
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Singer-songwriter Jewel Kilcher discusses the importance of subcultures and music in shaping our identities and understanding emotions. Through music, she emphasizes the ability to empathize with diverse perspectives and experiences.

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A Bit of Optimism
The belief that one is right can lead to an attitude of self-righteousness, where the opinions and feelings of others are not valued or respected, as seen in recent events involving the storming of the Capitol and confrontations at rallies.
17:36 - 23:26 (05:50)
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Self-Righteousness
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The belief that one is right can lead to an attitude of self-righteousness, where the opinions and feelings of others are not valued or respected, as seen in recent events involving the storming of the Capitol and confrontations at rallies.

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A Bit of Optimism
The speaker emphasizes the need to engage in meaningful conversations with people who have different points of view and curate our own echo chambers by including and respecting opposing viewpoints.
23:26 - 28:27 (05:00)
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Relationships
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The speaker emphasizes the need to engage in meaningful conversations with people who have different points of view and curate our own echo chambers by including and respecting opposing viewpoints. Through these actions, we can become better friends and broaden our perspectives.

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The struggles of the civil rights movement are akin to recycling, says activist Bakari Sellers, whose achievements were made possible by the bravery of those who came before him; seeds planted in difficult times have grown to make the world a better place.
28:27 - 32:35 (04:08)
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Civil Rights Movement
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The struggles of the civil rights movement are akin to recycling, says activist Bakari Sellers, whose achievements were made possible by the bravery of those who came before him; seeds planted in difficult times have grown to make the world a better place.

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A Bit of Optimism
In this podcast, the speaker emphasizes the importance of asking ourselves questions to define the kind of person we want to be while also taking care of our tribe - the human race - in order to prevent a collective loss.
32:35 - 33:19 (00:44)
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Self-improvement
Summary

In this podcast, the speaker emphasizes the importance of asking ourselves questions to define the kind of person we want to be while also taking care of our tribe - the human race - in order to prevent a collective loss. The episode ends with an invitation to subscribe and a message of self-care.

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Respect with Nicole Avant
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A Bit of Optimism