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CM 132: Donna Hicks on the Surprising Effects of Dignity
CM 132: Donna Hicks on the Surprising Effects of Dignity
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45 minutes
Released:
Apr 28, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
How can we
ensure we not only respect people’s dignity, but also protect our own?
Violations of
dignity lie at the heart of many conflicts, from the global stage to the corner
office. Yet, dignity is a concept we rarely discuss.
Donna Hicks, author of the book, Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture that Brings out the Best in People, believes it all starts with understanding the difference between dignity and respect: “Respect is something that has to be earned, whereas dignity is something that each and every one of us deserves. We are born with it.”
Drawing on her extensive experience in international conflict resolution, and insights from psychology and neuroscience, she shares the essential elements of dignity and how to respond effectively when our dignity is violated. And she explains the importance of learning these skills in today’s workplace.
In this interview, Donna also reveals how past behavior can prevent us from leading with dignity: “If you want to lead your life with dignity, one of the things that I think gets in the way of that is feeling ashamed and embarrassed by the ways in which we’ve violated people’s dignity.”
Donna is a conflict resolution specialist who has facilitated diplomatic efforts in the Middle East and other high-conflict regions. She’s also an associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. Her first book is titled, Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict.
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You can learn more about Curious Minds Host and Creator, Gayle Allen @CuriousGayle and www.gayleallen.net.
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ensure we not only respect people’s dignity, but also protect our own?
Violations of
dignity lie at the heart of many conflicts, from the global stage to the corner
office. Yet, dignity is a concept we rarely discuss.
Donna Hicks, author of the book, Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture that Brings out the Best in People, believes it all starts with understanding the difference between dignity and respect: “Respect is something that has to be earned, whereas dignity is something that each and every one of us deserves. We are born with it.”
Drawing on her extensive experience in international conflict resolution, and insights from psychology and neuroscience, she shares the essential elements of dignity and how to respond effectively when our dignity is violated. And she explains the importance of learning these skills in today’s workplace.
In this interview, Donna also reveals how past behavior can prevent us from leading with dignity: “If you want to lead your life with dignity, one of the things that I think gets in the way of that is feeling ashamed and embarrassed by the ways in which we’ve violated people’s dignity.”
Donna is a conflict resolution specialist who has facilitated diplomatic efforts in the Middle East and other high-conflict regions. She’s also an associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. Her first book is titled, Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict.
The Host
You can learn more about Curious Minds Host and Creator, Gayle Allen @CuriousGayle and www.gayleallen.net.
Episode Links
@drdonnahicks
Nelson Mandela and Archibishop Desmond Tutu
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
What Google Learned from Its Quest to Build the Perfect Team by Charles Duhigg
The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmondson
An Everyone Culture by Robert Kegan
No Hard Feelings by Lis Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, Episode 124 of Curious Minds
William James’ I vs Me
Barbara Frederickson
Simple Ways to Support the Podcast
If you enjoy the podcast, there are three simple ways you can support our work. First, subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode. Second, tell a friend or family member. You’ll always have someone to talk to about the interview. Third, rate and review the podcast wherever you subscribe. You’ll be helping listeners find their next podcast.
A Short List of Places Where You Can Find Curious Minds:
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iTunes
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Released:
Apr 28, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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