The Power of Words, Faith, and Empathy with Amy Wolff

People often turn their heads away from encouraging words plastered on the streets. They scoff and think these words are nothing but cliché. After all, how can simple words heal gaping wounds? But this is exactly what Amy did. She changed people’s lives, and ultimately the world, with some yard signs and simple motivational words.

In this episode, we talk to Amy Wolff, a speaker, coach and founder of Don’t Give Up Signs about the power of words and empathy. She relays the story behind her viral yard signs that inspired and helped many people. Amy candidly shares the events that challenged her belief system and helped her become more empathetic to others. We also talk about faith, politics, and the importance of nuance. 

Listen to the episode if you want to know more about the power of words and empathy.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Learn more about the inspiration behind the Don’t Give Up movement.
2. Know about the events that changed Amy’s black-and-white belief system.
3. Discover the power of words and the way we deliver it.

Resources

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• Distinction Communication Inc.   
• Signs of Hope: How Small Acts of Love Can Change Your World  
• Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World by Bob Goff 
• The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown
• Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton 
• Some personality tests you can check out: 
• The Nine Enneagram Types
• DiSC
• Strengths Finder 
• Check out Amy’s essays on faith, feminism, and politics. 
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