
001-Unleashing the Power of a Learner Mindset
"Growth is contagious. When you choose to learn and adapt, you give others permission to do the same." Misty Janks, CEO of the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities,... Read more.

Welcome Back! Retooled – Reimagined – Rejuvenated
After a pause to retool and reimagine our purpose, we're thrilled to return and welcome you back to our newly renamed audiocast, "Beyond The Class: From Knowledge... Read more.

104 – Caring Designations
How do you build a Caring Community? Today, we have the privilege of being joined by Misty Janks, CEO of Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities, and Micki Gibbs,... Read more.

103 – Dissecting Top Secret F.B.I. Statements
Can you actually enhance your relationships by calling in the F.B.I.?... Read more.

102 – Empathy in Action: A Story of Transformation Inside Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley
Discover How Our Foundation is Working Alongside Multiple Organizations to Transform the Entire Colorado Valley—You Won't Believe the Impact!... Read more.

101 – ALL ABOARD!: Know your three ‘stops’ on Bothered Boulevard
In a discussion rich with personal anecdotes and refreshers from Our Community Listens, Adam Salgat and Kat Edmondson, explore the nuanced dynamics of managing emotions... Read more.

100 – Podcast History & Reflection w/Next Level Non-Verbals in a World of Emojis-Part 2
In our 100th episode of the Listen First Podcast, Leanne Van Beek joins me to reflect on the podcast's growth since 2018. We discuss how the podcast began supporting... Read more.

099 – Next level Non-verbals in a World with Emojis – Part One
In today's digital age, interpreting nonverbal communication can often be tricky. Many people, even in professional settings, often convey some non-verbal cues through... Read more.

097-Got Your Six: A Conversation w/National Guardsmen
So what happens when two 20-year military service members join forces to lead with empathy? Tune in to find out.
The phrase “military leadership” typically... Read more.

096 – Listening to Learn: An Educator’s Template for Building Teacher & Student Trust
Some would say that working in the education field takes a lot of smarts. To teach someone anything, you need first to understand it yourself, and then you have... Read more.