Feedback is highly valued in our culture.  It is assumed that organizations rich in feedback are more productive.  In this episode, we explore some research and neuroscience that challenges that assumption.

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Just Ask Podcast

Voice Lessons Podcast

The Neuroscience of Leadership, Rock and Schwartz

If we can practice opening ourselves to each other, we might learn how to build relationships one conversation at a time. Resources7 Tips for Difficult ConversationsDifficult Conversations Book Summary

When we notice how hard we can be on ourselves, we beginning the process of being kinder to ourselves.  Using the work of Kristen Neff and Brene Brown, we explore the essentials of self compassion. Resources PurseStrings - an interview with Marcia about Self Compassion Kristen Neff's Website is full of wonderful resources

Being proactive means seeing where we have control or influence; seeing where I have choices. Resources 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Habit 1: Be ProactiveLiving What I KnowTrapped in My Story

Richie Davidson and Daniel Goleman sorted through the research to find the outcomes from rigorous and replicable research.  The results are summarized in the December 2017 Mindful magazine.  The evidence challenges the thought, "I am too busy to meditate."ResourcesMeditators Under the Microscope, Mindful Magazine Altered Traits

At a recent women's leadership gathering, an executive was asked what is needed from women leaders now and how can women leaders have more impact.  Nancy, an executive, shared her experiences. ResourcesOther speakers at the same gathering:  Dr. Yvonne Cheek and Dr David O'Fallon Women's Leadership Community

Last fall, David O' Fallon's blunt words resonated with me.  He spoke at a women's leadership conference, he was the only man in the room.His words were provocative. Our culture's dominant narrative is killing us.  What is the new narrative?  Resources Re-Inventing Organizations by Frederic Laloux Core Practices of Life Affirming LeadersWomen in Leadership Learning Series

In the fall of 2017, Dr Yvonne Cheek and others reflected on what is needed from women leaders now.  This is an edited version of her 10 minute talk.  ResourcesMore about Dr. Yvonne Cheek More about the Women's Leadership Community where she presented her thoughts.

Kindness means being caring and considerate. It does not mean not speaking up or doing tough stuff.  How would it change my days if I took a conscious stand for kindness?ResourcesPsychology Today - Importance of KindnessSelf-Compassion, Dr Kristin Neff What's Motivating You? by Jinny Ditzler

What's wrong with civility?  Exploring how civility is not an exercise in politeness but more a practice of speaking your truth without diminishing someone else's.ResourcesThe Institute for CivilityBrene Brown talking about civilityBraving the Wilderness by Brene Brown5 Habits of the Heart by Parker Palmer