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Ann Latham: The Power of Clarity
You know the meeting: rambling conversations, tangents, and vague instructions. Not only is this frustrating, but it’s downright unempathetic to people! What is this lack of clarity costing you in terms of productivity, engagement – and bottom line budget? Today my guest, The Queen of…
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Donato Tramuto: The Double-Bottom Line of Compassionate Leadership
“We are finding that putting people first and delivering results are not two separate goals.” So says my guest today, Donato Tramuto. Today, we talk about the case for compassionate leadership and how to achieve it. We discussed so much in this very poignant and…
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Rob Volpe: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time
What gets in the way of empathy? Our judgements, ego, and biases. It can even impact our ability to connect with colleagues and our customers. But good news: My guest today, CEO and empathy activist Rob Volpe shares research and stories from his latest book…
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Ben Easter: Are You a Nonviolent Communicator? (You May Not Be!)
Are you engaging in violent or nonviolent communication? Knowing how to make the shift is vital to being an effective leader – and communicator. Today, I got the chance to speak to Ben Easter, founder of Lucid Shift Coaching. Ben and I unfortunately both share…
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Ron Gura: How Technology Helps People Navigate Grief and Loss
Every single human experiences death and loss at some point and yet our systems and organizations are not set up to be empathetic to those needs. When a loved one dies, not only are there a thousand logistical tasks like booking a funeral home, getting…
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Maynard Okereke: The Hip Hop M.D. Shares How to Spark Curiosity and Passion
What do you get when you cross hip hop, YouTube, and science education? You get my guest today, Maynard Okereke. Maynard is a science communicator best known as the Hip Hop M.D for making science fun for kids – and getting them involved in S.T.E.M.…
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Aaron Hurst: How Technology Helps You Scale Empathy and Ignite Engagement
How can you design high empathy interactions to create better relationships at work….at scale? Today, I’m talking with Aaron Hurst, the foremost expert on the science of purpose and fulfillment at work, about successful cultures and how technology enables empathy and collaboration so each person…
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Frank Smith: What is Conscious Capitalism?
What exactly is Conscious Capitalism? It’s a way of looking at business responsibly, ethically, and mindfully. It’s a global movement that redefines how we look at business and asks us to look at not just shareholder value, but STAKEHOLDER value. Here’s a bit from the…
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Leah Neaderthal: The Keys to Successful Selling
According to research, empathy, when combined with ambition, is the #1 trait of successful salespeople. If you’ve ever struggled with sales, if you lead a team of salespeople, or if you just want to get better at selling your ideas, this episode is for you!…
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Josh Levine: Building an Empathetic Culture
What does it mean to leverage your culture as a competitive advantage? What does culture even mean, and why is it so important that an organization articulate and live out its values? This episode will answer all your questions, especially if you’ve ever thought culture…
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Carrie Melissa Jones: Building Successful Communities
Why so many brand communities (and even social cause communities) fail is because they are not truly communities. They are simply a collection of people. For a community to thrive for the long term, you need mutual concern, ongoing stewardship – and yes, empathy. If…
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Michele Wucker: How “Risk Empathy” Impacts Team Performance
Do you know what your risk fingerprint is? Like your actual fingerprint, your risk fingerprint is unique to you and based on your biology, but also your experiences and environment. Your risk fingerprint shapes what you see as risk or what you don’t believe is…
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