The art of listening and talking

<p>Global crises cause big changes and reveal deep structural weaknesses.  </p><p>In this special interview series from the <a href="https://www.thersa.org/">RSA</a> its chief executive, <a href="https://www.thersa.org/discover/matthew-taylors-blog">Matthew Taylor</a>, puts a range of practitioners on the spot - from scholars to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for one big idea to help build effective bridges to our new future.</p><p><a href="https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/media/staff/240/professor-stephen-coleman">Stephen Coleman</a> is a Professor of Political Communication  and the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-People-Talk-About-Politics/dp/0755618793">How People Talk About Politics</a>. </p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/ekasriel">Emily Kasriel</a> is Head of Editorial Partnerships at the BBC and the author of this article: '<a href="https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200914-the-surprising-benefits-of-talking-to-strangers">The surprise befits of talking to strangers</a>'. </p><p>A <a href="https://www.tempotalker.com/">Tempo & Talker</a> production for the RSA. </p><p>In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The <a href="https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship">RSA Fellowship</a> is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. </p><p>You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking <a href="https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship">here.</a></p>