Summary: <p>This episode explores that there are situations that we really should stick our neck out and speak up, and those when we shouldn’t. Sometimes though it's worth just putting your opinion out there, and see what comes back. </p> <p>The people who are willing to stick their neck above the parapet are those usually willing to state and have their opinion challegend. Listen twice as much as you speak and see what you learn. Just because you change your mind, doesn’t mean you’re admitting to being wrong, you're just open to change. </p> <p>Public speaking is in a way sticking your neck out, but it's a learnt skill, have you mastered it?</p> <p>Listener Fran, from Liverpool, New York (State), USA, sent in this question which generated yet another conversation between your co-hosts Stuart and William. Here it is:</p> <p>“Do you think people are more readily able and willing to stick their neck out and speak up if they truly believe in what they’re saying?” </p> <p>Stuart and William feel people generally like to go with the consensus, the people who like to stick their neck out are in the minority more often than not. They feel people can be more willing to speak up, if what they say is generally going to be agreed with. Is this true though?</p> <p>If you truly believe in something, put it out there and see what comes back. It's worth considering though, do we all get an opportunity to speak up?</p> <p>What do you make of this discussion? Do you have a question that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by sending an email to thepeoplescountryside@gmail.com, or record us a message in your own voice by going to<a href="https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message"> https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message</a></p> <p>This podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. <br>Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends<a href="https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view"> https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view</a> , support our work through Patreon<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside"> https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside</a> or just 'follow' to avoid missing any public posts. Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside"> https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message
