In Climate Conversations, Empathy is Everything with Brandon Leshchinskiy (S2E7)
BRANDON LESHCHINSKIY: Instead of trying to convince the other person or persuade the other person, listen. Help them empty their heart and express why they're frustrated with the situation. And then they'll be more likely to listen to your own experiences and more receptive to why you think climate change matters and is relevant. SARAH HANSEN: Today on Chalk Radio, we're exploring climate action and how one nonprofit is providing a framework for young people to help effect change. BRANDON LESHCHINSKIY: The thing about teaching young people, in particular, is that young people are open-minded to new material, but they're mature enough to understand fairly complex concepts. Ultimately, we hope that Ambassadors will teach students, students will teach families, and families will demand action. SARAH HANSEN: I'm your host, Sarah Hansen. With us today is Brandon Leshchinskiy, a graduate student in a technology and policy master's program and the aeronau...