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Imagine what could be possible if we learned to listen first? Better flow, understanding and win-win solutions that transcend cultures, beliefs, and languages. Leaders can learn how to provide a safe space and trust for a challenging conversation, which allows for a more dynamic interaction among team members, empowering them to seek solutions themselves and… Continue reading Stop Doing #Listening and Start Being a #Listener with Colin Smith

What does it mean to listen with your heart, not just your head? And how does this help us work at a deeper level with diversity, equity and inclusivity so that we can impact real change?  Dr. Teri Varner is an academic visionary with garnered experience in teaching, mentorship, and curriculum development to meet specific… Continue reading The #Power of #listening with your #heart, Giving voice for #Equity and #Inclusion with Dr. Teri Varner

It doesn’t matter what background you have, or what type of job you do or the experiences you have, imagine what could be possible when you learn how to listen to your creativity? Robbie Bach, who is best known for founding and leading the team that created the Xbox did just this. And this process… Continue reading Former #Xbox CEO Robbie Bach on #Listening to #Creativity and Writing His first #Novel

Let’s span the globe with listening activities that focus on creating and strengthening connections.
Listen to connect.

Mentioned Resource: 2021 IDL THEME: LISTEN TO CONNECT
IDL 2021 will be held on September 16, 2021.

Too many interruptions are taking us away from what truly matters. We also see leaders afraid to listen. And this blocks the dynamics of listening, preventing a decision to trickle down to the lower echelons of the organization. Sense-making is a process that uses listening as a tool to foster learning that encompasses innovation, creativity,… Continue reading #Listening to Foster #Innovation, #Creativity and #Transformation with Gemma Jiang

Have you ever noticed how rushing conversations and negotiations can create unnecessary misunderstandings?  Or even cause us to miss the point which can lead to critical business outcomes? How can you intentionally listen leading to more effective, innovative solutions? Feedback loops integrating asking, listening, connecting and developing are key towards successful negotiations and building strong… Continue reading #Listening as a #Success Factor for #Sales and #Negotiations with Jürgen Scherer

Listening unites and connects us. Taking time to stop and listen to others, despite culture, race, sexual orientation, views, can create a deep human connection even when we have strong differences of opinions.  The powerful transformation brought by listening is one of the simple changes the world never knew we actually needed. No limitations, no… Continue reading Navigating Differences Through Heart-centered Empathic Listening with Juliana Tafur

Consider a time when you spent a lot of time and resources with a group trying to solve a problem, and it seemed like nothing happened as a result. You didn’t feel valued and thought you wasted your time. You wouldn’t do that again. Annie brings clarity as to why this happens in the decision-making… Continue reading Strategic #Listening: The Pathway to #WorldPeace with Annie Rappeport