Prioritizing Relationships
Kern emphasizes the importance of prioritizing relationships over being right during difficult conversations. He argues that a resilient relationship is crucial for navigating these challenges, as being "right" can often hinder genuine connection. The conversation highlights the need for a deeper understanding of one another, even in long-standing relationships, suggesting that true engagement requires dropping our egos and fostering a desire to connect.In this clip
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Kern Beare — How to Have a Difficult Conversation — #4 in the SOS Election Series.
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How can empathy transform difficult conversations?
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Can you explain the concept mentioned by Jordan Peterson in the episode Highly Sensitive People, How to Repair, and Talking About Talking: November Mailbag, where he says that when you get in a fight with your spouse, you should ask what the goal is and that it's about connection?