<p><em>Welcome to Day 5 of our special '7 Days of Sanity' series, where we navigate the emotional landscape of election season with practical strategies for maintaining peace and connection.</em></p><p>Today’s episode focuses on <strong>finding common ground</strong> to build bridges rather than walls. Building on yesterday’s lesson about deep listening, Shawna Corden discusses how to identify and emphasize shared values and interests, even in the most challenging conversations.</p><p><br></p><p>Highlights:</p><p><br></p><p>1. <strong>Connect on Shared Values</strong>: Identify common interests, such as family, community, or shared experiences, to create a foundation for conversation.</p><p><br></p><p>2. <strong>Approach with Intention</strong>: Seek to connect, not win. Express the value you place on the relationship.</p><p><br></p><p>3. <strong>Use Collaborative Language</strong>: To foster connection, use phrases like “I agree” or “I also find this important.”</p><p><br></p><h3>Homework for Today:</h3><p>Engage in one conversation where you consciously seek and build on shared values. Notice the shift this approach brings to the interaction.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us tomorrow for Day 6 as we continue our journey to stay grounded during this intense time. Until then, take care of yourself and those around you.</p><p><br></p><p>Shawna’s book, on sale this week, offers deeper insights and practical discussion tips to foster psychological safety and effective communication. It is available on <strong>Audible</strong> and other platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Link to the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/e4jCJ1W</p>

Playbook For Performance

Shawna Corden

7 Days of Sanity - Day 5: Finding Common Ground – Building Bridges, Not Walls

NOV 2, 20247 MIN
Playbook For Performance

7 Days of Sanity - Day 5: Finding Common Ground – Building Bridges, Not Walls

NOV 2, 20247 MIN

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<p><em>Welcome to Day 5 of our special '7 Days of Sanity' series, where we navigate the emotional landscape of election season with practical strategies for maintaining peace and connection.</em></p><p>Today’s episode focuses on <strong>finding common ground</strong> to build bridges rather than walls. Building on yesterday’s lesson about deep listening, Shawna Corden discusses how to identify and emphasize shared values and interests, even in the most challenging conversations.</p><p><br></p><p>Highlights:</p><p><br></p><p>1. <strong>Connect on Shared Values</strong>: Identify common interests, such as family, community, or shared experiences, to create a foundation for conversation.</p><p><br></p><p>2. <strong>Approach with Intention</strong>: Seek to connect, not win. Express the value you place on the relationship.</p><p><br></p><p>3. <strong>Use Collaborative Language</strong>: To foster connection, use phrases like “I agree” or “I also find this important.”</p><p><br></p><h3>Homework for Today:</h3><p>Engage in one conversation where you consciously seek and build on shared values. Notice the shift this approach brings to the interaction.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us tomorrow for Day 6 as we continue our journey to stay grounded during this intense time. Until then, take care of yourself and those around you.</p><p><br></p><p>Shawna’s book, on sale this week, offers deeper insights and practical discussion tips to foster psychological safety and effective communication. It is available on <strong>Audible</strong> and other platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Link to the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/e4jCJ1W</p>