Why do we interrupt, shut down, or mentally rehearse our rebuttals instead of truly listening? In this episode, we explore the hidden fear behind it all: the worry that listening might be mistaken for agreement.

You’ll learn:

• Why empathy doesn’t equal approval

• How fear of being misunderstood shuts down connection

• 4 practical tools to stay grounded and present in tough conversations

• What real leadership sounds like when you stop performing your values and start embodying them

If you’ve ever felt anxious about being “too understanding,” this one’s for you.

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