Podcasts about Polarization

In this episode of the James Altucher Show, James sits down with Tim Urban, author of the popular blog "Wait But Why" to discuss his latest book What's Our Problem? A Self-Help Book for Societies.Tim Urban is known for his ability to explain complex topics in a relatable way, and this interview is no exception. James and Tim explore a variety of societal issues, including the increasing polarization of American society in the past decade. They delve into the reasons behind this polarization, including the concept of societal echo chambers versus idea labs.One of the key insights that Tim shares from his book is that there are two games being played in the socio-political world. The first game, which Tim calls "Political Disney World", is the game that both the left and the right are playing with each other. In this game, each side views themselves as heroes and the opposition as villains, with no middle ground. The second game, which is the unspoken nuance that many individuals silently agree with but are scared to voice their opinions for fear of being expelled from their spoken tribe, is what Tim calls "Game 2".Tim emphasizes the need for players of "Game 2" on both sides of the political spectrum to push back against "Game 1" because the current state of affairs is actually harmful to effectively promoting the ideals of either in the present.James and Tim also touch upon the concept of an idea spectrum, which gravitates between thinking like a scientist on one pole, a sports fan in the middle, and a zealot at the other pole. They discuss how individuals can move away from a zealot mindset and towards a more scientific mindset, which involves seeking out new information and being open to changing one's beliefs based on that new information.Throughout the conversation, Tim shares practical solutions for creating a more cohesive and harmonious society, emphasizing the importance of empathy and communication in solving societal issues.Listen on for a fresh perspective on the challenges we face as a society and actionable solutions for creating a better future. Buy What's Our Problem? A Self-Help Book for SocietiesRead Tim's Blog "Wait But Why?"------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book Skip the Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe  to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook

This is the second episode in a three-part series about how to have difficult conversations with people who see the world differently, how to have better debates about contentious issues, and how to ethically and scientifically persuade one another about things that matter – in short, this is a three-part series about How Minds Change (which is also the title of my new book).There seems to be a movement afoot, a new wave of nonfiction about how to reduce all this argumentative madness and epistemic chaos. I want to boost everyone's signal on this issue, so I thought it would be nice to collaborate instead of compete, since that's part of what we are all proselytizing with these books.So this episode's guest is Bo Seo, the author of Good Arguments – a book about how he became a world debate champion in which he not only teaches us how to apply what he has learned to everyday life but imagines communities built around, not despite, constant arguing and disagreement.Seo says that a political life without constant disagreement would be impoverished. As he puts it, quote, "Nations are, at their best, evolving arguments. As he writes, “In a liberal democracy, good arguments are not what societies should do but also what they should be.” See believes that on well curated, well moderated platforms, ones that value good faith interactions, arguing and disagreement would flip from being catalysts for polarization to the very engine of depolarization and change. In the interview, he not only tells us how to defend ourselves against bad arguments, but explains how in his mind a great democracy isn't a place where everyone agrees and sees eye-to-eye, but one where we work to have better quality disagreements.- Bo Seo's Website: www.helloboseo.com- How Minds Change: www.davidmcraney.com/howmindschangehome- David McRaney's Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmcraney- YANSS Twitter: https://twitter.com/notsmartblog- Show Notes: www.youarenotsosmart.com- Newsletter: https://davidmcraney.substack.com

We've all had our minds changed by Facebook comments, right? LOL Nope. With our usual way of reframing from the heart, Rick and Lauren discuss how we can seek to "build bridges" instead of "using battering rams" when it comes to discussing the polarizing issues of our day. Rick and Lauren reference two episodes of the Podcast Cautionary Tales: The Scientist and the SwindlerThe Conspiracy Theorist Who Changed His MindRick references our episode on Rights.Email Rick at rickdunn61@gmail.com or find him on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Email Lauren at laurengmorgan@gmail.com or find her on Instagram.

When trying to convince people of the problem of polarization and the necessity for depolarization endeavors, a common objection from politically passionate people goes, "But the other side is horrible, so polarization makes sense." In this episode, I talk about one of the main counterpoints to that objection: that us-vs-them anger, in a non-obvious way, helps create the very things we're angry about. For this reason, if one wants to defeat extreme views on the other side (or on both sides), the way to achieve that goal is to take a depolarizing, anger-reducing, de-escalating approach. Support the showWant to learn more about the show or sign up for Premium? Go to behavior-podcast.com. I'm on Twitter at @apokerplayer. See a summary of my work.

In this tech-heavy podcast, we discuss polarization and other broadcast terminology that you probably didn't know you needed to know. Check it out and then shop at https://www.solidsignal.com for everything you need

We all talk about discourse and how hard it is for it to be civil, and sometimes we laugh about it a little bit, but my next guest. In part two of our conversation, he's gonna tell us this is serious stuff and we need to learn it, and he will give us tips on how to learn it. We need to regulate ourselves to be able to have civil discourse that is fiercely civil, or he says We're gonna do great damage to each other, to our planet, and a whole lot. So learning fierce civility can be a matter of life or death. Join me for this conversation, part two of our conversation with Joe Weston. JOE WESTON: Joe is an international trainer, author, lecturer, consultant, coach, professor, and—above all else—an advocate for lasting peace. With a career spanning 30+ years in the fields of conflict prevention, leadership, stress management, and communication, he is a highly sought-after facilitator for individuals, as well as corporations, government agencies and nonprofits around the world. As founder and owner of the Weston Network based in Washington, D.C., Joe and his international team provide training, consulting and coaching based on his methodology, called Respectful Confrontation®. Through a network of 30+ certified trainers, and even more allies and collaborators in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, people from all walks of life have greatly benefited from Joe's highly effective methodology. In 2020, Joe founded the Fierce Civility Project, a nonprofit that further carries out the Weston Network's programs and message across all sectors by helping others reclaim and reframe of concept of civility for the 21st century. Joe is a prolific writer and the author of two groundbreaking books. Mastering Respectful Confrontation: A Guide to Personal Freedom and Empowered, Collaborate Engagement (2012) has sold well worldwide to individuals, corporations, government agencies and humanitarian organizations. Fierce Civility: Transforming our Global Culture from Polarization to Lasting Peace (to be released in early 2023) provides a clear, step-by-step pathway into a dynamic new human story with hope at its foundation. Web & Social Media: Website: JoeWeston.com Joe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-weston-a6327931/ The Weston Network LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-weston-network/?viewAsMember=true The Weston Network Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063512021213 Fierce Civility e-book is launching for pre-order on Amazon on March 9th for 99 cents one-day promotion. Joe goes live on Zoom every Tuesday at 11:15 am ET for a 45-minute virtual gathering of like-minded individuals worldwide to cultivate the hope, intention, and implementation of Reviving the Global Heart. #InspireU #evangelicalish #ReligiousRightReligiouslyWrong #PostEvangelical #PostEvangelicalPodcast #UnconventionalPastor #GodIsNOTmadAtYou #MindRenewal @PastorPaul_TikTok #WellBeing #DeconstructionU #ReconstructionU

Political polarization is the divergence of political attitudes away from the center, towards ideological extremes. Most discussions of polarization in political science consider polarization in the context of political parties and democratic systems of government. In two-party systems, political polarization usually embodies the tension of its binary political ideologies and partisan identities.However, some political scientists assert that contemporary polarization depends less on policy differences on a left and right scale but increasingly on other divisions such as religious against secular, nationalist against globalist, traditional against modern, or rural against urban. Polarization is associated with the process of politicization.Политическая поляризация — это расхождение политических установок от центра к идеологическим крайностям. Большинство дискуссий о поляризации в политической науке рассматривают поляризацию в контексте политических партий и демократических систем правления. В двухпартийных системах политическая поляризация обычно воплощает в себе напряженность бинарных политических идеологий и партийной идентичности. Однако некоторые политологи утверждают, что современная поляризация зависит не столько от различий в политике между левыми и правыми, сколько от других разделений, таких как религиозные противоречия. светский, националистический против глобалистского, традиционный против современного или сельский против городского. Поляризация связана с процессом политизации.

Today I'm with the one and only Marty Weintraub. Marty and I start by discussing his background in marketing, and advertising. We then dove into psychographic marketing, how it impacted the 2016 election, how it's changed since then and much more. We also touch on how ChatGPT is getting used, where it's going in the future and how it impacts marketing. With that, please enjoy my conversation with Marty Weintraub.

In this continuation of delving into the new book Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility, Don and Brian welcome back Michell Blanchett to talk about how to consume information mindfully.

Meet Richard EdelmanRichard Edelman is the CEO of Edelman, a global communications firm, and Chairman of Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, the firm's holding company. Now in his 26th year as CEO, Richard is one of the longest tenured agency leaders in the marketing services industry. Key Insights:Richard Edelman oversees international polling on personal and institutional trust.  Where does Political Dialog Occur? The most believable place to have a quality conversation on politics is at work. It's not in your neighborhood anymore. It's in the workplace, because people now have transferred so much of their psychic energy to work.How to Address Misinformation? There is a continued need to supplement information on social. I think companies have to participate in social put good facts in there. If they have quality information, sharing through newsletters, I just don't think media can do it aloneHow to be Trustworthy? It used to be that 75% of trust score was related to ability. Now that's taken for granted almost the other 75 has to do with who you are. Do you have a mission?This episode was made possible by our partnership with Edwards Lifesciences.Relevant Links:Read more about Richard's careerRead about Richard's company, Edelman

This the conclusion of a special three-part series on polarization. In today's episode, we hear some good news from three leaders of Templeton World Charity Foundation's Listening and Learning in a Polarized World Initiative. Dr. Andrew Serazin, president of TWCF; Virginia Cooper, project lead; and Dr. Eric Marshall, Principal Advisor, celebrate the $20 million investment in exploring polarization, and share what innovative tools and solutions will be discovered during the five year open-science, interdisciplinary study.     Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to Stories of Impact wherever you listen to podcasts Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Share your comments, questions and suggestions at info@storiesofimpact.org Supported by Templeton World Charity Foundation

Harvard Kennedy School professors Nancy Gibbs and Tom Patterson say local news is civic infrastructure. And it's crumbling. Like bridges, local news organizations use facts to help people connect with each other over the chasm of partisan political divides. People need reliable information to make important decisions about their lives—Where should I send my child to school? Who should I vote for? Should I buy a bigger house or a new car?—just as much as they need breathable air, clean water, and safe roads. Unfortunately, internet-driven market forces have cut traditional sources of revenue by 80 percent, and vulture capitalists have bought up local newspapers, sold off their physical assets and gutted newsroom staffs. Across America, more than 2,000 local news organizations have shut their doors in just the past two decades. Meanwhile, studies show that when local news declines, voting and other key forms of civic participation decline with it. Gibbs and Patterson join host Ralph Ranalli to talk about how to rebuild the local news ecosystem and with it, the civic health of America's community life.Nancy Gibbs is the director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics Public Policy and the Edward R. Murrow Professor of Practice of Press, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School. Until September 2017, she was Editor in Chief of TIME, the first woman to hold the position. During her three decades at TIME, she covered four presidential campaigns and she is the co-author, along with Michael Duffy, of two best-selling presidential histories: The President's Club: Inside the World's Most Exclusive Fraternity (2012), and The Preacher and the Presidents: Billy Graham in the White House (2007). She has interviewed five U.S. presidents and multiple other world leaders, and lectured extensively on the American presidency. She holds a bachelor's degree in history from Yale University and a master's degree in politics and philosophy from Oxford University, where she was a Marshall Scholar. She has twice served as the Ferris Professor at Princeton University, where she taught a seminar on politics and the press.Thomas Patterson is Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press at HKS. He has authored numerous books, including Informing the News: The Need for Knowledge-Based Journalism; How America Lost Its Mind: The Assault on Reason That's Crippling Our Democracy, and Is the Republican Party Destroying Itself?. An earlier book, The Vanishing Voter, examined electoral participation, and his book on the media's political role, Out of Order, received the American Political Science Association's Graber Award as the best book of the decade in political communication. His first book, The Unseeing Eye, was named by the American Association for Public Opinion Research as one of the 50 most influential books on public opinion in the past half century. His articles have appeared in Political Communication, Journal of Communication, Public Opinion Quarterly, and other academic journals, as well as in the popular press. He received his PhD from the University of Minnesota in 1971.Ralph Ranalli of the HKS Office of Public Affairs and Communications is the host, producer, and editor of HKS PolicyCast. A former journalist, public television producer, and entrepreneur, he holds an AB in Political Science from UCLA and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University.The co-producer of PolicyCast is Susan Hughes. Design and graphics support is provided by Lydia Rosenberg, Delane Meadows and the OCPA Design Team. Social media promotion and support is provided by Natalie Montaner and the OCPA Digital Team. 

How Authoritarian Leaders Wield & Maintain Power | On October 20, 2022, Moisés Naím joined host Andrew Keen for a live episode of How to Fix Democracy in the Bertelsmann Foundation office in Washington, DC to discuss how authoritarian leaders wield and maintain power in contemporary politics. Author of “The End of Power” (2013) and “The Revenge of Power: How Autocrats are Reinventing Politics in the 21st Century” (2022), Moisés Naím is an authoritative political thinker and best-selling author. In this episode, he explains how authoritarian political leaders use three “P”s to maintain their power: populism, polarization, and post-truths. Take a listen!

We all know there's a polarization and a divide in the country and in some ways I think many of us are as tired of talking about possible solutions to the divide as we are talking about the divide in polarization itself. But Joe Weston has mastered the art of discourse and shares solutions for this divide - Civility. But not a soft, weak civility - but a fierce one. Learn how civility can work in this season of our culture and society and why it has to be fierce. JOE WESTON: Joe is an international trainer, author, lecturer, consultant, coach, professor, and—above all else—an advocate for lasting peace. With a career spanning 30+ years in the fields of conflict prevention, leadership, stress management, and communication, he is a highly sought-after facilitator for individuals, as well as corporations, government agencies and nonprofits around the world. As founder and owner of the Weston Network based in Washington, D.C., Joe and his international team provide training, consulting and coaching based on his methodology, called Respectful Confrontation®. Through a network of 30+ certified trainers, and even more allies and collaborators in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, people from all walks of life have greatly benefited from Joe's highly effective methodology. In 2020, Joe founded the Fierce Civility Project, a nonprofit that further carries out the Weston Network's programs and message across all sectors by helping others reclaim and reframe of concept of civility for the 21st century. Joe is a prolific writer and the author of two groundbreaking books. Mastering Respectful Confrontation: A Guide to Personal Freedom and Empowered, Collaborate Engagement (2012) has sold well worldwide to individuals, corporations, government agencies and humanitarian organizations. Fierce Civility: Transforming our Global Culture from Polarization to Lasting Peace (to be released in early 2023) provides a clear, step-by-step pathway into a dynamic new human story with hope at its foundation. Web & Social Media: Website: JoeWeston.com Joe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-weston-a6327931/ The Weston Network LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-weston-network/?viewAsMember=true The Weston Network Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063512021213 Fierce Civility e-book is launching for pre-order on Amazon on March 9th for 99 cents one-day promotion. Joe goes live on Zoom every Tuesday at 11:15 am ET for a 45-minute virtual gathering of like-minded individuals worldwide to cultivate the hope, intention, and implementation of Reviving the Global Heart. #InspireU #evangelicalish #ReligiousRightReligiouslyWrong #PostEvangelical #PostEvangelicalPodcast #UnconventionalPastor #GodIsNOTmadAtYou #MindRenewal @PastorPaul_TikTok #WellBeing #DeconstructionU #ReconstructionU

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McConnell Center welcomes Dr. Peter Coleman to discuss the work that informs his book The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization. Dr. Peter T. Coleman is Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University where he holds a joint-appointment at Teachers College and The Earth Institute. Dr. Coleman is a renowned expert on constructive conflict resolution and sustainable peace.  Important Links Dr. Coleman online: https://sps.columbia.edu/faculty/peter-t-coleman-phd  Dr. Coleman's book: https://www.thewayoutofpolarization.com/   Stay Connected Visit us at McConnellcenter.org Subscribe to our newsletter  Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter  Twitter: @ULmCenter This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. Views expressed in this show are those of the participants and not necessarily those of the McConnell Center.

As Don and Brian continue discussing the new book Preventing Polarization, they dive into the idea of cultivating humility.

Have you ever noticed that you or your friends act differently when surrounded by certain groups of people versus when you are alone? Perhaps even that the opinions you reflect in conversation seem to change? Many psychologists have conducted research to understand why this happens, and we finally have a clear answer. Today, we'll dive deep into social psychology with Dr. David Myers, who will guide us through his research on the group polarization phenomenon. Stay tuned to learn about how Dr. Myers conducted experiments to research this phenomenon, how we experience this phenomenon in everyday life, and ways that we can apply this knowledge for social reform! Dr. Myers' website: https://davidmyers.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learnon/message

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This the second of a special three-part series on polarization. In today's episode, we consider what writers, researchers, and scholars say we can learn from the history of polarization in other countries and learn about some of their potential solutions for polarization. Today's episode features researchers Jay J. Van Bavel and Dominic J. Packer, co-authors of The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony. We also hear from Dr. Hahrie Han, Professor of Political Science and the Director of the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University; Uriel Epshtein, Executive Director of the Renew Democracy Initiative; Joshua Fryday, Chief Service Officer for the State of California with California Volunteers; and Evan Mawarire, a Zimbabwean clergyman who founded #ThisFlag Citizen's Movement. Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to Stories of Impact wherever you listen to podcasts Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Share your comments, questions and suggestions at info@storiesofimpact.org Supported by Templeton World Charity Foundation

Paul explores what love really means, the unique self-medicine that can heal us and why we need more intimacy in our lives (and how to get them) with Dr. Marc Gafni in this Living 4D conversation.Learn more about Marc's work on his website, where you can register for his free weekly One Mountain, Many Paths program Sundays at 10 a.m. Western Time/1 p.m. Eastern Time. Take Marc's Unique Self mini-course that's also free.Check out Marc on many social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin and YouTube.TimestampsLiving in a participatory universe. (11:03)Fighting with the Dalai Lama. (15:33)Deconstructing the field of value. (20:52)A techno-utopia? (32:12)AI. (44:57)Unique self-medicine: The only thing that can heal us. (56:03)“Reality is an outrageous love story.” (1:02:31)A global intimacy disorder. (1:14:14)Become conscious of the third. (1:33:42)Where did value go wrong and how can we reclaim it? (1:47:33)The intimacy revolution. (1:58:42)An Eros equation. (2:09:03)“The God you don't believe in doesn't exist.” (2:24:00)All of us are holy and broken hallelujahs. (2:36:55)Who are you? (2:44:05)ResourcesYour Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment, A Return to Eros: The Radical Experience of Being Fully Alive and Soul Prints: Your Path to Fulfillment by Dr. Marc GafniThe Erotic and The Holy: The Kabbalistic Tantra of Hebrew Mysticism by Dr. Marc Gafni (audiobook only)Walden Two by B.F. SkinnerThe Friendly Orange Glow: The Untold Story of the PLATO System and the Dawn of Cyberculture by Brian DearLimits to Medicine: Medical Nemesis: The Expropriation of Health by Ivan IllichPaul's Living 4D conversations with Amy Fournier, Aubrey Marcus, James Carse and Dr. Keith WittFind more resources for this episode on our website.Thanks to our awesome sponsors: CHEK Institute/PT3.0 Paleovalley chek15 BiOptimizers PAUL10 Cymbiotika L4D15 Organifi CHEK20We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Join Don and Brian as they continue their look at the new book Preventing Polarization: 50 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Empathy, Politics, and Civic Responsibility. This episode will focus on the importance of asking questions as a way to promote curiosity and deep thinking.

In the small town of Caroline in central New York state, there seems to be a war going on. A large sign in the town reads, "There's a war in the valley, time to pick a side." The divide is over proposed zoning laws. Rebecca Schillenback is a resident who wrote a letter to the local paper objecting to the war-like us-vs-them rhetoric she sees her neighbors using. I talk to Rebecca about: the nature of this divide and the roots of the emotions; how it relates to our national us-vs-them divides; and her Quaker faith and its role in her attempt to reduce anger. Support the show

I'm crossposting this episode from the Moment of Zen podcast, a tech podcast hosted by Erik Torenberg, Antonio Garcia Martinez, and Dan Romero. In it I discuss ChatGPT, machine learning, pluralism, and regime politics. This was one of the most enjoyable podcast appearances for me so far.Timestamps:(1:00) Why is ChatGPT woke? (6:23) DAN (do anything now) (12:20) Who cares if chatGPT is a little woke?(16:00) OpenAI is just protecting themselves (23:00) Why is it so bad that chatGPT is a little woke? (27:00) Why not compete with openAI directly? (33:00) Why pluralism instead of truthism? (40:00) How can pluralism win? (42:00) Polarization is good (51:00) The arc of technology is centralization (1:12:30) Reconciling contradictions (1:21:40) Explaining The Cathedral (1:32:00) Why politics matters for tech Get full access to From the New World at cactus.substack.com/subscribe

Martin Wolf is a renowned Financial Times columnist, and his new book is The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism. In it, he argues that liberal democracy and market capitalism are inextricably linked – and that both must be reformed to survive. Bethany and Luigi discuss with Wolf how meritocracy, rising inequality, polarization, and the erosion of trust led to this crisis and debate whether it was policy failures or the mistakes of capitalism that exacerbated it. Ultimately, they also try to answer the question: Will the US be a functioning democracy by the end of the century?Show notes:Read the following articles in ProMarket:There Is a Direct Line from Milton Friedman to Donald Trump's Assault on Democracy, by Martin WolfGeorge Stigler and the Challenge of Democracy, by Anat AdmatiCorporations Are Not “We the People,” by Geoffrey StoneeBook: Milton Friedman 50 Years Later, a ReevaluationAlso, check out relevant past Capitalisn't episodes:Why Capitalism Needs DemocracyThe Breaking Point Of Democracy With Morton Schapiro and Gary Morson

Join Don and Brian as they dive into Chapter 1 of Preventing Polarization and tackle the topic of sense-making.

Counselor Rachel Schulte joins Noisy Narratives in a conversation about the dangers of black and white thinking and making our decisions with our emotions.

Join Megan and Carmen as they talk with Elijah Hawkes! A PBL on Restorative Practices in your school...lead by your students? GIVE ME MORE! This episode is full of ahas and wondering as we dig into restorative work with Elijah! This is a great episode for EVERYONE, but administrators, Elijah is a FANTASTIC resource for you! A little about Elijah! T. Elijah Hawkes has been a public school teacher and principal for more than two decades. He has worked in rural and urban school communities, including Randolph Union in Central Vermont and the James Baldwin School in New York City, where he was founding principal. In addition to New England and New York City, he has lived and worked in Senegal and Benin. In July, 2020, Hawkes joined the faculty of the Upper Valley Educator Institute as the Director of School Leadership Programs. He is a member of the American Psychoanalytic Association's Schools Committee and Senior Education Advisor to the Polarization and Extremism Research Lab (PERIL) at American University. His writings about adolescence, public schools and democracy have appeared in various books and publications. He is the author of two books: School for the Age of Upheaval: Classrooms that Get Personal, Get Political and Get to Work (2020) and Woke Is Not Enough: School Reforms for Leaders with Justice in Mind (2022). On Twitter: @ElijahHawkes

In today's conversation, I am joined by Dr. Wendy Smith, coauthor of Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems. I don't think we realize it all that much, but our lives are full of paradoxes. Questions like: How can we each express our individuality and be a team player? How do we balance work and life? How can we take care of ourselves while supporting others? How can we manage the core business while innovating for the future? Believe it or not, these are some of the everyday paradoxes that make up our lives. And because our brains tend to default to either/or choices, we choose one option over the other. We deal with uncertainty by asserting certainty. BUT this is not the best way, as you will learn about in today's conversation with Wendy Smith, a co-author of one of my new favorite books: Both/And Thinking. Wendy is the Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management and earned her Ph.D. in organizational behavior at Harvard Business School, where she began her intensive research on strategic paradoxes—how leaders and senior teams effectively respond to contradictory, yet interdependent demands. She is a wealth of amazing information and I can't wait for you to learn from her today. Show Notes: [00:42] In today's conversation, I am joined by Dr. Wendy Smith, coauthor of Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems. [01:46] Wendy is the Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management and faculty director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics, at the University of Delaware. [03:57] Wendy shares about herself, her background, and the work she does. She is a professor of organizational behavior and business leadership management.  [06:27] We all experience these tug of wars in our lives.  [09:37] Our decisions really have multiple layers to them. They show up for us as a dilemma - these competing ideas in which you feel like you have to make a decision.  [11:37] Underlying our dilemmas are these paradoxical tensions.  [14:23] It is not that we are constantly trying to choose between always trying to be super disciplined or always trying to be spontaneous. If we go extreme on one side it becomes problematic in so many ways.  [15:36] The goal is to recognize that there is a relationship between discipline and spontaneity and that discipline enables us to be spontaneous as long as we don't go so extreme. Spontaneity enables us to have more structure in our world.  [17:08] These tensions drive us into either/or thinking. That kind of thinking is limited at best and detrimental at worst.  [19:39] Often when change happens you feel like you have to change significantly and essentially you are throwing out the baby with the bath water by innovating everything. [21:44] Polarization is when you go down a path and you are sure that if you are right about the way you are thinking, someone else must be wrong. [24:35] Businesses should continue to be operationally successful as they move up their S curve. Continue to service your existing customers and be efficient with your existing products and at the same time be scanning, exploring, experimenting, and innovating to figure out what the new S curve looks like.  [27:09] The problem isn't the problem. The way we are framing and thinking about the problem is the problem.  [28:10] You have to change to stay the same.  [30:56] Wendy shares a story about a group that built an inn to honor and value what was key to the culture of Newfoundland.  [34:04] To keep what you have, you have to change and we should embrace that.  [35:35] Her number one tip for writing a book is just to sit and do it.  [38:04] Wendy and her co-author worked together to structure the ideas of the book.  [40:38] There is something deeply paradoxical about behavioral economics (and Wendy loves that!)  [43:02] Just changing the question will invite you into a whole different way of thinking.  [44:02] Melina's closing thoughts [45:55] Embracing paradoxes can have a huge impact. There is so much opportunity there.  Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Join the BE Thoughtful Revolution – our free behavioral economics community, and keep the conversation going! 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This is the second time Alison McDowell has been a guest on Social Impact Podcast. Alison is an expert researcher with a blog called Wrench In The Gears. The last time she was on the show we talked about Education and the Biosecurity State in 2021. She and I began our advocacy in public education by exposing the privatization agenda and the push for experimental technologies. School choice is a major platform being pushed in the 88th Texas Legislature. The quest to shift public dollars into private hands through vouchers and school choice dollars following the child has been in the works for decades. Alison says there are a lot of discussions around school choice, what the future of school looks like, and tracking children in terms of behavior by shifting to competency or mastery-based learning with data privacy implications. She believes the conversation that is missing is the future economy and the push towards recreating children as “digital citizens” as part of a global workforce mediated by artificial intelligence (AI) based on all the little data points that are being collected on our kids in the classroom on what they know, how they think and what kind of “team” members they are. She calls it the Collective Intelligence Experiment. All of this intelligence whether cognitive or emotional is being hoovered up to create a simulation of us – a digital twin – and then to make predictions about us as future citizens, workers, and human capital. Global investors are making bets on human capital extracted from our children.  The future of work is a remote, task rabbit economy of gig work collecting competency badges with metadata attached. The instability relies on the captive market of public school children to feed this economy. Those pushing school choice are no different than the progressive nonprofits pushing out-of-seat-time learning in urban settings. Polarization of both sides feeds the voucher agenda, tokenized economy and future of work. Brought to you by:https://MoveFreelyAmerica.orghttps://OBBMNetworkPodcasts.comhttps://OBBMNetworkBrands.comJunkluggers of Grapevine, Irving, and Denton 630-470-8307Terrel Tipton, Insperity HR Services, 972-409-4316Support the show

MEET THE AUTHORS OF A NEW BOOK FOR  EDUCATORS, "PREVENTING POLARIZATION" Michelle Blanchet and Brian Deters, author of the new Times10Publications book 'Preventing Polarization 'are my guests.

The first of a special three-part series, this episode defines polarization and explores its causes and effects. Next, we consider what we can learn from the history of polarization in other countries, share the antidotes to polarization that research has uncovered, and finally, explain why it's important to make a long-term investment in polarization research. Today's episode features researchers Jay J. Van Bavel and Dominic J. Packer, co-authors of The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony. We also hear from Alison Taylor, Executive Director at Ethical Systems, a research collaborative affiliated with NYU; Dr. Hahrie Han, Professor of Political Science and the Director of the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University; Uriel Epshtein, Executive Director of the Renew Democracy Initiative; and Joshua Fryday, Chief Service Officer for the State of California with California Volunteers. Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to Stories of Impact wherever you listen to podcasts Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Share your comments, questions and suggestions at info@storiesofimpact.org Supported by Templeton World Charity Foundation

In Season 4, we will spend time with the new book Preventing Polarization. We will explore why communication feels like it is at an all-time low and what we might do about it. This episode will provide an overview of the book and what to expect from this new season of 4 A Better Tomorrow. Preventing PolarizationBuy the BookCivics Through Play

Mark Gober is here to chat about his series of books but mainly how they led to this latest, "An End to the Upside Down Reset - The Leftist Vision for Society Under the GREAT RESET - And How It Can Fool Caring People into Supporting Harmful Causes".   We chat about the paradigm shift, polarization, The Great Narrative, having to now take a position, the New Age Movement, Power vs Force, exercising critical thinking, and the Uniparty supporting Leftism.   In the second half we get into Naomi Wolf's book compiled by all the P fizer pages, having kids and growing food, the witch burnings, cancel culture, digital agent provocateurs, elitism, victimhood making us weaker, control systems and the great reset, digital tracking plans, hate speech, true evil, Gnosticism and the Nag Hamadi library, the Transage, dark entities, rituals with kids, the 12 steps and ancient stories of contact.   https://markgober.com/   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support. Help support the show, because we can't do it without ya. If you value this content with 0 ads, 0 sponsorships, 0 breaks, 0 portals and links to corporate websites, please assist. Many hours of unlimited content for free. Thanks for listening!!   Support the show directly: https://www.patreon.com/grimerica   Get your Magic Mushrooms delivered from: Champignon Magique  Mushroom Spores, Spore Syringes, Best Spore Syringes,Grow Mushrooms Spores Lab Get Psychedelics online   Our audio book page: www.adultbrain.ca Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca     Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com   Other affiliated shows: https://www.13questionspodcast.com/ Our New Podcast - 13 Questions www.grimerica.ca The OG Grimerica Show www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Our channel on free speech Rokfin   Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica www.grimerica.ca/chats https://discord.gg/qfrHVvP3 1-403-702-6083 Call and leave a voice mail or send us a text    Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed   Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news   SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/    Tweet Darren https://twitter.com/Grimerica   Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ ART Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru North Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com  

In this episode, we discuss how to have difficult conversations with other trainers who may not share a similar approach to training dogs. This conversation was a response to Mike Shikashio's recent appearance on a trainer's podcast who uses and teaches training with aversive tools. Was it a mistake to “reach across the aisle”? Keeping communication lines openNavigating sensitive conversationsShifting away from the 4 quadrantsUnderstanding emotions related to behaviorDr. Kathy Murphy's bio:Dr Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon and neuroscientist. She graduated from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK in 1999, initially working in mixed clinical practice before studying for two post graduate clinical qualifications with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and Laboratory Animal Science.Links:https://behaviorvets.com/https://www.facebook.com/neuroscienceisawesome/ Resilience Rainbow Tour 2023May 20th: Madison, NJMay 27th: Nova Scotia, CANJune 3rd: Denver, COMike's bio:Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the founder of AggressiveDog.com and focuses on teaching other professionals from around the world on how to successfully work aggression cases. He is a five-term president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and was the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Member of the Year in 2020. Michael is sought after for his expert opinion by numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, New York Post, Fox News, The List TV, Baltimore Sun, WebMD, Women's Health Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, SiriusXM Radio, The Chronicle of the Dog, and Steve Dale's Pet World. He also hosts the popular podcast show “The Bitey End of the Dog” where he chats with the foremost experts on dog aggression. Links:https://aggressivedog.com Aggression in Dogs Online SchoolMike's FBAggression in Dogs FBInstagramLinkedInTikTokYouTubePodcastContact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram

As The Busted Halo Show continues to examine polarization in our world, Father Dave welcomes back friend of the show Carlos Whittaker to discuss his new book, “How to Human: Three Ways to Share Life Beyond What Distracts, Divides, and Disconnects Us.”

One of the big challenges in higher education today is polarization in the classroom, which of course reflects the polarization of the country at large. Professors like Dr. Amy Uelmen are trying to figure out how to encourage their students to speak and listen to each other across divides on complex social issues where there are no easy answers. Amy is a professor at the Georgetown Law Center, where she's also a special assistant to the dean and the director of mission and ministry. Just in case that's not enough to keep her busy, Amy is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Berkley Center on Religion, Peace and World Affairs. Host Mike Jordan Laskey asked her about her work at the intersections of faith, morality and law, and also to see if they could tease out some tips that those of us who aren't in law school could use when trying to connect with people we disagree with on thorny issues. Amy is also a member of the Focolare Movement, a lay ecclesial movement and international organization founded in Italy by Chiara Lubich in 1943. Focolare is centered on Christ's prayer from the Gospel “that they all may be one,” so it's clear to see how Amy's faith life is leading directly to her research and work in the classroom. Learn more about Amy: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/faculty/amelia-j-uelmen/ Essay on dialogue after the January 6 riot: https://canopyforum.org/2021/01/13/whither-dialogue-after-the-capitol-riot/ Learn more about Focolare: https://www.focolare.org/en/ AMDG is a production of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus

Peter Coleman is Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University and Director of the Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution. He's a renowned expert on constructive conflict resolution and sustainable peace, and among many other things, he's also the author of over 100 articles and chapters, as well as multiple books, including The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization.   LINKS: The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization book: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Out-Overcome-Toxic-Polarization/dp/0231197411/ref=sr_1_1?crid=320NUI2UB5TM&keywords=the+way+out+peter+coleman&qid=1675118327&sprefix=the+way+out%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1   Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution:  https://icccr.tc.columbia.edu/   Peter Coleman TIME Magazine article:  https://time.com/6222633/second-civil-war-us-how-to-avoid/   The Abortion Talks docuseries:  https://whatisessential.org/the-abortion-talks   Finding The Way Out Political Courage challenge: https://www.startswith.us/findingthewayout   Edited by Nicole Gibson Music: Soulmates by Yigit Atilla Support the podcast: https://www.peacecatalyst.org/peacemaking-podcast  

David Swanson is pastor of New Community Covenant Church in Chicago and the author Rediscipling the White Church.In this episode, David Swanson helps us think, first, about the challenges of leading our people toward racial healing and equity, and, second, about the kinds of leadership and practices that can help us form our people to be people of healing and equity.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:David Swanson is pastor of New Community Covenant Church in Chicago and the author Rediscipling the White Church.Churches made up of different races and ethnicities often read the Bible differently, and often in ways that don't lead us toward one another.According to David Swanson, there are ways in which our churches have conformed to the patterns of our racialized society.David Swanson realized the church needed a different kind of discipleship, the kind that would bring people of different races together.David intentionally planted his church to be an integrated, multi-racial church.A disciple is someone who follows Jesus in order to become like Jesus to do what Jesus does.David Swanson describes the role of community in overcoming racial injustice.We are called to engage in spiritual practices communally (such as Holy Communion) in ways that bring healing and reconciliation.We can disciple our children by having challenging conversations about race and racism.  Churches can provide resources for these conversations.Over time, children's neutral observations about the color of a person's skin begin to take on a moral weight.David Swanson encourages white pastors to pray for authentic cross-racial friendships.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Books mentioned:Rediscipling the White Church, by David SwansonDavid SwansonWebsite – www.dwswanson.comChurch Leadership InstituteLearn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out the online course, Engaging God's Mission.

Host Reed Galen is joined by Alexander Theodoridis, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. They discuss the current state of polling in the U.S. and how it's evolved from “the golden age”, why our nation finds itself so politically polarized, and what motivates Americans to show up on election day. Plus, Ron DeSantis is an uninteresting presidential candidate. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Brian and Aubrey discuss a recent piece from David French, a study of Hispanic churches from Lifeway Research... and then in a memorable Grinds My Gears, Aubrey goes off on Walgreens' automated phone software and Brian compares biting your cheek to childbirth. LINKS: Activism and Apathy Are Poisoning American Politics Lifeway Research study reveals a picture of Hispanic churches that are newer, younger and more effectively evangelistic than the average U.S. Protestant church.  Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's edition of the Posthoc podcast, you'll hear our conversation with Templeton World Charity Foundation grantee Sander van der Linden, Professor of Social Psychology in Society in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge and Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab. Sander's book Foolproof: Why We Fall for Misinformation and How to Build Immunity will be coming out in February so this will be a sneak-peek into the book. Posthoc artist-in-residence Grace Weber will perform songs from her forthcoming album as well. Grace is an LA-based singer-songwriter, producer and such a very multi-talented artist; she won a Grammy for penning Chance the Rapper's "All We Got" and she continues to soar. This salon is part of Templeton World Charity Foundation's Listening and Learning in a Polarized World initiative. Polarization is a critical obstacle to human flourishing. TWCF supports research for new scientific discoveries that can help humans flourish in a world confronted with increasing polarization

At a time when America is facing immense polarization, there are lessons to be learned from other nations that have faced similar challenges. From South Africa to Northern Ireland, other societies have struggled with intense divisions that nearly tore them apart. What solutions worked for countries like South Africa that Americans can consider to reconcile our own divisions? And what does truth and reconciliation look like here in our own country with its own history of colonization and slavery?rnrnRoelf Meyer is known for his role as the South African government's chief representative in the 1993 negotiations to end apartheid and establish a democratic country. He served in the cabinet of former President Nelson Mandela, and later became secretary-general of the National Party. In 1997 he co-founded the United Democratic Movement. Meyer consulted on international peace processes in Kosovo, Myanmar, Northern Ireland, and Rwanda, among others.rnrnMohammed Bhabha is a former Member of Parliament, qualified attorney, and experienced negotiator. He was part of the African National Congress (ANC) team at the Convention for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA), and later as part of the agreements on the final South African Constitution. Mohammed has worked on transitional and constitutional support projects in Kenya, South Sudan, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Palestine, Bahrain, and Zimbabwe.rnrnJoin the City Club of Cleveland for a conversation led by Carina Van Vliet with the Cleveland Council on World Affairs, and two renowned world leaders who were instrumental in ending apartheid in South Africa on lessons that we can apply to current American divisions.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, we're joined by two South African leaders who worked to end the dictatorship of apartheid. They help us explore the lessons Americans can learn about moving beyond polarization.

This episode is broken into two parts, second part will be out Wednesday. Tom Bodrovics interviews global forecaster and author David Murrin on the topic of the road to war being peppered with polarization. Murrin explains that the human strategy for survival is through social structures, and that wars between a weaker system and a rising system are necessary to create a better outcome. He also explains that war is regulated by the Kondratiev cycle which takes place every 56 years. He then talks about how China is seen as the primary polarizer, with America as the secondary polarizer. He then moves on to discussing Germany and how it has not yet responded with secondary polarization. He believes that Germany's reunification with East Germany was a reverse takeover, and that Germany has been subverted by Putin. Murrin then talks about the UK's response to Russia, and how misguided it is to not be increasing defense spending while at war with Russia. He says that the UK needs to be spending 5% of its budget on defense until the threat of China and Russia is abated. David discusses the importance of lateral thinking, particularly in times of war. He posits that dyslexia and lateral thinking are key qualities that can provide game-winning strategies and are underutilized in the Western world. He explains the concepts of hunter-gatherers and agrarianism, pointing out that when the Western world is in decline, there is a disproportionate number of linear leaders who aren't able to adapt. He then moves on to discuss his five stages of empire model, which is a construct to explain human social systems, and the Kondratiev cycle. Central banks have been unable to predict and manage inflation due to their linear thinking. He argues that the current wave of inflation is likely to lead to further escalation of wars and that China's need for commodities will drive its agenda. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:37 - Polarization & War6:07 - Germany's Response15:30 - Political Oscillations16:53 - Stages of (Empire) Decline27:46 - Disordered Thinkers35:49 - Commodity Cycles Talking Points From This Episode David Murrin discusses the Kondratiev cycle, which takes place every 56 years and regulates war.According to Murrin, dyslexia and lateral thinking are key qualities that can provide game-winning strategies and are underutilized in the Western world.Murrin explains how war is often linked to commodities and how central banks have been unable to predict and manage inflation due to linear thinking. Guest LinksTwitter: https://twitter.com/GlobalForecastrWebsite: https://www.davidmurrin.co.uk/ David Murrin began his unique career in the oil exploration business amongst the jungles of Papua New Guinea and the southwestern Pacific islands. There, he engaged with the numerous tribes of the Sepik River, exploring the mineral composition of the region. Before the age of adventure tourism, this region was highly dangerous, very uncertain and local indigenous groups were often hostile and cannibalistic. David's work with the PNG tribespeople catalyzed his theories on collective human behavior. In the early 1980s, David embarked on a new career, joining JP Morgan in London. Watching his colleges on the trading floors, he quickly identified modern society also behaved collectively. He was sent to New York on JPMs highly rated internal MBA equivalent finance program. Once back in London, he traded FX, bonds, equities, and commodities on JPMs first European Prop desk. In 1991, he founded and managed JPMs highly successful European Market Analysis Group, developing new behavioral investment techniques which were utilized to deploy and manage risk at the highest level of the bank. In 1993, David founded his first hedge fund, Apollo Asset Management, and, in 1997, co-founded Emergent Asset Management as CIO. His primary role was overseeing trading across all fund products as well as being particularly active in the firm's ...

Vicki Flier Hudson is the Chief Collaboration Officer of Highroad Global Services, Inc., a company that exists to release the power of diverse teams. She offers keynote presentations, workshops, and organizational strategies for working successfully across differences. Vicki has a strong track record preparing leaders for global and cross-cultural responsibilities. She has brought training and consulting to companies like Procter & Gamble, IHG, UPS, The Home Depot, The Coca-Cola Company, NASA, Martin Marietta, and many more. She is the author of the book Zen and the Art of Offshoring: How to Build a Collaborative and Profitable Team with Your Partners in India, and a recipient of Kennesaw State University's Instructor of the Year award for International Programs. Vicki is certified in TTI Success Insights DISC and 12 Driving Forces. She is also a certified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), a certified facilitator of the Cultural Detective methodology, and a trained coach through CTI (Co-Active Training Institute). Previously, Vicki supervised and conducted training for Distribution and Manufacturing for Immucor, Inc., a worldwide blood bank automation company with affiliates throughout the globe. She also spent several years as a software analyst specializing in multi-country software implementation.   Vicki has lived and/or worked in Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Nepal, and Thailand. She developed a knack for riding camels, rickshaws, buses, and cement trucks across the globe, and enduring Indian train rides exceeding fifty-five hours at a time. She has traveled in several countries including Austria, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, and Singapore. She is an active member of the Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR) and Japan-America Society of Georgia, and served on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and TAG's International Business Society. In her spare time, Vicki sings and plays guitar in two hard rock bands, Overtime Crew and The Spirit of Rush. Chat Highlights Can you share your story of how you came to realize your passion for global leadership coaching, virtual training, and cross-cultural training? How has the rise of polarization impacted your story and reframed your vision for how you carry out your purpose through your work? How can we seek reconciliatory justice without condemning or dehumanizing people whose beliefs and actions have been harmful either directly or indirectly to our lives? In what ways have you learned to communicate with people across political, cultural, and social beliefs - particularly when those beliefs are vastly different than your own? What advice would you have for leaders to effectively inspire their teams who have diverse and sometimes polarizing viewpoints? Get In TouchVisit High Road Global Services WebsiteFollow Highroaders BlogWatch this powerful story [Video] Using Empathy to Promote Dialogue in a Divided Society by Vicki Flier HudsonFollow Vicki's Band FaceBook Page: The Spirit of RushFollow Vicki on LinkedIn Presented ByInspiredu: Nonprofit Leaders Bridging The Digital Divide | Atlanta, GAAppBarry: Custom Web And Mobile Application Development | Atlanta, GAClassic City Consulting: WordPress Website Development | Atlanta, GAStratfield Consulting: Consulting, Staffing, Recruiting | Atlanta, GA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[1:47] Could the war in Ukraine been prevented?[13:45] What is America's current role in the Russia-Ukraine war?[19:04] Are Russia-Ukraine peace talks possible?[33:01] Redistribution of World powers[42:49] Potential Russia-Ukraine fallout

Polarization. Gun shootings. Politics just for politics. It's all frustrating, scary, and leaves you wondering, can we ever navigate away from it as planet again? Maybe, maybe not, but you never know unless you try. And, it starts with one conversation at a time. It's time for empathy, understanding, and conversations, as hard as that might be, but what's the alternative - another mass shooting? Live from Colorado Springs, Mother of a transgender child and amazing advocate for the LGBTQ+ Community, Kellie Woolf joins me for a candid conversation about having one conversation at a time with those you just don't think you might could have a conversation with in these times that test all of our ability to be civil to one another. About Kellie Kellie Woolf's debut novel, Mount Hope, is set in Topeka, Kansas,where she was born and raised. While she now lives in Colorado With her husband, Steve, and her cat Figgy, Topeka will always be home. She graduated from Seaman High School, and all other children were born at Stormont Vail hospital. Mount Hope Cemetery is the resting place for precious family members, and as a young adult, her first employment experiences crisscrossed the city. Kellie has been a fierce supporter and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Multiple family members on every side, dear friends and herself belong. In this human experience, she believes three things are designed innately for everyone: faith, hope, and love. In this work, she presents all three, with the greatest of these being love. While she is serious about her family, faith, and social justice,you can usually find her laughing with friends and exploring nature. Her adventures include marrying Steve, raising three children, and adopting two teenagers—to say nothing of evading London's subway bombs in 2005, competing in Irish Hard shoe dancing, and being a contestant on Ellen's Game of Games. She is currently acting as co director of a non-profit organization that offers healing and inspiration to today's weary teachers and is working on her second novel. Connect With Kellie Website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn You can also listen to the podcast on…

In today's episode, Gavin Ortlund discusses humility and what it means for Christians to exhibit it in all areas of life. Pride is something everyone understands and has dealt with in life. However, are there still things we don't fully understand about pride? Gavin Ortlund unpacks the misconceptions surrounding both pride and humility in this interview. Gavin Ortlund serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai in Ojai, California. He is the author of several books and runs the popular YouTube channel Truth Unites. Gavin and his wife, Esther, have five children.  To hear more from Gavin Ortlund, check out his book Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness. Read the full transcript of this episode. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

When Paul Pelosi, husband of speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, was attacked, social media erupted with jokes. Why? What is at the heart of such a calloused response to violence? On this episode of The Russell Moore Show, Moore welcomes Elizabeth Neumann to discuss online radicalization, loneliness, and how Christians can navigate an era of political hatred. Formerly the assistant secretary for counterterrorism and threat prevention at the Department of Homeland Security, Neumann is now a commentator on ABC News and the chief strategy officer at Moonshot, a social enterprise working to end online harms ranging from child sexual exploitation to political extremism. Neumann and Moore talk about the environmental factors that are creating the right conditions for political violence in America. They consider the role of online communities in radicalization, the power of rhetoric, and how to build resilience in children and teens. And they candidly address the ways the church has negatively contributed to the modern state of affairs, while also expressing hope and sharing ideas for a better way forward. Resources mentioned in this episode or recommended by the guest include: Ben Sasse, Them Alan Noble, You Are Not Your Own Life After Hate Parents for Peace SCREEN Hate (McCain Institute) Moonshot's Monthly Bulletin Anti-Defamation League's Center on Extremism Center for Strategic and International Studies Report: Pushed to Extremes: Domestic Terrorism amid Polarization and Protest Click here for a trial membership at Christianity Today. “The Russell Moore Show” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producers: Erik Petrik, Russell Moore, and Mike Cosper Host: Russell Moore Producer: Ashley Hales Associate Producers: Abby Perry and Azurae Phelps CT Administration: Christine Kolb Social Media: Kate Lucky Director of Operations for CT Media: Matt Stevens Production Assistance: coreMEDIA Audio Engineer: Kevin Duthu Coordinator: Beth Grabenkort Video Producer: John Roland Theme Song: “Dusty Delta Day” by Lennon Hutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices