Think Deeply, Speak Simply

One of the best ways to learn from others is to listen. But, practicing impactful listening isn't as simple as one might think, especially if we overly focus on sharing our viewpoint. Today's guests give valuable advice on why you should listen more thank speak, and how you can become a better listener right now.

Brought to you by Prezent and Executive Producer, Rajat Mishra.

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Business leaders are beginning to prioritize the importance of empathy, with some going as far as redefining CEO to Chief Empathy Officer. Our guests, Dr. Mark Goulston, speaker, founder, writer, and Jignasha Grooms, Vice President and HR leader, discuss not only the importance of empathy, but also share best practices for how you can become a more empathetic listener right now.

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How do we get rid of the feelings of imposter syndrome? We don't! In this episode we're joined by the CEO of Workplace Catalyst, Magalie Rene and Sokhon Bouy, a Medical Operations Lead with AbbVie. Our guests teach us that imposter syndrome should never go away completely, as it can be a useful tool for determining whether we're on the right path. Listen in and learn how to not let fear hold us back, and how to sometimes be afraid, yet do it anyway.

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Data can and should be used to share vital information, compel audiences and tell effective stories. Today's guests, Brent Dykes and Yasser Ali, are both masters at leveraging data-driven storytelling. They share their own methods and best practices to be a skilled statistical narrator, as well as what not to do when presenting data to all types of audiences.

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Instilling inspiration is one of the greatest things one can do as a speaker. Today's guests, each a leader in their own unique industries, are journalist and higher education expert, Jeff Selingo and Eva McLellan, a biotech innovator. The two discuss ways that we can be more inspirational when we communicate with others.

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Great transformations start with effective communication. The aim of purposeful communication is to inspire action from a deep emotional connection. Today's guests, Billy Shore, founder of Share Our Strength, and Kathleen Owens, Private and Nonprofit Board Member, teach how to master the art of communicating with purpose and leverage it to create the changes you want to see in the world.

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Conflict in the workplace restricts progress, and hinders a team's ability to build a culture of collaboration. Today's guests, Liz Kislik and Nikhil Bhat, discuss ways to reduce organizational and interpersonal conflict. They teach us that although conflict can be uncomfortable, it is ultimately a powerful opportunity to evole and grow.

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When complex problems arise, as they inevitably do, it's beneficial to have a system to fall back on. From structuring the problem to other useful thought experiments, today's guests Ajay Gupta and Suchi Srinivasan—two rockstar problem solvers in their own right—share their methods for effectively solving problems. Together they help us break down the key elements of problem-solving that exist across various sectors.

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Inclusive listening is the process that transforms diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from lip service, to integration and impact. In this episode, Jay sits with Gabrielle Simpson, Communications Executive and Professor, and Sridevi Koneru Rao, Vice-President of Strategy at Cisco. Both guests share their best strategies to adopt inclusive listening to ensure that a diverse array of employees are both seen and heard within our organizations.

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The solutions to novel problems are rarely obvious. That's why experts in complex problem solving apply data-driven methods to break down problems and creatively craft solutions. In this episode, Jay sits with two world-class problem solvers: Bob Dvorak, a former senior partner at McKinsey & Company and Rob Jenks, senior vice president of strategy at Tanium. Both guests share their most effective methods for problem solving and presenting powerful solutions.

Brought to you by Prezent and Executive Producer, Rajat Mishra.