Moving Beyond Polarization

We live in an era during which polarization is becoming the norm, and it can be incredibly disheartening. From partisanship in politics to outrage over what someone hears when listening to an audio clip (remember the Yanni/Laurel debate) to longstanding sports rivalries, this concept is ingrained in our modern culture. Yet this is also a completely avoidable phenomenon. By setting intentions for ourselves, we can apply the principles of Big Hearted Leadership and overcome this impulse. We can show grace for others and still maintain a strong position of our own. And when we do, amazing things can happen. In the below video clip, Malcolm Gladwell gives a powerful example of this as he explains how crime has significantly decreased in Brownsville, New York due to the firm yet graceful methodologies employed by the housing commissioner.