Encouragementology
Encouragementology
Finding Common Ground, Seeking to Understand
Finding Common Ground, Seeking to Understand
Finding Common Ground, Seeking to Understand
Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Join Kendell Boysen on Encouragementology as she explores finding common ground, empathy, and overcoming biases in relationships.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding initial judgment as a natural defence mechanism
- Exploring the concept of finding common ground and its role in conflict resolution
- Practical tips for finding common ground with strangers and acquaintances
- Challenging limiting beliefs and embracing change
- Insights on accepting influence in relationships and fostering healthy dynamics
Strive to be a connection others want to make.
Ever feel like you're constantly butting heads with people? Maybe it's time to find some common ground. In this episode of Encouragementology, Kendell Boysen invites you to set aside your biases and open your heart to truly understand others. Kendell acknowledges that initial judgments are natural—our brains are wired for them. But what happens next is up to you. Are you ready to tear down those walls of preconceived notions and explore who people really are?
Kendell shares her own struggles with unfair judgments and how easy it is to pigeonhole people before getting to know them. This episode dives into the art of finding common ground—a shared interest or belief that can unite even the most different individuals. Kendell explains how this approach can resolve conflicts, build empathy, and avoid the pitfalls of echo chambers. She also offers practical tips on how to engage in small talk and storytelling to connect with strangers and acquaintances.
You'll learn the difference between negotiating and finding common ground, and why respect, empathy, and clear communication are crucial for reaching agreements. Kendell also touches on how our belief systems shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, urging listeners to challenge their limiting beliefs and embrace change. The episode wraps up with insights on accepting influence in relationships, emphasizing the importance of being responsive and yielding to create win-win situations.
Kendell encourages you to share your unique gifts and strive to be someone others want to connect with. This episode is packed with wisdom for personal and professional growth, fostering self-awareness, empathy, and healthy relationship dynamics.