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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2025 · 23 MIN

273: Respectful Disagreement with Justin Jones-Fosu

from Manage Smarter · host C. Lee Smith and Audrey Strong

In this insightful episode, Justin Jones-Fosu, author of "I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World," shares his expertise on navigating challenging conversations.   Justin Jones-Fosu is the founder and CEO of Work Meaningful, a company dedicated to helping organizations create cultures of belonging and inclusion. He is a prolific speaker, delivering 50 to 60 talks a year, and is known for his engaging and insightful presentations. Justin is also an accomplished author, with his book 'I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World' offering a guide for navigating tough conversations at work and beyond.   “We can vehemently disagree with someone's ideology and yet still passionately pursue their humanity.” – Justin Jones-Fosu   Key Takeaways   -What is the first step in having difficult conversations? -How can leaders encourage open disagreement in the workplace? -What is the 'Power of 3' in conversations? -How should you handle a conversation that turns disrespectful? - -What is a common mistake leaders make in disagreements?   #workplace #humanresources #hr #difficultemployees #workplaceculture #managers #SalesCred #AdMall #TeamTrait #managesmarter #salesfuel #cleesmith   Connect with Justin Jones-Fosu  https://workmeaningful.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/iworkmeaningful/ https://www.amazon.com/Respectfully-Disagree-Difficult-Conversations-Divided/dp/152300651X   Connectwith Manage Smarter Hosts   ·         Website: ManageSmarter.com  ·         LinkedIn: Audrey Strong                                                                    ·         LinkedIn: C.Lee Smith     Connect with SalesFuel ·         Website: http://salesfuel.com/  ·         Twitter: @SalesFuel  ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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