Podcasts about bridge differences

Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Juliana Tafur, the inaugural director of the Bridging Differences Program at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. The conversation explores practical strategies for bridging divides in a polarized world, both in personal and professional contexts. Juliana shares insights from her experiences growing up in a divided Colombia, her work in the U.S. post-9/11, and research on bridging differences. The episode also covers the psychological roots of 'othering' and offers practical advice for fostering connections despite differences. Additionally, resources like the seven-day Campaign for Connection Challenge and the Bridging Differences Playbook are highlighted to help you apply these concepts in your daily life. What if you could get better at bridging divides in these polarized times? This episode will help you do that! Sound Bites "Disconnection is one of the evils of our time." "Our brains will always go to labeling. That is just how our brains function." "No one is a single label… we are so multi-dimensional." "Listening is truly like a hidden superpower." "Just by us listening, we are perceived as more trustworthy." "You can affirm their feelings while still disagreeing." "The value of humility, openness, curiosity, empathy—are not really front and center in our society." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:11 Start of Interview 02:24 Juliana's Background and Influences 04:29 Understanding 'Othering' and Tribalism 08:42 The Power of Listening with Compassion 10:33 Practical Steps for Deep Listening 16:40 Real-Life Examples of Bridging Divides 24:54 The Problem with Labels 27:10 The Seven Day Campaign for Connection Challenge 29:54 Resources for Bridging Differences 31:47 Teaching Kids to Bridge Differences 35:29 End of Interview 35:55 Andy's Comments After the Interview 39:23 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Juliana and her Bridging Differences program at GGSC.Berkeley.edu/What_we_do/Major_Initiatives/Bridging_Differences. You can download the Bridging Differences Playbook and access the Bridging Differences Videos from that page. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 380 with Monica Guzman about her book on a similar topic. Episode 371 with Amanda Ripley about her book High Conflict. Episode 276 with Buster Benson about his book Episode 284 with Peter Boghossian about having what seem like impossible conversations. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Listening, Empathy, Connection, Polarization, Leadership, Communication, Conflict, Project Management The following music was used for this episode: Music: Ignotus by Agnese Valmaggia License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Tropical Vibe by WinnieTheMoog License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Who do you need to become to be the leader you need in this moment? There's nothing more powerful than a question like this one. Even if you don't have an answer, big questions like these generate new thoughts. To encourage new thoughts to emerge, leaders like you will need to practice belonging with bridging and collective care skills.   Many leaders who seek coaching support from Rhodes Perry Consulting initially struggle with bridging differences and building belonging spaces, often because they were never taught these skills. This is largely due to how the old ways of leadership were modeled and taught. It's for this reason we developed The Belonging Practice Host Guide. It's designed to empower visionary leaders like you to create the conditions of safety and trust for those you lead.   This timely resource offers somatic, bridging, and collective care practices to help lead you by offering the skills and abilities to acknowledge and cope with the collective trauma and grief so many within the workforce and beyond are navigating. During this podcast episode, enjoy an expanded conversation with Rhodes Perry, where he will help you answer the following questions: Why does exclusion compounded by collective trauma and grief harm team performance and employee well-being? What kind of leader do you need to become to match the urgency of this moment? How can somatics, bridging, and collective care practices help you grow team safety, trust, and belonging? How can you transform acts of exclusion into moments of belonging? How can you bridge disagreement through dialogue intended to seek understanding?   Rhodes rarely records solo episodes, and wanted to help amplify the power of his team's complimentary Belonging Practice Host Guide to support so many leaders struggling to show up in the face of so much chaos, uncertainty, and fear. As you listen to this podcast, be sure to access the following resources to help you develop the skills required to become the leader you need, in this moment:   Access the Belonging Practice Host Guide. Access a complimentary copy of the Belonging Practice Host guide to begin developing the essential somatic, bridging, and collective care practices you need to support those you lead navigate these challenging times. You can access the guide by visiting: www.rhodesperry.com/belongingpractice. Join Our Thursday Practice. If you'd like to practice somatics, bridging, and community care with like-minded visionary leaders, consider joining our complimentary Belonging Practice on most Thursdays from 8 am to 9 am Pacific Time by saving your seat here. Want Bridging Support? Learn more about our bridging solutions by speaking with a team member for customized organizational or team support. We are ready to support you and those you lead by delivering the skills to build spaces of belonging.  Contact us here.   Thanks for growing our Belonging Movement!

Tera welcomes the co-creator of Connection Codes, Echo Hill Vetter. She's a trauma informed coach as well as a parenting and lead coach. Today they're discussing the power of beliefs and how they shape our identities, often keeping us in what Echo calls a "tiny little box." As they talk about the emotional weight of Election Day, they explore why differing perspectives can feel threatening and how fear plays a central role in our reactions. Tera and Echo discuss the impact of generational experiences and challenge you to approach differing beliefs with curiosity rather than judgment. Tera shares her own journey toward openness, encouraging you to stay connected to yourself and others, even when it feels uncomfortable. Links and Resources: Book a discovery call for Overwhelm Overhaul: ⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/tera-wages/30min⁠⁠⁠ To download the Core Emotion Wheel: ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/rnyne5jf⁠⁠⁠ To enroll in Foundations use the code PODCAST for 20% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/rnyne5jf⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about becoming a Certified Connection Codes Coach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/certified-coach Connect with Echo Hill Vetter: Echo Hill Vetter's Substack | Letters from Nashville: https://substack.com/@echohillvetter Echo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echohillvetter Schedule 1:1 Coaching or Group Coaching with Echo: https://calendly.com/echohillvetter Echo's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/echohillvetter Chapters: 00:00:00 - Election Day Reflections and Emotional Intensity 00:01:58 - Exploring How Beliefs Shape Identity 00:03:22 - The Role of Fear in Feeling Safe 00:04:43 - When Beliefs No Longer Fit 00:08:19 - Echo's Personal Journey with Shifting Beliefs 00:10:13 - Finding Connection through Curiosity 00:14:58 - Using Emotional Awareness to Bridge Differences 00:20:33 - Discovering Common Ground Through Shared Fears 00:27:15 - Core Emotion Wheel: A Tool for Connection 00:30:47 - Final Reflections on Staying Connected

We are living in politically divisive times, and the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last weekend shocked the nation. The spread of misinformation and the rise of echo chambers amplify misunderstandings and deepen divides. This environment can lead to heightened stress and anxiety as individuals navigate conflicting ideologies in their communities, workplaces, and even within their families. The challenge lies in fostering empathy, open-mindedness, and constructive dialogue to bridge these divides and work towards a more cohesive society. The Committee of Seventy recognizes that this moment feels confusing and scary and offers excellent resources to help people work out their differences without violence. I spoke with Lauren Cristella, President and CEO of The Committee of Seventy.Website: www.seventy.org

The United Nations secretary general met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister. He came to Moscow as a "messenger of peace."

The world faces enormously complex and existential challenges. While specific solutions might feel elusive, it's safe to say that in order to address the most polarizing issues of our time, we'll need more and better collaboration—more and better tools to help us work together across deep differences and make progress. According to Adam Kahane, a director at Reos Partners, that means the world requires more and better facilitators. In his most recent book, Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together, Adam proposes a theory and practice of what he calls “transformative facilitation,” which focuses less on getting (or forcing) people to do things and more on removing obstacles to greater contribution, connection, and equity. In this episode, Adam shares how he's reimagining this work and who we think of as “facilitators” in the first place. Find out more about Reos Partners and Adam's work here: https://reospartners.com/ Apply to work at The Ready: http://theready.com/team Our book is available now at bravenewwork.com We want to hear from you. Send your thoughts and feedback to podcast@theready.com Looking for some help with your own transformation? Visit theready.com

Amidst the pandemic, leaders are forced to manage their teams in-person and virtually. The phenomenon of moving to virtual and hybrid teams–and then guiding employees through an international pandemic–has surfaced the need to manage with empathy, authenticity, and engagement. The traditional “command and control” is no longer tolerable. Leaders must engage and build participative communities. Having to work from home for two years, professional employees have gained a voice in how they wish to be treated and led. Managers who still try to boss employees around are watching their workforce walk out the door. On today's podcast episode, we interview Adam Kahane who is the author of Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together. Today's topics are locked-in on the importance of facilitation and negotiation.  These are two core leadership skills that keep employees engaged, and help maintain equitable contribution and connection.Read FULL summary here!

Over the years we've talked about why keeping your nose clean with Xylitol Nasal Spray is important,. Now, there is even more scientific proof its more important than ever. We'll talk to Nathan Jones, CEO of Xlear, Inc. about the latest research updates, Then… Is here any hope of getting people to work together in this polarized world? We'll talk to Adam Kahane about how collaboration can work. He's the author of “Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together”.

Over the years we've talked about why keeping your nose clean with Xylitol Nasal Spray is important,. Now, there is even more scientific proof its more important than ever. We'll talk to Nathan Jones, CEO of Xlear, Inc. about the latest research updates, Then… Is here any hope of getting people to work together in this polarized world? We'll talk to Adam Kahane about how collaboration can work. He's the author of “Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together”.

Adam Kahane, director of Reos Partners, an organization that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. For 30-plus years, he's facilitated teams of executives, politicians, philanthropists, generals, guerillas, civil servants, trade unionists, community activists, clergy, and artists in more than 50 countries and in every part of the world. Kahane's work and methods have been praised by Nobel Peace Prize–winners Nelson Mandela and Juan Manuel Santos, which he shares in his newest book, Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together We chat about: Facilitating Influencing decisions without power Facilitation skills And much more... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/responsible-leadership/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/responsible-leadership/support

Tuesday and Tim are joined by long-time friend, mentor, author, and thought leader, Adam Kahane, Director of Reos Partners, where he talks about the inspiration and reasons for writing his most recent book, Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together. Tuesday, Tim and Adam discuss transformative facilitation - putting the pragmatic in the centre of the work, Adam's broadened definition of facilitator, the importance of removing obstacles to and the understanding of love, power, and justice, the learnings gained through practice and failure, and the core practice of paying attention.For detailed show notes, links and resources, please visit: https://www.findtheoutside.com/podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together   In this episode, Adam Kahane shared the importance of awareness and paying attention in the moment.   Take away: Work hard and sleep well   Action step: Pay attention without a filter and truly understand what somebody is saying    Money Learnings: School not at all, everything he learned about money is from his father.   Bio:  Adam Kahane, director of Reos Partners, an organization that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. For 30-plus years, he's facilitated teams of executives, politicians, philanthropists, generals, guerillas, civil servants, trade unionists, community activists, clergy, and artists in more than 50 countries and in every part of the world. Kahane's work and methods have been praised by Nobel Peace Prize–winners Nelson Mandela and Juan Manuel Santos, which he shares in his newest book, Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together    Highlights from this episode: Link to episode page   Living the ultimate life How to figure out your gift? Listening is simple but not easy Adam shared tips on how to pay attention in the moment Favorite stories of facilitation https://reospartners.com/ adamkahane.com   Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to a more purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!   Thanks for listening!   Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/   Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes   If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com   Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast   Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Facilitation involves “removing obstacles to contribution, connection and equity.” This is at the center of our guest Adam Kahane's book “Facilitating Breakthrough.” Kahane argues that facilitating isn't just trying to get people to do things. He discusses what he calls “transformative facilitation” – facilitating in ways that brings in both individual and collective perspectives to move forward together without leading to fragmentation or rigidity. Accenture | SolutionsIQ's Allia DeAngelis hosts. Learn More: - Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together (https://reospartners.com/facilitating-breakthrough/)

For episode #26, I have the distinct pleasure of a conversation with Adam Kahane about his most recent book Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together. We discuss what Adam calls transformative facilitation and how its set of ‘shifts' fit within collaboration.  Adam has published several books describing his thinking, approaches, and experiences from collaborating on significant issues all over the world. He is the Director of REOS Partners which is an “international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues”.Enjoy my conversation with Adam. Some links to some of the things we discuss during this episode: Adam KahaneReos PartnersBook: Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward TogetherOther Books by Adam Kahane: Collaborating with the Enemy Transformative Scenario Planning: Working Together to Change the FuturePower and Love: A Theory and Practice of Social ChangeSolving Tough Problems Adam Kahane and the others at Reos Partners do some interesting and amazing work. Check out their website for more information. Your host for the Cool Collaborations podcast is Scott Millar. Scott is the principle of Collaboration Dynamics, where he often works as a "peacemaker" by gathering people with different experiences and values and helping them navigate beyond their differences to tackle complex problems together. 

Conflict, obstacles, differences. In the working world, leaders and their teams face no shortage of challenges. Fortunately, according to Adam Kahane, facilitating effective collaboration is possible. If you and your team find yourself running into dead-ends when it comes to working together, listen in and learn about a fresh approach for removing the obstacles that hinder forward progression. TAKEAWAYS Leaders of all types — managers, team members, coaches, consultants, and more — can benefit from learning how to facilitate breakthrough. Both vertical and horizontal facilitation miss the mark when it comes to facilitating effective collaboration. Like inhaling and exhaling, both vertical and horizontal facilitation must be used alternately.  Effective facilitation is about removing obstacles to equitable connection and contribution. GUEST AT A GLANCE Adam Kahane is a Director of Reos Partners, passionate process facilitator, and author of Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together. With extensive experience working in over fifty countries, Adam helps leaders of all kinds address their challenges head-on. A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST

Episode 171 of the Business Bookshelf podcast - Adam Kahane - author of "Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together" Adam is a leading organizer, designer and facilitator of processes through which business, government, and civil society leaders can work together to address such challenges. He has worked in more than fifty countries, in every part of the world, with executives and politicians, generals and guerrillas, civil servants and trade unionists, community activists and United Nations officials, clergy and artists. Adam is the author of “Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together”. Making progress on complex, problematic situations requires a new approach to working together: transformative facilitation, a structured and creative process for removing the obstacles to fluid forward movement. It is becoming less straightforward for people to move forward together. They face increasing complexity and decreasing control. They need to work with more people from across more divides. In such situations, the most common ways of advancing—some people telling others what to do, or everyone just doing what they think they need to—aren't adequate. This book describes a new approach: transformative facilitation. It doesn't choose either the bossy vertical or the collegial horizontal approach: it cycles back and forth between them. Rather than forcing or cajoling, the facilitator removes the obstacles that stand in the way of people contributing and connecting equitably. It enables people to bring their whole selves to the process. I talk to Adam about: Transformative facilitation. Vertical and Horizontal facilitation. What you need to be a master facilitator. Adam's company is called Reos Partners and can be found here - www.reospartners.com. The book can be purchased here - https://amzn.to/3nvztwB. The Business Bookshelf podcast can be found here or on your favourite podcast player. Virtual Book Launch Service Are you an author and would like to launch your business or technology book to a global audience? The Business Bookshelf Podcast can run a Virtual Book Launch for you. It will include: Planning sessions with you 60 minute live event on Linkedin, Facebook and Youtube Upto 3 guest to appear and endorse your book Social media support and activation Prizes and giveaways The edited event to share with people who couldn't make it Three social snippers to share on social media A dedicated episode on this podcast. To find out more visit www.businessbookshelfpodcast.com. Email the host at lance@businessbookshelfpodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/businessbookshelf/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/businessbookshelf/support

Today I talked to Adam Kahane about his new book Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together (Berrett-Koehler, 2021). You're helping South Africa make the transition from apartheid to democracy under Nelson Mandela. You're helping end a half-century civil war in Columbia. You're working with the First Nations in Canada. That's a small part of the scope that Adam Kahane has been involved in over the recent decades. It's meaningful, enlightened work that recognizes that the two typical modes of reaching “agreements” don't yield optimal results. The vertical approach leads to rigidity and domination by ultimately shutting down dissent. The collegial, horizontal approach can lead to fragmentation and gridlock. What's the new, third way forward? For Kahane, that means doing what Martin Luther King, Jr. did and looking for inspiration in the work of the German existential theologian Paul Tillich. Love offers unity, power the opportunity for self-realization, and justice looks to ensure that power bring equity for all. If ever you've had to work out disagreements to resolve a conflict, this episode is for you. Adam Kahane is the director of Reos Partners, an international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of nine books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). His new book is Blah, Blah, Blah: A Snarky Guide to Office Politics. To check out his related “Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight” blog, visit https://emotionswizard.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talked to Adam Kahane about his new book Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together (Berrett-Koehler, 2021). You're helping South Africa make the transition from apartheid to democracy under Nelson Mandela. You're helping end a half-century civil war in Columbia. You're working with the First Nations in Canada. That's a small part of the scope that Adam Kahane has been involved in over the recent decades. It's meaningful, enlightened work that recognizes that the two typical modes of reaching “agreements” don't yield optimal results. The vertical approach leads to rigidity and domination by ultimately shutting down dissent. The collegial, horizontal approach can lead to fragmentation and gridlock. What's the new, third way forward? For Kahane, that means doing what Martin Luther King, Jr. did and looking for inspiration in the work of the German existential theologian Paul Tillich. Love offers unity, power the opportunity for self-realization, and justice looks to ensure that power bring equity for all. If ever you've had to work out disagreements to resolve a conflict, this episode is for you. Adam Kahane is the director of Reos Partners, an international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of nine books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). His new book is Blah, Blah, Blah: A Snarky Guide to Office Politics. To check out his related “Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight” blog, visit https://emotionswizard.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today I talked to Adam Kahane about his new book Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together (Berrett-Koehler, 2021). You're helping South Africa make the transition from apartheid to democracy under Nelson Mandela. You're helping end a half-century civil war in Columbia. You're working with the First Nations in Canada. That's a small part of the scope that Adam Kahane has been involved in over the recent decades. It's meaningful, enlightened work that recognizes that the two typical modes of reaching “agreements” don't yield optimal results. The vertical approach leads to rigidity and domination by ultimately shutting down dissent. The collegial, horizontal approach can lead to fragmentation and gridlock. What's the new, third way forward? For Kahane, that means doing what Martin Luther King, Jr. did and looking for inspiration in the work of the German existential theologian Paul Tillich. Love offers unity, power the opportunity for self-realization, and justice looks to ensure that power bring equity for all. If ever you've had to work out disagreements to resolve a conflict, this episode is for you. Adam Kahane is the director of Reos Partners, an international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of nine books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). His new book is Blah, Blah, Blah: A Snarky Guide to Office Politics. To check out his related “Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight” blog, visit https://emotionswizard.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

Today I talked to Adam Kahane about his new book Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together (Berrett-Koehler, 2021). You're helping South Africa make the transition from apartheid to democracy under Nelson Mandela. You're helping end a half-century civil war in Columbia. You're working with the First Nations in Canada. That's a small part of the scope that Adam Kahane has been involved in over the recent decades. It's meaningful, enlightened work that recognizes that the two typical modes of reaching “agreements” don't yield optimal results. The vertical approach leads to rigidity and domination by ultimately shutting down dissent. The collegial, horizontal approach can lead to fragmentation and gridlock. What's the new, third way forward? For Kahane, that means doing what Martin Luther King, Jr. did and looking for inspiration in the work of the German existential theologian Paul Tillich. Love offers unity, power the opportunity for self-realization, and justice looks to ensure that power bring equity for all. If ever you've had to work out disagreements to resolve a conflict, this episode is for you. Adam Kahane is the director of Reos Partners, an international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of nine books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). His new book is Blah, Blah, Blah: A Snarky Guide to Office Politics. To check out his related “Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight” blog, visit https://emotionswizard.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Today I talked to Adam Kahane about his new book Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together (Berrett-Koehler, 2021). You're helping South Africa make the transition from apartheid to democracy under Nelson Mandela. You're helping end a half-century civil war in Columbia. You're working with the First Nations in Canada. That's a small part of the scope that Adam Kahane has been involved in over the recent decades. It's meaningful, enlightened work that recognizes that the two typical modes of reaching “agreements” don't yield optimal results. The vertical approach leads to rigidity and domination by ultimately shutting down dissent. The collegial, horizontal approach can lead to fragmentation and gridlock. What's the new, third way forward? For Kahane, that means doing what Martin Luther King, Jr. did and looking for inspiration in the work of the German existential theologian Paul Tillich. Love offers unity, power the opportunity for self-realization, and justice looks to ensure that power bring equity for all. If ever you've had to work out disagreements to resolve a conflict, this episode is for you. Adam Kahane is the director of Reos Partners, an international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of nine books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). His new book is Blah, Blah, Blah: A Snarky Guide to Office Politics. To check out his related “Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight” blog, visit https://emotionswizard.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/dan-hills-eq-spotlight

Today I talked to Adam Kahane about his new book Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together (Berrett-Koehler, 2021). You're helping South Africa make the transition from apartheid to democracy under Nelson Mandela. You're helping end a half-century civil war in Columbia. You're working with the First Nations in Canada. That's a small part of the scope that Adam Kahane has been involved in over the recent decades. It's meaningful, enlightened work that recognizes that the two typical modes of reaching “agreements” don't yield optimal results. The vertical approach leads to rigidity and domination by ultimately shutting down dissent. The collegial, horizontal approach can lead to fragmentation and gridlock. What's the new, third way forward? For Kahane, that means doing what Martin Luther King, Jr. did and looking for inspiration in the work of the German existential theologian Paul Tillich. Love offers unity, power the opportunity for self-realization, and justice looks to ensure that power bring equity for all. If ever you've had to work out disagreements to resolve a conflict, this episode is for you. Adam Kahane is the director of Reos Partners, an international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of nine books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). His new book is Blah, Blah, Blah: A Snarky Guide to Office Politics. To check out his related “Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight” blog, visit https://emotionswizard.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

In this episode, I speak with Adam Kahane about his new book, Facilitating Breakthrough, Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together. In the conversation, several things stood out for me. Here are a fewWhat does it mean to be a facilitator? Many years ago, when I first received training, I thought about this question a lot. Since then, I have taken its meaning for granted. Adam got me to take a second look at the word and its purpose. For Adam, his work is about facilitating collaboration with groups from different organizations and sectors who may not agree with, like, or trust each other but think they need to work together. In this book, he is trying to upgrade the meaning of facilitator so that anyone can be a facilitator. Secondly, it is a way of helping groups of people collaborate. The facilitator as a partner. In this part of the conversation, we refer to the insider/outsider tension that often pops us in change work. Adam reminds us of the notion first pointed to him by Bill Tolbert. It is not that if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. Instead, and more interestingly, is the idea that if you're not part of the problem, you can't be part of the solution. Your capacity to help a situation is limited if you cannot see how you are part of the problem - even if it is a small part. Otherwise, you are trying to bring about change by force. To facilitate effectively, you must move between an outsider and insider stance with whomever you work with. Adam calls this partnering. The role of polarities Facilitation does not involve choosing between one approach to facilitation over the other. It is knowing when to use a particular strategy rather than another direction. Adam reminds us to lean into tensions and avoiding the tendency to collapse polarities rather than hold their tensions. Perhaps most insightful about both the conversation with Adam and his book is the new casting of facilitation. He argues that there are only five dimensions of facilitation. These five dimensions involve ten moves. DimensionsMovesHow do we see our situation?Inquiring and AdvocatingHow do we define success?Advancing and ConcludingHow do we get from here to there?Discovering and MappingHow do we decide who does what?Accompanying and DirectingHow do we understand our role?Standing Inside and Standing Outside

Adam Kahane holds the position of Director at Reos Partners, a multinational social enterprise that helps bridge the gaps between businesses, governments, and other organizations to solve complex challenges. He is a world-renowned facilitator, facilitating discussions and political talks with politicians, guerrillas, activists, executives, and trade unionists in over 50 countries. Adam is also the author of Solving Tough Problems: An Open Way of Talking, Listening, and Creating New Realities, which conveys his experience facilitating in high-conflict and high-stakes situations—including Colombia during the civil war and Argentina during the collapse—as well as his critical takeaways for solving complex problems. In this episode, you'll listen to Adam describe an event in South Africa that impacted his views about the importance of uniting to remove the stigmas and barriers that separate people. He provides his perspective on the art of facilitation and why it's not just about “getting people to do things.” He tells us briefly about his passion for writing and his motivation for writing books about his life experiences. You'll learn the necessary steps to facilitate breakthroughs and why it's simple but never easy. You'll also receive actionable advice for facilitating conversations, whether casually or professionally. "The essence of facilitating breakthrough is to move back and forth between two poles."  - Adam Kahane This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: Where Adam grew up, his educational background, and why he's always loved the sciences Adam's professional experience and the scenario planning methodology Why facilitation is not about getting people to do things Adam's work in South Africa and the event he considers “the hinge of his life” The actual meaning and implications of apartheid in Africa Why there is a "wound that wants to heal" in South Africa The complex political situation of South Africa How Adam came to loving the art of writing books What readers can expect from his latest book Adam's advice to those who want to play the role of facilitator in general conversations Adam's thoughts on authoritarianism The simple but not easy way to facilitate breakthrough The two important definitions of the word "group" Resources Mentioned: Book:Scenarios: The Art of Strategic Conversation by Kees van der Heijden Connect with Adam Kahane: Reos Partners Reos Partners on Facebook Reos Partners on Twitter Reos Partners on LinkedIn Adam Kahane on Twitter Adam Kahane on LinkedIn Book: Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together Book: Solving Tough Problems: An Open Way of Talking, Listening, and Creating New Realities Spaceship Not Required I'm Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I'm an explorer, and that doesn't always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are--spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores. Visit my website atkathysullivanexplores.com to sign up for seven astronaut tips to improving your life on earth and be the first to discover future episodes and learn about more exciting adventures ahead! Don't forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify IStitcher IApple Podcasts I iHeart Radio ITuneIn IGoogle IAmazon Music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Kahane holds the position of Director at Reos Partners, a multinational social enterprise that helps bridge the gaps between businesses, governments, and other organizations to solve complex challenges. He is a world-renowned facilitator, facilitating discussions and political talks with politicians, guerrillas, activists, executives, and trade unionists in over 50 countries. Adam is also the author of Solving Tough Problems: An Open Way of Talking, Listening, and Creating New Realities, which conveys his experience facilitating in high-conflict and high-stakes situations—including Colombia during the civil war and Argentina during the collapse—as well as his critical takeaways for solving complex problems. In this episode, you'll listen to Adam describe an event in South Africa that impacted his views about the importance of uniting to remove the stigmas and barriers that separate people. He provides his perspective on the art of facilitation and why it's not just about “getting people to do things.” He tells us briefly about his passion for writing and his motivation for writing books about his life experiences. You'll learn the necessary steps to facilitate breakthroughs and why it's simple but never easy. You'll also receive actionable advice for facilitating conversations, whether casually or professionally. "The essence of facilitating breakthrough is to move back and forth between two poles." - Adam Kahane This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ●     Where Adam grew up, his educational background, and why he's always loved the sciences●     Adam's professional experience and the scenario planning methodology●     Why facilitation is not about getting people to do things●     Adam's work in South Africa and the event he considers “the hinge of his life”●     The actual meaning and implications of apartheid in Africa●     Why there is a "wound that wants to heal" in South Africa●     The complex political situation of South Africa●     How Adam came to loving the art of writing books●     What readers can expect from his latest book●     Adam's advice to those who want to play the role of facilitator in general conversations●     Adam's thoughts on authoritarianism●     The simple but not easy way to facilitate breakthrough●     The two important definitions of the word "group" Resources Mentioned: ●     Book: Scenarios: The Art of Strategic Conversation by Kees van der Heijden Connect with Adam Kahane: ●     Reos Partners●     Reos Partners on Facebook●     Reos Partners on Twitter●     Reos Partners on LinkedIn●     Adam Kahane on Twitter●     Adam Kahane on LinkedIn●     Book: Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together●     Book: Solving Tough Problems: An Open Way of Talking, Listening, and Creating New Realities Spaceship Not Required I'm Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I'm an explorer, and that doesn't always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are--spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores. Visit my website at kathysullivanexplores.com to sign up for seven astronaut tips to improving your life on earth and be the first to discover future episodes and learn about more exciting adventures ahead! Don't forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music. 

Adam tells the story of the Mont Fleur Scenario Project, how he uses scenarios to create a space to act together to transform a system, and why power, love, and justice are central to the facilitation practice he describes in his new book Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge DIfferences, and Move Forward Together.

In this episode, we explore the importance of bridging and relational infrastructure to achieving healthy communities. Our guest is Nang Mo Kham, Eisenhower Fellow & senior health specialist at the World Bank.Based in Myanmar. Nang sees herself as someone who can help establish a system that knits together local services, including education, public health, and others, to improve access for everyone, no matter their social status, background, or ethnicity… and thus improve the overall health of her community. Nang's work aligns with the civity principles of building relational infrastructure to bridge difference and move from us-vs-them to ‘we all belong.' We are also joined in this episode by our Civity intern, Maya Fiorella.

The Power of Public Speaking Community Podcast Series. Season 2. Episode 8. --- Guest Host --- Don Waisanen, Professor of Communication, Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Baruch College, City University of New York -- Guests -- Krista Hoffmann-Longtin, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, IUPUI; Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development, Indiana University School of Medicine Caitlin McClure, founder of Caitlin McClure & Company Gary Ware, Creative Catalyst / Workshop Facilitator Breakthrough Play --- About Episode --- IMPROV(ING) YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS A lively discussion on the uses of improvisational theatre training for communication education and presentation skills. Check out Don's new book, Improv for Democracy: How to Bridge Differences and Develop the Communication and Leadership Skills Our World Needs (https://amzn.to/3nDggWA), Check out Caitlin's co-edited, forthcoming book, The Applied Improvisation Mindset: Tools for Transforming Organizations and Communities (https://amzn.to/3cUhIRQ) --- Sponsor --- This episode is brought to you by Pops Classroom, the best toolset for teaching and learning public speaking. Pops Classroom is an AI powered toolset that assists with the entire speech process: planning, practicing, presenting, and reviewing. Learn more at www.popsclassroom.com

Tobias Sturesson invites Adam Kahane to join him for this episode on The Leading Transformational Change Podcast. During their in-depth conversation, Adam candidly shares about his time working with Former Colombian President, Juan Manuel Santos, recipient of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in bringing the 50-year-long Colombian civil war to an end. Be inspired by Adam's insights into a revolutionary way of collaborating that goes against usual organizational norms. Adam Kahane is a Director of Reos Partners, an international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. He has worked in more than fifty countries and in every part of the world, with executives, politicians, generals, guerrillas, civil servants, trade unionists, community activists, United Nations officials, clergy, and artists. Adam's new book: Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together is available for pre-order and will be released August 31, 2021. Pre-order the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Facilitating-Breakthrough-Obstacles-Differences-Together/dp/1523092041 Duration: 44:30

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