Mastering the Art of Difficult Conversations (with Anna Sale)

The Next Big Idea

Next Big Idea Club

Social Sciences, Society & Culture, Education, Science

4.4 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 23 November 2023

⏱️ 65 minutes

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A lot of us run away from tough conversations. Anna Sale runs toward them. For nearly a decade, as the host of the podcast “Death, Sex & Money,” she has been having searching conversations about “the things we think about a lot and need to talk about more.” Today, Anna reminds us — with her trademark warmth, curiosity, and candor — how to have those difficult conversations. (This episode originally aired in July 2021.) --- • Looking for a holiday gift for the most curious person in your life? How about a Next Big Idea Club membership! Use the code GIFT75 at www.nextbigideaclub.com for $75 off a gift subscription.

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0:51.0	This is the next big idea. I'm Rufus Kiskam. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I like to think of today as a national holiday of conversation, a time when we come together to reflect on the year behind us and plan for the one ahead,
1:06.0	to opine about the state of our nation, the state of our families.
1:10.1	These are Grab the Third Rail conversations,
1:12.7	and let's be honest, they often end badly.
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1:29.0	seldom meet, she wrote, which has a positive effect on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of all family members.
1:37.0	She adds, by speaking up and asking questions, you're not only advocating for your values, but also fostering a space where different perspectives and open discourse are celebrated.
1:48.0	Speaking up, it's not always easy, is it?
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