287: Respectful Disagreements with Justin Jones-Fosu

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🎙️ What if disagreements could bring us closer?

In this episode, Justin Jones-Fosu, CEO of Work. Meaningful, flips the script on conflict with humor, heart, and actionable insights. He shares the five pillars of bridging the divide and why respect isn’t earned—it’s a choice.

Learn how to transform clashes into collaboration and discover the power of seeking the gray.

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Key Takeaways:

Respectful Disagreement is a Choice: Respect stems from valuing humanity, not agreement.
The Five Pillars of Bridging the Divide:
- Challenge your perspective.
- Be the student: focus on listening and learning.
- Cultivate curiosity.
- Seek the gray to find common ground.
- Agree to respect instead of agreeing to disagree.
Make Respect a Habit: Incorporate principles like the "out the door" policy and Circles of Grace Challenge to build empathy and connection.
Practice the Power of Three: Dive deeper into conversations by actively listening to at least the third level.

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