Sept. 24, 2024

How to Disagree Without Destroying Relationships

Are you trying to figure out how to discuss politics without ruining relationships? Many of us struggle to have respectful conversations about sensitive topics, especially politics. This fear of conflict can negatively impact our mental health and...

Are you trying to figure out how to discuss politics without ruining relationships?

Many of us struggle to have respectful conversations about sensitive topics, especially politics.

This fear of conflict can negatively impact our mental health and relationships.

In this episode you'll learn a simple 5-step framework for respectful disagreement, discover how to separate ideas from people's identities, and gain tools to navigate tough conversations while maintaining healthy relationships.

Listen now to transform how you engage in difficult discussions and become a more effective communicator.

Topics discussed:

  • The impact of political polarization on mental health
  • Challenges of discussing sensitive topics
  • Philip Blackett's 5-step framework for respectful disagreement
  • Separating ideas from personal identity
  • Focusing on facts and logic in debates
  • Showing good sportsmanship after disagreements
  • Maintaining relationships despite differing views
  • The importance of curiosity and understanding in discussions
  • Controlling what's within your power during political debates
  • Balancing engagement with political news and personal well-being

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mental Health and Politics
03:10 Navigating Political Conversations
05:53 Framework for Disagreeing Respectfully
08:47 Applying the Five-Step Framework
12:07 The Importance of Understanding Perspectives

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Philip Blackett

Author / Consultant / Entrepreneur

Philip Blackett is an author, consultant and entrepreneur who previously has worked with FedEx, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Chick-Fil-A. He got his Masters of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, his MBA from Harvard Business School and his Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Political Science and Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

His writings have previously been featured in Business Insider, Entrepreneur magazine, Forbes and LinkedIn. When Philip is not fulfilling his purpose to Grow God’s People, Grow God’s Businesses and Grow God’s Kingdom, he enjoys reading, cheering on his Tar Heels, and raising his twin daughters with his wife Mayra.

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