[REPLAY] I Respectfully Disagree: The Lost Art of Disagreeing Well | Justin Jones-Fosu

This podcast is part of the Clear Intentions series of the show.

In this episode, we’re joined by speaker and author Justin Jones-Fosu to explore how respectful disagreement can be a powerful antidote to today’s growing loneliness epidemic. With half of Americans reporting just three or fewer close friends, we examine how fear of judgment, cancel culture, and surface-level conversations are driving disconnection. Justin unpacks concepts like the “dotted line dilemma” and the “illusion of asymmetric insight,” showing how our assumptions often block true connection. He also shares practical strategies to foster curiosity, embrace open-hearted dialogue, and stay present—even when we disagree. This conversation is a compelling reminder that we don’t have to agree to connect—we just have to keep talking.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
• Book: What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah and Dr. Bruce Perry
• Connect with Justin:
• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Book: I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World

About Justin |

Justin Jones-Fosu brings energy everywhere—whether scaling one of the famed 7 Summits, dancing with his wife, or chasing after his four turbocharged kids. But his real passion? Elevating workplaces, one keynote, one training, and one course at a time.

As the CEO of Work. Meaningful. Justin delivers 50+ keynotes a year, helping organizations climb higher with enchanting employee experience through meaningful engagement, belonging, and leadership that actually sticks.

An author and workplace researcher, he’s written Your WHY Matters NOW, The Inclusive Mindset, and his latest, I Respectfully Disagree, a guide to navigating tough conversations in a divided world.

With humor, insight, and research-backed wisdom, Justin doesn’t just speak—he creates experiences that leave participants not just informed but transformed.

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