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In this insightful episode, Justin Jones-Fosu, author of "I Respectfully Disagree: How to

Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World," shares his expertise on

navigating challenging conversations.

Justin Jones-Fosu is the founder and CEO of Work Meaningful, a company dedicated to helping organizations create cultures of belonging and inclusion. He is a prolific speaker, delivering 50 to 60 talks a year, and is known for his engaging and insightful presentations. Justin is also an accomplished author, with his book 'I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World' offering a guide for navigating tough conversations at work and beyond.

“We can vehemently disagree with someone's ideology and yet still passionately pursue their humanity.” – Justin Jones-Fosu

Key Takeaways

-What is the first step in having difficult conversations?

-How can leaders encourage open disagreement in the workplace?

-What is the 'Power of 3' in conversations?

-How should you handle a conversation that turns disrespectful? -

-What is a common mistake leaders make in disagreements?

#workplace #humanresources #hr #difficultemployees #workplaceculture #managers #SalesCred #AdMall #TeamTrait #managesmarter #salesfuel #cleesmith

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273: Respectful Disagreement with Justin Jones-Fosu

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In this insightful episode, Justin Jones-Fosu, author of "I Respectfully Disagree: How to

Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World," shares his expertise on

navigating challenging conversations.

“We can vehemently disagree with someone's ideology and yet still passionately pursue their humanity.” – Justin Jones-Fosu

Key Takeaways

-What is the first step in having difficult conversations?

-How can leaders encourage open disagreement in the workplace?

-What is the 'Power of 3' in conversations?

-How should you handle a conversation that turns disrespectful? -

-What is a common mistake leaders make in disagreements?

#workplace #humanresources #hr #difficultemployees #workplaceculture #managers #SalesCred #AdMall #TeamTrait #managesmarter #salesfuel #cleesmith

Connect with Justin Jones-Fosu

https://workmeaningful.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/iworkmeaningful/

https://www.amazon.com/Respectfully-Disagree-Difficult-Conversations-Divided/dp/152300651X

Connectwith Manage Smarter Hosts

· Website: ManageSmarter.com

· LinkedIn: Audrey Strong

· LinkedIn: C.Lee Smith

Connect with SalesFuel

· Website: http://salesfuel.com/

· Twitter: @SalesFuel

· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/

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