We live in a very polarized society. It seems like everyone has an opinion, and very strong ones at that about the social and political topics that have been in the news. I found a great resource for how to engage with others, especially those that have differing opinions. Celeste Headlee, a journalist and author, gives a very short TED Talk, 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation. It is from a few years ago but it is just as relevant today as it was in 2015. Good conversation is key to all aspects of our lives, be it social, political or just every day relational.
Click here to view this video on the Ted Talk webpage.
If you’d like to learn more, check out Celeste Headlee’s book We Need to Talk : How to Have Conversations That Matter which we have here at GPL.
