Don Schweitzer
https://www.donschweitzer.com/now
I’ve been thinking a lot about how people tie their identity to their beliefs instead of their values. When beliefs become identity, disagreement feels like a threat. When identity is rooted in values, disagreement becomes something we can actually work through.
Location:
Forest Grove, Oregon, U.S.A.
Professional title:
Social Work Educator | Consultant | Founder & Director @ Integrity-Based Advocacy
What do you do?
I help people and organizations navigate conflict, think more clearly, and work toward meaningful change without dehumanizing others.
Why?
Many of our biggest problems aren’t caused by disagreement, they’re caused by how we handle disagreement. I’m interested in helping people pursue meaningful change without losing curiosity, discipline, or our shared humanity.
What should we read?
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam Grant