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Julia Minson | Harvard Professor

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Decision scientist @harvardkennedyschool
Negotiations Professor
Author | Speaker | Researcher
My new book “How to disagree better” 👇🏼

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You might think you know conflict, but chances are you have never heard of "naive realism," the most important psychological bias that helps us understand how disagreement becomes toxic.

To learn more check out my book, "How to Disagree Better" or go to disagreeingbetter.com (http://disagreeingbetter.com/)

#disagreeingbetter #psychology #conflict #relationships by @juliaminson

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One of the unexpected joys of writing How to Disagree Better has been getting to have conversations with people who ask genuinely curious questions - and @guykawasaki is a great example!

We talked about why disagreement so often goes wrong, why persuasion isn’t always the right goal, what it means to actually make someone feel heard, and why the best conversations are often the ones that leave both people wanting to keep talking.

Guy brought his curiosity, humor, and willingness to challenge ideas (including mine), which made this a particularly fun conversation.

We even ventured into diplomacy, family conflict, body language, personal stories, and why the goal of a disagreement might simply be to build a bridge to the next conversation.

If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate difficult conversations without sacrificing your relationships, or your convictions - I hope you’ll enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.

Thank you, Guy, for such a thoughtful and engaging discussion.

Full episode link in my bio 🎧 by @juliaminson

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3 months ago

What if the goal of an argument isn’t to win? 🥊

Behavioral scientist Julia Minson joined Remarkable People to explain why most disagreements fail—and how better conversations can actually strengthen relationships.

This episode might completely change the way you handle conflict at work, at home, and online!

Listen now 🎧https://guykawasaki.com/the-science-of-better-disagreement-with-julia-minson/ by @juliaminson

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In this episode of Hey Julia, HKS professor and disagreement expert Julia Minson helps Mortified Millennial navigate a parent’s embarrassing behavior at restaurants—and explains how asking questions can build empathy and reveal the reasoning behind someone’s choices.

Have a disagreement you’d like Julia to help you navigate? Leave us a comment! by @juliaminson

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6 months ago

“How to Disagree Better” is an instant USA Today National Bestseller! Who knew people want help with their disagreements?! 😉 by @juliaminson

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It’s a REAL book in a REAL bookstore! “How to Disagree Better” hits the shelves this week! by @juliaminson

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7 months ago

BOOK ALERT!

If you’ve been feeling anxious about how divided the world seems lately, then Julia Minson’s new book is one you need to read.

I’ve been lucky enough to collaborate with her on different projects over the past four years. She has always been open to my out-of-the-box ideas for translating her extraordinary research on constructive disagreement into fun, engaging TV formats and films.

As I’ve been finding my way through academia, Julia has been an inspiring partner in creating work that feels both meaningful and impactful. What I love most is that she’s deeply creative, and our collaboration has given her the space to explore that side of herself, while also allowing me to explore the social scientist in me.

Today, I’m so happy that the world gets to experience what I’ve had the privilege of seeing up close over the years.

Congratulations, my friend! The world needs this book now more than ever. May this be the first of many.

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@juliaminson @harvardkennedyschool
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“How to Disagree Better” is out today! Available anywhere books are sold! I am so overjoyed that this book is already touching people and giving them new ways to think about the most important thing in our lives — how we engage with the people we care about! by @juliaminson

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7 months ago

Most of us walk into a disagreement with one goal: to win. But what if “winning” the argument is actually causing you to lose the bigger picture?

Lavin Exclusive Speaker Julia Minson’s new book, How to Disagree Better, is out today! Julia is a Harvard Kennedy School professor who has spent over 20 years studying the psychology of disagreement, and her book “will change your conversations, your negotiations, your relationships, and your life” (Katy Milkman, How to Change).

In this clip, Julia argues that we rarely stop to ask ourselves: “Why am I here and what am I trying to accomplish?” Whether you are setting a joint policy, trying to understand a counterpart’s perspective, or simply demonstrating your capacity for leadership to those observing you, every conflict has a goal. When you identify that goal upfront, you change the entire trajectory of the conversation.

A thoughtful and down-to-earth speaker, Julia offers keynote talks for a wide range of audiences: from organizations who want a competitive advantage for their teams, to leaders looking to bring us together in an age of polarization.

Enjoyed this clip? Learn more about Julia and her book at the link in bio!

#Leadership #ConflictResolution #DecisionMaking #Psychology by @juliaminson

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Julia Minson's new book, How to Disagree Better, is out today!⁠
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This Lavin Exclusive Speaker is a pioneering Harvard prof and researcher on the psychology of disagreement. In keynotes based on her new book, hailed as "a must read" by psychological safety pioneer Amy C. Edmondson, Julia reveals that disagreement isn't something to be avoided—in fact, done right, it can make us better decision-makers and influencers. And she offers practical, science-backed exercises that can help us all disagree better, work better, and even live better together.⁠
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Lavin is proud to exclusively represent Julia for speaking engagements and events. Get in touch to learn more about her and her book.⁠
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Congratulations, Julia! Promotional graphic featuring Julia Minson, a light-skinned woman with short auburn hair, and her book, How to Disagree Better. The text reads: “‘We don’t need to disagree less—we need to argue more respectfully, and this book reveals how. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of the science and practice of constructive disagreement, Julia Minson offers lessons for fighting well that are both timely and timeless.’—Adam Grant (Think Again)” by @juliaminson

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“How to Disagree Better” comes out on Tuesday! Preorder here: disagreeingbetter.com/order/the-book or wherever books are sold! by @juliaminson

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In our new series, Hey Julia, we bring in HKS professor and disagreement expert Julia Minson to give advice on how to have hard conversations.

In this first installment, she helps a community member who’s struggling with their mother-in-law.

Have a disagreement you’d like Julia to help you navigate? Leave us a comment! by @juliaminson

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