Grounds to Listen: With Dean Solomon and Bo Seo

In Episode 2 of "Grounds to Listen," Dean Solomon engages two-time world debating champion Bo Seo on how to have good arguments.

Beo Seo and Ian Solomon

 

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The second episode of the Frank Batten School for Leadership and Public Policy’s podcast, Grounds to Listen, features Bo Seo, two-time world debate champion and author of the book “Good Arguments: How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard.” Seo talks about how debate has influenced his life and how we can learn how to argue better.

Hosted by Batten School Dean Ian Solomon, Grounds to Listen features insightful conversations with leaders and scholars from diverse backgrounds, exploring their personal stories and delving into the art of leadership in an increasingly diverse and divided world. In a series of intimate conversations, Dean Solomon sits down with a wide range of thought leaders, scholars, and change-makers to discuss their journeys, experiences, and strategies for navigating an ever-evolving global landscape.
 

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