2 Sides of 1 Coin: Having Conversations in Polarizing and Pressure-Filled Times (Portland)

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Let’s face it, many conversations go sideways. Many of us feel “squeezed” in these polarizing times, and shocking data shows that this tension is seeping into the workplace and costing companies millions. With the rise of social media, political polarization, the new reality of work from home, and the Great Resignation… we are experiencing our peers or team in a whole new way. For instance, we see the inside of their homes, hear their dogs bark, witness what matters to them on their feeds and on the walls of their house… and sometimes we even hear the toilet flush! How can we engage optimally with people in this new paradigm, especially if they hold different perspectives, values, and beliefs… and sometimes seem to be on a “whole other planet?” 

NAO invites you to join us for an important, interactive conversation with Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary, co-authors of Bridge the Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools to Transform Work Relationships from Challenging to Collaborative and TEDx speakers. Jennifer and Katie know the power of collaboration between diverse, talented, and smart people. They use their own tools and practice what they preach! By embracing their own energetic dichotomies: Conservative/Liberal; Country/Rock-n-Roll; Christian/Buddhist; and Executive/Creative, they help diverse people and teams connect authentically and purposefully. This event is a “Don’t-Miss” for anyone wanting to work across differences and build bridges toward more collaborative and understanding workplace relationships.