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
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Email Perception Expertise: Strategies for Clear and Effective Online Communication
This blog discusses the challenges of ensuring clear and effective email communication. It emphasizes controlling word choice and message clarity, offers tips for addressing different DISC personality tendencies, and provides strategies for writing intentional emails to individuals and groups.
Care That Keeps Talent: The Power of Listening, Open Communication, and Recognition in Retaining Employees
Learn how to navigate change and thrive in a disruptive work environment. Discover strategies for effectively managing and embracing change.
Navigating Change with Care: How to Thrive in a Disruptive Work Environment
Learn how to navigate change and thrive in a disruptive work environment. Discover strategies for effectively managing and embracing change.
103 – Dissecting Top Secret F.B.I. Statements
Can you actually enhance your relationships by calling in the F.B.I.?
Summer Through Different Lenses: Navigating Sunshine and Shadows
This blog post explores summer’s joys and challenges and offers coping strategies like mindfulness and setting realistic goals, advocating for a balanced approach to enjoying and navigating the season’s complexities.
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!
Beyond Words: The Power of Nonverbals in Remote Communication
Katherine Edmonson explores the significance of nonverbal cues in remote work. Sharing a personal story, she highlights how gestures and expressions reveal true emotions, often more than words. She advocates for aligning verbal and nonverbal communication to enhance understanding and connection in professional interactions, emphasizing emotional awareness and empathy.
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…