099 – Next level Non-verbals in a World with Emojis – Part One
In today’s digital age, interpreting nonverbal communication can often be tricky. Many people, even in professional settings, often convey some non-verbal cues through emojis…
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Breaking the Sound Barrier: How Interrupting Impedes Effective Listening and the Four Commitments to Make Others Truly Feel Heard
Kat, a self-proclaimed chronic interrupter, shares her journey of becoming aware of her interruptions and how they affected her ability to truly listen. She discusses the four commitments of listening: giving time and heart, showing genuine interest, and responding with empathy.
Mastering Emotional Awareness: An Expert’s Guide to Navigating Stress
In the midst of holiday chaos, maintaining emotional awareness may not seem like a priority, yet it’s paramount. Being attuned to our emotions prevents them from overwhelming us. It equips us with a deeper understanding of our emotional patterns, their triggers, and how to express them constructively rather than reactively. So, how does one cultivate this emotional awareness?
097-Got Your Six: A Conversation w/National Guardsmen
So what happens when two 20-year military service members join forces to lead with empathy? Tune in to find out.
The phrase “military leadership” typically evokes images of…
Celebrating Our National Impact
While quantifying our impact may be challenging, we can celebrate the work we’ve accomplished with our partners and alumni. Our mission is not just about words and ideas, but tangible, transformative action. Using geographic information from our alumni database, we’ve plotted a map showcasing the Chapman Foundation’s widespread impact on communities across the United States. But this data tells us much more than just numbers and locations.
096 – Listening to Learn: An Educator’s Template for Building Teacher & Student Trust
Some would say that working in the education field takes a lot of smarts. To teach someone anything, you need first to understand it yourself, and then you have to break it down and go step by step to help build up their understanding of the subject.
Harnessing the Power of Listening for a Harmonious Holiday Season – Holiday Survival 101 Guide
As the clock ticks down to a brand-new year, it’s that perfect time when we sit down and pen our resolutions for the approaching year. As Listens alumni, you’re already familiar with the four key commitments that empower us to truly listen to others. It’s our sincere hope that ‘listening’ features prominently in your 2024 resolutions or at least serves as a valuable tool to help you achieve your goals. Rest assured, we’re right there beside you on this journey. This blog post is dedicated to THEM – The Four Commitments, offering a chance to revisit, reengage, and reaffirm these essential interpersonal skills.
The Selected 2023 Cohort of the Caring Workplace Partnership Program
In an effort to build leaders that transform their families, workplaces, and communities, we have developed a method for creating Caring Workplaces and Caring Communities that includes two new courses, Serves and Transforms.
095 – Game-Changer in Blue: Insight on the Power of Listening Skills in Policing
While officers undergo de-escalation and risk mitigation training, learning the Listens skills has led many to say they wish they had this communication training at the start of their careers.
That includes our guest, Sergeant Brian Brown of the University of Colorado Police Department. Tune in as he explains why and how it’s making a difference in the Centennial State.
094 – Big Aspirations w/Erin Wojkiewicz
A credit union in Green Bay, WI, hopes to bring its community closer than ever through the power of listening!
Our guest is alumni Erin from Green Bay, WI. Erin is the Assistant Vice President of Learning and Development at Capital Credit Union.