Welcome to the More In Common Podcast — where curiosity meets courage.
Hosted by Keith Richardson and Gerren Taylor, this show explores the human side of connection, communication, and emotional intelligence. Every week, we dive deep into real conversations that challenge assumptions, build trust, and help us all navigate complex relationships — at work, at home, and in our communities.
🎙️ From mindful parenting to leadership, political division to self-awareness — we ask the hard questions and model the tools to stay in the conversation when it matters most.
✅ New episodes every Friday
🎧 Listen in for practical insights, heartfelt stories, and a better way to be in the world — together.
🔔 Subscribe now if you’re ready to grow, stay curious, and connect more deeply.
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Welcome to the More In Common Podcast — where curiosity meets courage.
Hosted by Keith Richardson and Gerren Taylor, this show explores the human side of connection, communication, and emotional intelligence. Every week, we dive deep into real conversations that challenge assumptions, build trust, and help us all navigate complex relationships — at work, at home, and in our communities.
🎙️ From mindful parenting to leadership, political division to self-awareness — we ask the hard questions and model the tools to stay in the conversation when it matters most.
✅ New episodes every Friday
🎧 Listen in for practical insights, heartfelt stories, and a better way to be in the world — together.
🔔 Subscribe now if you’re ready to grow, stay curious, and connect more deeply.
Keywords
curiosity, conversations, emotional awareness, relationships, bias, self-improvement, communication, personal growth, understanding, engagement
Summary
In this conversation, Keith and Gerren explore the multifaceted nature of curiosity, emphasizing its importance in personal growth, communication, and relationships. They discuss the difference between genuine and performative curiosity, the challenges of maintaining curiosity in emotionally charged situations, and the role of curiosity in breaking down biases and fostering understanding among individuals. The conversation highlights practical tools for engaging curiosity and the emotional aspects that accompany it, ultimately framing curiosity as an act of love towards oneself and others.
Takeaways
Changing your perspective can help identify real problems.Curiosity is essential for meaningful conversations.Genuine curiosity differs from performative curiosity.Emotional triggers can hinder curiosity.Curiosity can reduce defensiveness in discussions.Understanding someone's story fosters deeper connections.Curiosity helps dismantle biases and stereotypes.Curiosity requires courage and emotional awareness.Asking the right questions reveals genuine curiosity.Curiosity is an act of love towards others.
Chapters
00:00 Changing Perspectives: The Importance of Curiosity04:07 Performative vs. Genuine Curiosity07:09 The Challenges of Being Curious09:54 Curiosity in Emotional States12:59 Deepening Relationships Through Curiosity15:52 Navigating Difficult Conversations18:38 Curiosity and Group Dynamics21:31 The Role of Curiosity in Bias Reduction24:31 Curiosity as an Act of Love
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More In Common
Welcome to the More In Common Podcast — where curiosity meets courage.
Hosted by Keith Richardson and Gerren Taylor, this show explores the human side of connection, communication, and emotional intelligence. Every week, we dive deep into real conversations that challenge assumptions, build trust, and help us all navigate complex relationships — at work, at home, and in our communities.
🎙️ From mindful parenting to leadership, political division to self-awareness — we ask the hard questions and model the tools to stay in the conversation when it matters most.
✅ New episodes every Friday
🎧 Listen in for practical insights, heartfelt stories, and a better way to be in the world — together.
🔔 Subscribe now if you’re ready to grow, stay curious, and connect more deeply.
