Seek by Scott Shigeoka Summary
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In "Seek," curiosity expert Scott Shigeoka reveals how to bridge our divided world through deep connection. Endorsed by Adam Grant as "a timely bridge for our divided world," this book offers a transformative framework that's already influencing leaders at Pixar, Google, and IDEO.
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The Bridge Between Worlds: A Journey Into Deep Curiosity
What happens when a "city-dwelling liberal Asian American spiritually queer professor" ventures into conservative, rural America? For Scott Shigeoka, it meant quitting his job to spend a year living out of his car, deliberately seeking encounters with people unlike himself. Despite warnings of potential violence, what he discovered was transformative-the power of curiosity to bridge seemingly insurmountable divides. In an era where screaming matches replace conversations and one in ten Americans lacks even a single close friend, Shigeoka's journey reveals how curiosity might be our most powerful tool for personal and societal healing. This isn't just about asking questions-it's about creating genuine connection in a fractured world.
The Curiosity Crisis Killing Us Slowly
Our Innate Superpower
From Information to Connection
Breaking Through the Barriers
Emptying Your Cup
The Art of Deep Listening
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