
The Three Degrees of Why
Moving Beyond Positions to the Stories That Shape Us
In today’s polarized climate, conversations often stall at the level of positions—what people believe—without exploring the deeper layers that shape those beliefs.
The 3 Degrees of Why offers a practical framework to help you move beyond surface disagreement and into deeper understanding. These tools will guide you in uncovering the reasoning, values, and lived experiences that influence how people see the world, creating space for more thoughtful, curious, and constructive conversations.
Your Participants will:
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Recognize the deeper layers beneath political positions and what shapes the beliefs we hold.
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Identify the values and stories influencing their own perspectives before examining those of others.
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Practice asking questions that move conversations beyond surface-level disagreement and toward greater understanding.
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Leave with a practical, repeatable framework for approaching difficult conversations with greater curiosity, discernment, and understanding.
This workshop is impactful whether there are diverse perspectives present or whether your team is relatively like-minded. It can be conducted with any group of willing and curious participants!
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