How Invitational Rhetoric can strengthen your political conversations Communication-ology

In this episode, we explore Foss & Griffin's (1995) theory of Invitational Rhetoric and share how effectively using this method can create better conversations over hard issues that can even strengthen relationships.

Further Reading:

Foss & Griffin, “Beyond Persuasion: A Proposal for Invitational Rhetoric” https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03637759509376345

Mentioned:

Megan Phelps Roper TEDx Talk, “I grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church. Here’s why I left.” http://t.ted.com/BMfQaNe

Brene Brown, “Braving the WIldnerness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone” https://www.amazon.com/Braving-Wilderness-Quest-Belonging-Courage/dp/0812995848