Embracing Differences

Hey there, overachiever! We see you and we love you. In fact, we let our curiosity guide us too. That’s why we’ve created this list of extras for you. Check out what we are listening to, reading, watching, and trying to continue your Un-Learning.

 
 

Listen

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Take 40 minutes to check out Hidden Brain’s review of some social science research around the power of diversity in generating more creative outputs. 

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As you fumble through healthy tension as a team, you are bound to make mistakes. Take an hour or two to listen to this podcast by Brene Brown & Hariet Lerner on how to apologize. 

 

Watch

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Why We Should Argue in front of Our Kids

A 2 minute reminder from Adam Grant & The Atlantic about why we struggle with conflict and how we need to encourage it, even at a very young age. 

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3 minute clip from Conscious Leadership about the power of curiosity over the need to be right.

 

Read

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Why We Should be Disagreeing More at Work

A few minute HBR read about why conflict is important and should be embraced.

Craving a new philosophy around feedback? Need to get better at giving feedback and having tough conversations? Try spending a few days reading Kim Scott’s Radical Candor. 

 
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When we move away from healthy conflict into drama, it’s time for a conversation. Try Conscious Leadership’s Fact vs. Story framework to help facilitate a productive dialogue. 

CQ is a globally recognized way of assessing and improving effectiveness in culturally diverse situations. It’s rooted in rigorous, academic research conducted across more than 100 countries. Take a few minutes to poke around their site.

 
 

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