CHAPTER 1 Three Stories and a Why

Why Should You Respectfully Disagree, Anyway?

In this chapter you will encounter a succession of stories that are based on real-life conversations, interviews, and situations my team has uncovered in our learning experiences, but some items have been changed to protect the identities of those involved. If you skipped the Introduction, consider going back and reading it, as it sets the tone for how to engage with the book and the premise of more respectful disagreements. Read these stories and identify if you relate to any aspects in your personal or professional life.

JEN, ALISHA, AND A MOVIE

In the hushed quiet of the evening, Jen picked up the phone. It was Alisha, her confidant, her ally, a woman who shared ...

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