About this episode
Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?? Click here for your customized podcast playlistMy guest today is Justin Jones-Fosu, who is the CEO of Work. Meaningful., an organization dedicated to transforming corporate culture by fostering mindset, purpose, and performance. Justin is also the author of I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World — a timely guide for navigating the conflicts that seem unavoidable in today’s polarized world.In our conversation, we explore the growing divisions in workplaces and beyond, unpacking why disagreements so often escalate into toxicity. Justin sheds light on why initiatives like DEI, despite their good intentions, sometimes fall short and how rethinking our approach to conflict could make a difference.We discuss the core of his philosophy: seeing disagreements not as battles to be won but as opportunities to understand and respect others, even when we don’t see eye to eye. Justin shares actionable strategies and mindset shifts from his book, offering a way to approach disagreements that prioritize respect, collaboration, and mutual understanding.This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to engage in conflict with clarity and compassion, whether at work or in everyday life.Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn:Why the DEI initiative isn't workingKEY TAKEAWAY: People are less likely to engage in solutions if they feel they aren't part of it at allHow to engage with someone who has a different perspective from youKEY TAKEAWAY: Conflict management starts before any disagreement occursThe Five Pillars of Bridging the DivideThe type of questions to ask to transform conversations to meaningful onesWhat is disrespectful agreement and how it may be sneaking into your conversationsHow to respectfully disagree when it's difficult to do soHow our brains work against us in conflictsHow to listen effectively in conflictsHow to approach and resolve a disagreement when either party are leaning towards avoiding itHow NOT to start the conversation with someone who has a different perspectiveWhat to do if the other person's perspective challenges your core fundamental valuesKEY TAKEAWAY: Even if we're clo
