Breaking Through Gridlock: The Power of Conversation in a Polarized World

Think about the last time you tried to talk with someone who didn't already agree with you about issues that matter most. How well did it go? These conversations are vital but too often get stuck. They become contentious or we avoid them because we fear they might. What if in these difficult conversations we could stay true to ourselves while enriching relationships and creating powerful pathways forward? What if our divergent values provided healthy fuel for dialogue and innovation instead of gridlock and polarization? Jason Jay and Gabriel Grant invite us into a spirit of serious play laughing at ourselves while moving from self-reflection to action. Using enlightening exercises and rich examples Breaking through Gridlock helps us become aware of the role we unwittingly play in getting conversations stuck. It empowers us to share what really matters – with anyone anywhere – so that together we can create positive change in our families organizations communities and society.

Paperback: 240 pages

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers; 1 edition (May 22 2017)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1626568952

ISBN-13: 978-1626568952

Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces