This TED Business podcast features a compelling talk by 17-year-old Shreya Joshi, the founder of Project Teal, who discusses the significance of having tough conversations with those who hold different views. Joining her is Modupe Akinola, who shares practical strategies for facilitating these discussions. Joshi shares her personal journey of changing her perspective on the death penalty through respectful dialogue, highlighting the importance of listening and learning instead of simply trying to win arguments. Akinola encourages reframing "difficult conversations" as "transformational conversations," offering actionable tips, like using impact statements and the acronym "WAIT" (Why Am I Talking?) to foster active listening. The central message advocates for building bridges through empathetic communication.
