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The Exhausted Majority: A Call to Action with Diana Mclain Smith


My Perfect Failure: The Exhausted Majority: A Call to Action with Diana Mclain Smith

About Diana
Diana McLain Smith is a renowned thought leader, and systems change expert who has spent the past 35+ years helping organizations transform conflict into a constructive force for change. In her new book Remaking the Space Between Us: How Citizens Can Work Together to Build a Better Future for All , Diana brings her unique expertise to our current social and political rift. She offers tools and insights to help people better relate to those on the opposite side of their political spectrum and to work together to find solutions to our most pressing challenges.


Are you tired of the constant division and polarization? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges facing our society with the incredible Diana Mclain Smith.
Diana, the author of Remaking the Space Between Us, shares her inspiring journey from a grassroots community organizer in the 1960s to a leading voice in bridging divides today. We explore how she found her passion for healing conflict and the spark that ignited her to write this groundbreaking book.



Discover how Diana defines the "Exhausted Majority" and why she believes they hold the key to creating a better future. We discuss the impact of our media consumption on societal divisions and explore practical steps we can take to foster understanding and cooperation.
From the importance of citizen-led initiatives to the power of finding common ground, Diana offers invaluable insights and inspiration. Learn about organizations like the Constructive Dialogue Institute and Braver Angles that are working to build a more united world.
Get ready to be challenged, inspired, and empowered. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to make a positive impact on their community.


00:00 Introduction
03:03 We discuss how Diana came up with the title of her book “Remaking the Space Between Us: How Citizens Can Work Together to Build a Better Future for All”
03:35 The spark of adrenaline we feel when we have an idea.
04:47 Diana explains her introduction to healing conflict started in the 1960’s in Boston.
05:56 Diana discusses working as a community organiser in the 1960’s.
09:35 Diana explains how conflict can be a constructive force for change.
11:03 Diana explains who the “Exhausted Majority” are and the opportunity they have to impact the minority with extreme vantage points.
14:54 Diana explains today we have greater choice where we get our news and can access news that will inform and engage us.
16:28 Conflict will not go away, but we can improve our ability to handle conflict creatively and constructively can improve.
18:14 Diana lists a number of groups and organisations that focus on people’s common ground to appreciate the point of views of others.
21:43 Diana today we must be able to co-operate within groups and across groups to survive.
23:53 We discuss the US political initiative “The Committee for the modernisation of Congress”
28:05 To move forward and bridge the gap we need to breakout of our own insulated groups.
32:07 Diana provides examples of citizen led initiatives that have been successful.
34:00 Diana explains we must begin to see the power we all have as citizens.
36:34 We all need to become aware of the way we have been socialised to believe certain vantage points.
40:08 Diana mentions the “Constructive Dialogue Institute” and Braver Angles”
41:22 Diana explains why she is hopeful.
45:24 Passion and how far passion can take us.
47:12 How to findout more about Diana.
48:44 Diana reveals her 3 inspirational people she would invite for dinner.



In this episode, you'll learn:
• How to identify and overcome the barriers to unity
• The importance of finding common ground
• The power of citizen-led initiatives
• Practical steps to create positive change
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution.



Links to Diana
Remaking The Space: https://www.remakingthespace.org/
Action Design: https://actiondesign.com/


Order Book: Remaking The Space Between us:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962202313?...

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