This blog post explores summer’s joys and challenges and offers coping strategies like mindfulness and setting realistic goals, advocating for a balanced approach to enjoying and navigating the season’s complexities.
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Katherine Edmonson explores the significance of nonverbal cues in remote work. Sharing a personal story, she highlights how gestures and expressions reveal true emotions, often more than words. She advocates for aligning verbal and nonverbal communication to enhance understanding and connection in professional interactions, emphasizing emotional awareness and empathy.
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 in confrontations. They delve into…
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 alumni, the human connections behind the data, and the power of real-life testimonials.
Leanne also shares some surprising thoughts on the…
In this post, Kat explores strategies to address problems: accept, adjust, or confront. She advocates for confrontation, detailing how to craft an effective message using the FBI (Feelings, Behavior, Impact) framework.
The Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities is thrilled to announce the appointment of Carrie Besnette Hauser as its newest board member. Hauser’s extensive background in educational equity, outdoor adventure, and community development makes her an invaluable asset to the foundation’s mission to build leaders who transform their families, workplaces, and communities.
This blog post explores the continued relevance of Robert Putnam’s book “Bowling Alone,” which highlights the increasing isolation and loneliness in our society due to factors like urbanization, technology, and social media. It underscores the importance of fostering authentic relationships both in personal life and at the workplace, emphasizing that a supportive work culture can significantly impact an individual’s health. The post also encourages readers to reflect on their communication patterns and recognize the subtle ways people seek connections, stressing that understanding these ‘bids for connection’ can enhance relationships and combat loneliness.
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 emojis…
Kat, a self-proclaimed chronic interrupter, shares her journey of becoming aware of her interruptions and how they affected her ability to truly listen. She discusses the four commitments of listening: giving time and heart, showing genuine interest, and responding with empathy.
