104 – Caring Designations
How do you build a Caring Community? Today, we have the privilege of being joined by Misty Janks, CEO of Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities, and Micki Gibbs, Senior Director … Read More
Author: Adam Salgat
103 – Dissecting Top Secret F.B.I. Statements
Can you actually enhance your relationships by calling in the F.B.I.?
102 – Empathy in Action: A Story of Transformation Inside Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley
Discover How Our Foundation is Working Alongside Multiple Organizations to Transform the Entire Colorado Valley—You Won’t Believe the Impact!
101 – ALL ABOARD!: Know your three ‘stops’ on Bothered Boulevard
In a discussion rich with personal anecdotes and refreshers from Our Community Listens, Adam Salgat and Kat Edmondson, explore the nuanced dynamics of managing emotions in confrontations. They delve into…
100 – Podcast History & Reflection w/Next Level Non-Verbals in a World of Emojis-Part 2
In our 100th episode of the Listen First Podcast, Leanne Van Beek joins me to reflect on the podcast’s growth since 2018. We discuss how the podcast began supporting alumni, the human connections behind the data, and the power of real-life testimonials.
Leanne also shares some surprising thoughts on the…
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…
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…
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.
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.