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How can we disagree with one another, respectfully and productively? In this thoughtful talk, team builder Matt Trombley reflects on “agonism” — the tendency to take a rigid stance on issues — and shares why finding aspects of agreement can be the first step in resolving conflict. “When you can find even the smallest bit of common ground with somebody, it allows you to understand the beautiful wonder and complexity and majesty of the other person,” he says.
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gridsleep
July 17, 2020 at 2:36 pm
A corollary of common ground is the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
firas ismeel
July 17, 2020 at 2:41 pm
your’e life begins at the end of comfort zone…
The Chillout - Lofi Collector
July 17, 2020 at 3:04 pm
helllo everyoner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
huy nguyenanh
July 19, 2020 at 2:22 pm
we say hello everyone not helllo everyoner ok. you are wrong!!!!!!!!!!
Mike Volta
July 17, 2020 at 3:57 pm
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Brianna Cooper
July 17, 2020 at 5:36 pm
I really appreciate Matt’s view. He demonstrates the true love and equality that exemplifies the essence the christian faith- what it should be. He seems to truly practice the faith he professes. I left the church years ago and often feel reticence when hearing a faith based message but I didn’t feel that way when Mr.Trombley spoke.
Sophie Proulx
July 17, 2020 at 8:26 pm
I own the 6th comment
Some Random Person
July 17, 2020 at 9:24 pm
Amazing
day6creation breathing
July 18, 2020 at 12:09 am
you know your saying things your grandfather told your mom to do but she didn’t listen…
Canice Chan
July 18, 2020 at 3:25 pm
i am not sure what is your meaning of taking an example of Hong Kong. (2.54″). I hope you really know what Hong Kong people are really suffering, before making a conclusion like this.
Murat Sevinç
July 19, 2020 at 1:01 am
Such a nice speech..
burns268
July 19, 2020 at 2:27 am
E M P A T H Y
and
E F F O R T
Inazuma65
July 19, 2020 at 5:05 pm
This guy claims to be Christian, but he cuts his hair and shaves his face. Lol. Actions speak louder than words, man. Would be nice if you could stop bullshitting us, that’s all.
Erik
July 19, 2020 at 5:57 pm
sorry, there is no intelligent designer and if u believe in that, your belief is grounded on logical mistakes
E J
July 20, 2020 at 3:34 pm
You can’t provide proof of no intelligent designer nor can anyone prove to you existence of one? Even Stephen Hawking said there seems to be evidence of design due to the order of the universe. Do you really believe order from disorder? It’s fine if you do. We all deserve free choice and respect.
Erik
July 20, 2020 at 7:33 pm
there is literally no reason in trying to believe in something that can’t be disproven. All religion just has its foundations on phenomenons that couldnt be explained at the time, why would it be different with this one.
Susan Wright
July 21, 2020 at 8:47 pm
I’m not religious but I know people who sincerely are. Why should I try to take that away from them anymore then they insist I believe too?
Erik
July 21, 2020 at 9:02 pm
what benefits do religion give to people? values and morals? read the bible again and you will figure out that you dont wanna be with a person that behaves like its advocated in the bible or other religious texts. Also i think behaving morally because you are afraid of judgement day is quite questionable. Community? there are lots of other communities that are not founded on some made up belief.
Susan Wright
July 21, 2020 at 9:27 pm
Erik I think it gives people hope
khawla Al Hafiz
July 19, 2020 at 8:09 pm
Well you said something I really believe in it (concentrating on common things between us) I absolutely agree with him.
Diversity is life nature so if we take it as reason to hate each other is will be an awful thing. Life is about accepting and sharing.
If you see one colour is not like if you see many different colours !!! Diversity is grace and beauty.
Startup Funding Event Global
July 20, 2020 at 3:00 am
Great speech! I definitely always look for common ground.. 🙂
motohisa osaki
July 20, 2020 at 4:36 am
中国語の学習と数学と数理経済学の学習をして中華人民共和国の国家主席になります。
motohisa osaki
July 20, 2020 at 4:36 am
大学院では数学を学びたいです。