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listening SUPERPOWER podcast

91 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Your Listening SUPERPOWER podcast will help become a more impactful communicator by listening effectively and in surprising ways.

Join your host and listening catalyst Raquel Ark to be inspired by listening researchers and professionals as we share tips and stories on how to work smarter and feel better by growing our listening superpower together.

Your listening SUPERPOWER podcast is much more than listening. It’s practical knowledge and inspiration that you can use right away. If you’re the kind of person who wants to have a positive impact, have less communication challenges, get things done and make our world a better place, listen and follow the listening SUPERPOWER podcast.

Build your toolbox for your everyday interactions. Learning how to listen more effectively will help others listen to you better.

Improve work productivity and time management. Less misunderstandings. Break bad communication habits. Communicate effectively. Have more voice. Engage your team and influence stakeholders. Facilitate difficult conversations better. Enhance relationships. Discover needs and interests. Feel more belonging. Build trust and connection. Take meaningful action. Increase your success and wellbeing.

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The Fisherman's Path to Leadership: Lessons in Listening and Resilience with Oleg Konovalov

June 13, 2024 01:08 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MB

Do you find yourself struggling to navigate through the storms of life, both personally and professionally? It's easy to get lost amidst the distractions and challenges, leaving us feeling disconnected and unfulfilled. But there is a way to find clarity amidst the chaos: by listening to the voice of our own intuition and harnessing our inner strength to overcome any obstacle. Dubbed "the da Vinci of Visionary Leadership" by many leading authorities of our time, Oleg Konovalov is the author...

The Dark Triad: Recognizing, Understanding, and Navigating Co-workers with High Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy with Jon Gruda

May 29, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 97.5 MB

In the workplace, we encounter various personalities, some more challenging than others. Traits like narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy among colleagues or leaders can significantly impact workplace dynamics, leading to conflicts, manipulation, and toxicity within teams. Recognizing and understanding these traits can help you navigate such environments more effectively.   Meet our guest, Jon Gruda, a Professor in Organizational Behavior who specializes in anxiety, leadership, ...

Listening for Candor: Building Trust to Bridge Power Divides with Peter Yaholkovsky

April 26, 2024 03:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MB

It's easy to feel drowned out, overlooked, or even silenced amidst the clamor of opinions and power plays. But what if, amid this chaos, we dared to pause and embrace a far reaching act—the profound power of listening? Imagine a world where instead of engaging in heated debates, we develop genuine, attentive listening. Not merely hearing words, but understanding the deeper nuances of human interaction and connection, even when on the surface, it seems to be only about the money.  My gues...

Better Listening: From Surface Conversations to Empathic Meaningful Dialogues with Stan Slovin

April 16, 2024 06:32 - 42 minutes - 59 MB

How often do you catch yourself merely waiting for your turn to respond, not really noticing or even caring about what the other person is trying to communicate. This reactive mode of communication often stifles genuine expression, preventing us  from fully emptying our thoughts and emotions. Consequently, a lack of authentic listening extends to various facets of our lives, from family dynamics to professional environments, hindering meaningful connections and triggering misunderstandings. ...

Listening to the Pulse in Leadership with Clint Calleja

March 28, 2024 10:56 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MB

It's easy to overlook the power of listening to and reflecting on the pulse of the team, encouraging genuine connection and understanding. Before moving ahead towards our goals, why not take a moment to take a pulse of the collective team energy, ensuring alignment and fostering a more empathetic environment?    As the Director of Engineering at Hotjar, Clint Calleja leads the engineering teams for the core features tribes, overseeing the development and delivery of web applications that...

Navigating Reflective Leadership With Authentic Presence: Embracing Your True Self and Trusting the Process with Benjamin Achenbach

March 19, 2024 07:42 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MB

Navigating leadership authentically and self-care is not as easy, especially when it seems like everything around you is “crashing down”.  Yet, what if this is an opportunity to find your purpose?   Discover the power of listening in purpose-lead leadership through this thought-provoking podcast episode. Dive into a reflective conversation about the importance of being present, self-care, purpose, and trusting the process. Explore the journey of a working dad, leadership principles, and th...

Listening Through Chaos: Building Trust and Resolving Conflict Impacted By Our Subconscious Patterns with Thais Gibson

February 27, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MB

Conflicts can cause major stress on your relationships and your wellbeing. And often it's hard to put your finger on what just happened or why the same thing keeps happening.    What if in that moment of chaos, when you feel overwhelmed or frustrated, listening could be your answer to breaking unhealthy communication patterns. In this episode of your listening SUPERPOWER podcast, we do a deep dive into how listening to our subconscious patterns and limiting beliefs can impact how we comm...

Soul Biographies Film Maker Nic Askew on Seeing The Human Soul by Experiencing Nothingness So that Something Can Emerge

February 05, 2024 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MB

Imagine sitting in a chair looking into a camera and being seen in a new way that feels like complete belonging.  And even though it's new, it's like it has always been there. It's always been you.   Our guest filmmaker Nic Askew, shares a simple, yet profound way to experience listening, and his method may surprise you.  He is the creator of Soul biographies, which includes the search for the Soul of America.  His unique interview method is a profound way to witness the human soul. This...

Listening to Discover Your Authentic Self in Surprising and Fun Ways by Dr. Katja Brunkhorst

January 05, 2024 23:40 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

It's easy to lose touch with our true selves in a world that constantly bombards us with external noise and expectations. We often find ourselves seeking validation and approval from others, forgetting that the most important voice to listen to is our own. Revealing our identities and embracing our unique qualities can be a transformative experience. It's about recognizing that we don't need to add anything or strive to be something we're not. We already are 100% enough, just as we are.  ...

Organizational Listening II: Expanding the Concept, Theory, and Practice with Jim Macnamara

December 20, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MB

Are you ready to take your organization to the next level? When you decide to shift your time and resources towards systems, tools and processes for organizational listening to effectively listen to stakeholders, you will have impressive benefits that may surprise you. Be the pioneer.   Jim Macnamara, a pioneer in listening research and Distinguished Professor of Public Communication in the School of Communication at the University of Technology Sydney, returned to your listening SUPERPO...

Another Change Fiasco? Activate 3% of Influencers and Harness the Power of Listening for Success with Jeppe Vilstrup Hansgaard

December 06, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MB

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to adapt and thrive. One key aspect that cannot be overlooked is the power and influence of peer-to-peer networks.  These networks, consisting of smaller tribes within an organization, have the potential to shape the course of change and drive transformative outcomes. Trust and communication are foundational elements.  According to our guest, Jeppe Vilstrup Hansgaard, you need to find the...

AI Opportunities and Challenges alongside the Power of Listening and Human Connection with Niels Van Quaquebeke

November 23, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MB

Undoubtedly, AI has made significant contributions to various aspects of human life by automating countless tasks and eliminating the need for extensive manual labor.  However, a notable challenge arises as AI replaces the human workforce in many companies, resulting in a decline in human interaction skills.  This raises the question of whether life is becoming too monotonous. In this AI-dominated world, where can listening find its place when challenges are minimized? Niels Van Quaq...

Becoming More Relevant with the Better Listening Method: The Power of Active and Systemic Listening in Media Organizations with Nanna Holst

November 10, 2023 20:33 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MB

 In this episode of the Listening Superpower Podcast, we're joined by Nanna Holst to delve into how the media landscape's evolution, driven by new platforms, shifting consumption, and AI advancements, is swamping audiences with more information, but not necessarily more insight. We discuss how traditional media must transform, using active listening and engagement to stay pertinent as a bridge between the public and those in authority, as outlined in her insightful report. (Link below) Nan...

The Impact of Listening in Crisis and Politics with Matt Krayton

October 21, 2023 03:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB

Politics is often described as a tough world to be in, filled with heated debates and difficult conversations. Navigating through these challenging situations can be a daunting task. However, there is a key element that plays a vital role in this process - that is listening. Our guest on the listening SUPERPOWER podcast, Matt Krayton is the Founder of Publitics, a public affairs, political, PR and strategy consultancy. He provides counsel to campaigns, candidates, elected officials, execut...

The Powerful Impact Of Humility And Good Listening Working Together Hand in Hand for Bottom Line Results with Michal Lehmann

October 01, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MB

Listening is a powerful skill that can transform our interactions and relationships. It opens up doors to deeper understanding, connection, and empathy and ultimately cultivates something equally valuable, and that is humility. Michal Lehmann is a post-doctoral researcher at Carnegie Mellon University, focused on exploring the intricacies of humility from a dyadic perspective. Her research delves into the causes, outcomes, and boundary conditions of virtues in the workplace, with a special...

Listening SuperPOWER Podcast,The Journey: Raquel Sharing Her Thoughts and Podcast Journey

September 21, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MB

Let’s go back the memory lane and look back at how this podcast started. The podcast started as "Listen In" but evolved into the Listening Superpower podcast to explore the impact and importance of listening. Over the course of the podcast's three-year run, Raquel has engaged in conversations with experts and individuals from various fields, all centered around the topic of listening.  In this episode of the Listening SUPERPOWER Podcast, Raquel reflects on the evolution of the podcast an...

The Transformative Power of Offering a Listening Ear with Jeff Hoffman

September 02, 2023 03:05 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

How can listening help organizations have impact on critical global issues, while understanding and acting upon local needs? This tension is the space our next guest leans into in order to understand the real needs and potential. Jeff Hoffman is a Proven Public Affairs executive for The Walt Disney Company, the world’s most storied and admired media and entertainment enterprise. He currently leads The Conference Board’s Institute on Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, part of the ESG Cen...

A Journey Into The Power of Storytelling with Mary Alice Arthur

August 14, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MB

Storytelling has captivated humanity since the beginning of time. It has the unique ability to transport us to different worlds, evoke emotions, and convey powerful messages. But storytelling is not just about entertaining and fascinating us; it is also about listening. By truly engaging with a story, we can gain deeper insights into ourselves and others, foster empathy, and broaden our perspectives. Mary Alice Arthur is a Story Activist working with story in service of positive systemic s...

Accept, Embrace and Empower A New ‘SSStart’:Embracing Stuttering through Listening with Puneet Singh Singhal

July 18, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

Discover the beauty of acceptance and the power of listening. Puneet Singh Singhal, founder of ssstart.org, joins Raquel Ark on the Listening Superpower podcast to discuss the power of listening and the importance of acceptance for people who stutter.  Puneet shares his personal journey with stuttering and how it led him to create ssstart.org – a safe space for others facing the same challenges. He emphasizes the need for society to listen without interruption or judgment, and highlights...

Unlocking Human Potential in Organizations with Mark Vandeneijnde

June 19, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 119 MB

As humans, we have an immense potential within us waiting to be unlocked. However, often we find ourselves stuck in a fixed way of being, limiting our growth and potential. It's time to break free from this mindset and embrace curiosity as a way of life. Mark Vandeneijnde’s keen sense of insight and market understanding was the source of many breakthrough initiatives during his 10-year corporate career with a large FMCG company. As co-founder of BEING at Full Potential, he now uses these s...

Channel Inner Calm Through The Power Of Presence and Listening With Jo Boniszewski

June 05, 2023 03:00 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MB

It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking we know everything. What if we took a step back and listened more? Not only to other people, but also to ourselves and to the situation? By opening ourselves up to different perspectives and experiences, we start on a journey of exploration and discovery, even in challenging conversations at work.  In this episode of the listening SUPERPOWER podcast, author of the book, Thrive in Turbulent Times, Jo Boniszewski shares how to listen so we can brin...

Enhancing Resilience by Listening to Your Mind and Body through Breathwork and Cold Exposure with Leah Scott

May 17, 2023 08:23 - 45 minutes - 36.8 MB

How can you increase your mental and physical resilience so that you can choose your responses to the day-to-day pressures as well as navigate life’s changes? While physical health is crucial, it's equally important to prioritize mental well-being. On this episode of the Listening Superpower Podcast, we welcome Leah Scott, a Wim Hof Method instructor, an accredited Snowy Mountains guide and a mother of two.    Leah shares her wealth of expertise on building mental and physical resilience...

Starting from Zero: The Impact of Listening to What is Not Being Said with Grammy Winning Musician Terreon Gully

April 29, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 87.4 MB

We often don’t give space and energy to  listen to what is not being said and instead focus on what we hear, our expectations and what we have “practiced” without paying attention to others or the space in between. This can cause a lot of misunderstandings and performance is often lowered. What if you could pave a way for beautiful moments of collaboration to happen where you can perform your best BECAUSE you are in tune with others and the moment, adapting to what is best for the group (a...

Definition of Listening Based on Science with Dr. Avi Kluger

April 19, 2023 07:12 - 32 minutes - 26 MB

What does it mean to truly listen in a way that has enormous impact, also in the business world?  When we commit to truly listening to someone, we open doors for quality connections that can lead to transformation and relationship satisfaction. It's through listening that we can build bridges of understanding, empathy, and trust that allow us to connect with people on a deeper level. This, in turn, positively impacts organizational outcomes. In today's episode, we have a special guest, m...

'Today I Will Listen', Listening as the foundation of all communication skills with Marva Shand-McIntosh

March 28, 2023 22:00 - 41 minutes - 94.6 MB

Have you ever thought about how listening develops in children and how this connects with listening in leadership development? You might be surprised by what you discover from our guest today.  Marva Shand-McIntosh  founded the I Love to Listen Day in 2005, and it's still going strong. This day is celebrated every year on May 16th. She is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist as well as an international communication consultant who trains executive leaders, educators, youth ...

Breaking the Language Barrier and Fostering Inclusion: How Linguistic Bias Impacts Business and Diversity with Heather Hansen

February 27, 2023 07:11 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MB

When it comes to Diversity and Inclusion, one hidden bias continues to hold businesses back: linguistic bias. This hidden bias affects much more than just non-offensive language, influencing the way we judge people from the moment they open their mouths. Where do these biases come from? How do they hinder hiring and promotion decisions? How can businesses make sure their preference for eloquent speakers in leadership doesn't create barriers for certain groups? This eye-opening talk delve...

Conversations about Getting Real: Unlock Authentic Leadership through Listening and Curiosity with Mette Johansson

February 13, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB

What are the triggers that make you boiling mad? Do you notice what happens to you and the voices in your head when you feel like someone doesn’t understand you or does something “against” you? Do you want people to see and appreciate you for who you really are?     And how do we authentically become fully aware of what we deeply want and need so that we can communicate this clearly?   Mette Johansson (MBA, CSP, PCC) is a highly awarded author, speaker, and consultant. She worked in ...

More Practical Ways to Get People to Listen to You: The Practice of High-Quality Listening

February 02, 2023 13:15 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

As Raquel traveled back to Germany from visiting her family, she brought along stories that spoke volumes of her purpose in life – practicing and being surprised by our listening superpower. Reflecting on a routine she had while traveling as a younger person, she took time to look at the window from a cloud perspective and truly listen to what 2023 wanted to tell her.    With an open heart and mind to the possibilities of what 2023 has in store for her, she was surprised at an immense se...

Reflecting on 2022: Tips on How to Help People Listen to YOU Better for Facilitating More Intentional Listening in 2023

December 31, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

On the shortest day of the year, known as the Winter Solstice, Raquel takes a moment to reflect on 2022. What brought you light this year? As the days start to get longer and extend, what would you like to extend further from 2022 into 2023?  And as we take the opportunity to reflect on the year,  how can we continue to raise the opportunities for more listening, whether we are listening to ourselves, others or even helping people listen to us. In this episode, Raquel was  inspired to ...

Reflecting on 2022: Tips on How to Help People Listen to YOU Better for Facilitating More Intentional Listening in 2023

December 31, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

On the shortest day of the year, known as the Winter Solstice, Raquel takes a moment to reflect on 2022. What brought you light this year? As the days start to get longer and extend, what would you like to extend further from 2022 into 2023?  And as we take the opportunity to reflect on the year,  how can we continue to raise the opportunities for more listening, whether we are listening to ourselves, others or even helping people listen to us. In this episode, Raquel was  inspired to ...

Crafting Connection in Groups Through Visual Facilitation, Visual Harvesting, and Active Listening with Vanessa Jane Smith

December 23, 2022 23:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MB

Have you noticed how your co-workers or team seem to have difficulty listening well to each other, having different understandings of what is important? Do you want to know how you can help a group listen to what is actually emerging in discussions?   Visualize it.   In today’s episode, our guest talks about how listening is a way for you to recognize something bigger inside yourself and the group. Visualizing while listening is something you can do to help fully grasp what is being ...

Quietly Powerful: Unlocking the Leadership Superpower of Quiet Leaders with Megumi Miki

December 08, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

Have you ever thought you would not be an effective leader just because you are a naturally quiet person? Or are you only recruiting leaders who are outspoken and seem confident? We have long been stuck in a narrow and outdated view of what good leadership looks, sounds, and feels like. Often we assume there's a correlation between confidence and competence. We have disregarded quiet people’s great potential to be of positive impact just because we think they’re too shy to lead the change....

Leading Successfully by Maximizing Curiosity and Self-leadership by Craig Dowden

November 21, 2022 13:31 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

Achieving optimal results for ourselves and the organization requires engaging in authentic conversations. This involves listening that is not driven by fear, but by maximizing curiosity. And listening by curiosity motivates change, especially when it comes to receiving and processing feedback.   Best-selling author, executive coach, and keynote speaker Dr. Craig Dowden is bridging the gap between what science knows and what leaders do. In his work, he integrates evidence-based principle...

Elite Communications Skills as a Competitive Advantage, Think Clearly and Communicate Concisely with Joe McCormack

October 24, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MB

In a noisy world with so many distractions pulling us in different directions, it is easy to get lost and not make sense of what people are trying to communicate. This is true for both the person listening and the one being listened to. Listening with purposeful intention and saying the most important things first helps communication be clear and concise, having more impact. Joe McCormack is on a mission to help organizations master lean communication. In an age of shrinking attention span...

Celebrating “Listen In” to “Listening Superpower”: Behind the Podcast Scene and What’s Next!

October 13, 2022 11:19 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Listen in podcast has reached a milestone, and we're celebrating!    You're in for a treat, of course. You’ve heard Raquel mention her son, Luke, often in the interviews.  How about Luke interviewing his mother, Raquel, for a change?    The tables are turned, and Raquel becomes the interviewee.   Get an inside look at Raquel's journey into podcasting. She candidly answers her son's (Luke) questions, revealing the reasons why she decided to start a podcast, the change it made in h...

Listen In is Soon Relaunching! Are you ready for the big news?

October 03, 2022 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.51 MB

Hello everyone. My name is Raquel Ark.  I am the host of the Listen in with Raquel Ark podcast, and this podcast has been around, I can't believe it, for over three years, and I'm coming up to the 50th podcast. Started as a hobby and has turned into a passion.  Originally, when I started the podcast, I was having amazing conversations with authors, leaders, with scientists about listening because I was trying to discover the superpower of listening, and I thought if I could bring this co...

The Importance of #Listening in the Patient #Healthcare

September 19, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 35 MB

How can we listen well when we have limited time and high demands? This is an important question across all types of organizations.  And especially in the medical environment, have a potential life and death answer. The ability of health providers to listen is key to enhancing the patient experience and giving quality health care.   Dr.  Krishna Naineni (Nigh- Nay- Knee) is a General Practitioner (GP) in the southeast of England. He is a Member of the Royal College of General Practit...

#Self-Listening as a Powerful Tool to Help You Get #Unstuck and Keep Going with Robbie Swale

September 06, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MB

How can listening to yourself be an ultimate superpower to live the life you want? Robbie Swale is a leadership coach, author, and podcaster, whose work focuses on creativity, coaching, and leading with honor. His time is split between his coaching business, writing, and various associate work. He supports coaches to grow their businesses and impact and thrive as people, via a community for coaches and a podcast. An ability to see things differently, understand different perspectives and s...

#Listening to Create #Customer and #Business Value with Teresa Torres

August 23, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 36.8 MB

How can you get more value through team collaboration and understanding what your customer really needs?   Teresa Torres is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and coach who helps teams gain valuable insights from their customer interviews, run effective product experiments, and drive product outcomes that create value for their customers and their businesses. She teaches teams how to connect the dots between their research activities and their product decisions, inspiring conf...

#Listening Research and its Power with Associate Professor Guy Itzchakov

August 10, 2022 03:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

High-quality listening has a lot of power to impact challenging conversations, engagement, and burnout. And we are only at the beginning of learning about the potential of listening and what is possible. In this episode, we dive into current research and open questions.   Guy Itzchakov, an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Services at University of Haifa, shares what he is discovering empirically about listening.  His research focuses on high quality listening as an avenue f...

The Listening School Impacting Relationships and Society One Listening Ear at a Time with Ebele Chukwujama

June 29, 2022 03:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MB

Often we don't notice it, but as leaders taking on varied roles in one's personal and professional life, we find ourselves hearing and not listening.  When we truly dial into our listening intelligence, that's when it strengthens connections and improves relationships that reinforce the human capacity for positive societal change. Ebele Chukwujama is a Chief Executive with 22 years of progressive experience in Banking, Consulting, and Human Development. Amongst her numerous leadership po...

Empowering Voices for Social Impact and Connecting Communities with Ramona Houston

June 13, 2022 03:00 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MB

Everyone has the capacity to make a difference on the social challenges that face us every day. Helping financially is one way, yet there are so many other ways we can have social impact.  Building relationships in our communities where all voices are heard and considered in a foundation building block to create a collective effort which can bring forth massive change. And sometimes, as leaders, we try out “great” solutions to people's problems, yet are surprised they don't work. Maybe thi...

Be a Superstar Communicator: How to Speak to be Noticed, Respected, and Heard with Susan Heaton-Wright

May 30, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MB

How can we speak in a way that will drive people to easily listen and understand our message?  Learn the art of communication with us today, so you can be noticed, respected, and heard as you speak!  Susan Heaton-Wright is the founder of SuperStar Communicator, where she helps empower individuals and teams to be impactful, and communicate with confidence, clarity, credibility, and influence in all business conversations. She created the SuperStar Communicator™ methodology and has supported...

Managing Remote Teams: How to Achieve Together When Everyone is Working from Home with Luke Szyrmer

May 10, 2022 22:00 - 52 minutes - 41.8 MB

When working with a team, how do you effectively help each other while knowing that emotions are and will always be part of communicating? Lots of things are being done in a company with all the skills of different employees. By combining the I’s to form the we, we allow everyone to show up in the best way that makes them productive. However, there are times when a project feels so heavy because those who are involved weren’t able to communicate properly. Remember that communication is...

The #Listening #Coach unlocking #potential towards growth and fulfillment by Jane Adshead Grant

April 25, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 37.2 MB

As we live in a world where there are lots of distractions, be that from modern technology or from people constantly telling us what to do, we often forget that as humans, we yearn to be noticed and heard too. Just as how important it is for us to listen to others, we also shouldn’t forget the value of listening to ourselves first.   Without fully understanding who we are and what we’d want to become, how can we even help others to feel like they’re safe and heard? Without listening to w...

Aligning #Communication and Building a Strong #Listening #Culture Through Listening Training with Laura Janusik

April 10, 2022 22:00 - 49 minutes - 68 MB

How do we develop a listening culture that helps us listen more effectively to create better relationships in our personal lives and at work? One way is through listening training using meta-cognitive strategies. Learning how to listen to our listening behaviors WHILE we are listening, so that we can grow and adjust for more impact. Laura Janusik helps individuals and teams better align their communication through the Power of Listening. She is considered a worldwide expert in teaching and...

'Listening 2by2: A Paradigm Shift for Leaders' 

March 15, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MB

Leadership can get lonely. And when under pressure, it's often hard to be vulnerable in front of your team members. It can feel like the weight of decision-making and responsibility falls all on you.  What if there were another way.  One that could create a transformative culture where everyone is heard and valued, giving rise to enthusiasm and engagement, growing a better and stronger organization. Authors Michael Gingerich and Tom Kaden co-lead the organization Someone To Tell It To, w...

The Power of #Listening to #Feedback for #Transformation in Schools and Organizations with Sharif El-Mekki, Black Educator Development

February 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MB

Have you ever asked your child, your student, your employee, your organization, your customer…. How do you experience our leadership? How do you experience this policy? How do you experience me as a parent? And what would you like to experience? In this episode, Shariff shares examples and stories as to how to shift dynamics in communication in teacher-student, parent-child, leader-employee or any type of relationship through the exchange of feedback around what has been experience...

The Power of #Listening to #Feedback for #Transformation in Schools and Organizations with Shariff El-Mekki, Black Educator Development

February 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MB

Have you ever asked your child, your student, your employee, your organization, your customer…. How do you experience our leadership? How do you experience this policy? How do you experience me as a parent? And what would you like to experience? In this episode, Shariff shares examples and stories as to how to shift dynamics in communication in teacher-student, parent-child, leader-employee or any type of relationship through the exchange of feedback around what has been experience...

Dynamic Reteaming: Mastering Team Change for Excellence Using Your Listening Muscle with Heidi Helfand

January 26, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

We live in a world of ever-changing team dynamics. How do we use listening and communication as a tool to help individuals and teams adapt well to change, manage conflicts and challenges, learn and grow?  How do team structures influence finding solutions to big challenges while creating meaningful people experiences? And what are the various ways we foster listening to help us in decision-making?   Heidi Helfand is the author of the book Dynamic Reteaming. She coaches software developme...

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