Talk EXTREMES – Remaking the Space Between Us with Dr. Diana McLain Smith (ep.176)
Extreme opinion seems to be the norm. How many times have you consciously avoided a conversation about social or political views? “Remaking the Space Between Us” author Dr. Diana McLain Smith shares her insights with Andrea about how to start the conversation in an environment when toxic polarization is standard. DIANA SMITH Book: “Remaking the Space Between Us: How Citizens Can Work Together to Build a Better Future For Us All“ – https://amzn.to/4hIM1uw Article: Diana Smith & Amy Edmondson “Too Hot to Handle: How to Manage Relationship Conflict”. California Management Review – https://www.iths.org/wp-content/uploads/Too-Hot-to-Handle.pdf University of Toronto Rotman magazine – https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/news-events-and-ideas/rotman-management-magazine/back-issues/2008/fall-2008—the-future-of-capital-/ Diana’s 3 Recos: Podcast: “The Bullwark”, Sarah Longwell – https://podcast.thebulwark.com/hosts/sarah-longwell Book: “And There was Light” John Meacham – https://amzn.to/3YIImnR Documentary. “I Am Not Your Negro” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5804038/ DIANA SMITH’S RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: “Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life” Jeff -Wetzler – https://amzn.to/3CnOGtu Sharon Says So (Instagram) – https://www.instagram.com/sharonsaysso/?hl=en Solutions Journalism Network – https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/ Reuters – https://www.reuters.com/ More in Common – https://www.moreincommon.com/ Listen First Project – https://www.listenfirstproject.org/ One Small Step – https://onesmallstep.com/ Starts With Us – https://startswith.us/ CONNECT WITH ANDREA & TALK ABOUT TALK * Website: TalkAboutTalk.com Communication Coaching Newsletter: https://talkabouttalk.com/newsletter LinkedIn Andrea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ LinkedIn TalkAboutTalk: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkabouttalk/ YouTube Channel: @talkabouttalkyoutube TRANSCRIPT Meet Dr. Diana McLain Smith. I’ve interviewed a lot of high IQ folks here at the talk about talk podcast. But I have to say, Diana is off the charts. I met Diana when Amy Edmondson recommended that I read Diana’s book, entitled “Re-Making the Space Between Us.” This book is chalk full of relevant history, more current stories, and incredible insight. In the next 45 minutes, you’re going to hear my conversation with Diana Smith, and my summary of what we can do to help us re-make the space between us.