Ep. 441 Finding Healthy Heat with Priya Parker
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Ep. 441 Finding Healthy Heat with Priya Parker

B1IntermediateSeptember 9, 202659 min

Today on The Stacks, we’re joined by facilitator, strategic advisor, and best-selling author, Priya Parker to talk about her new book, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict. In this book, Priya draws on research and her personal experience as a conflict facilitator to explore the ways that building healthy conflict can strengthen our friendships, relationships, and communities. We talk about how to build spaces that can thrive with conflict, , why “renovation” is a powerful model for approaching fights, and why it’s important to prioritize both self-help and group help. Our book club pick for...

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Hey listeners, before we dive into today's episode, I just wanted to let you know, I am back teaching my Understanding Shakespeare class online. It is a six-week course that begins Wednesday, September 23rd, and it is all about learning how to read and understand the work of William Shakespeare. Each class is 90 minutes. We're going to be reading one of my favorite Shakespeare

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plays, Richard III. We will focus on three main components that you can find in all of his work. Verse, antithesis, and argument. These elements are crucial to unlocking Shakespeare's work, giving you the confidence you need to read

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and enjoy these plays on your own. So if you're interested in learning a little bit more about the bard, join me by going to thestaxpodcast.com slash understanding dash Shakespeare.

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