Michael McQueen is author of "Mindstuck: Mastering the Art of Changing Minds." He's also the author of 9 other books and is an internationally renowned keynote speaker.

EPISODE OUTLINE:

00:00 Introduction
02:11 Barriers to Effective Communication
03:18 The Importance of Being Present and Genuine
07:32 The Role of Curiosity in Overcoming Barriers
09:26 Creating a Conducive Environment for Meaningful Conversations
00:56 Challenges of Engaging in Productive Conversations
10:41 The Importance of Nuance and Curiosity
27:32 The Impact of Social Media on Polarization
35:49 Finding Common Ground and Points of Agreement
43:29 Building Connections through Openness and Humility
51:22 Conclusion

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Michael' Website: https://michaelmcqueen.net

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