How to Regain Lost Connections
Today we hear from Mónica Guzmán, author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times; and senior fellow for public practice at Braver Angels. Guzmán believes that by asking the right questions ...
Sometimes the Most Honest Conversation You Need to Have Is With Yourself
Celeste Headlee is an American radio journalist, author, public speaker, co-host of the weekly series Retro Report on PBS – and host of the Conference for Women’s podcast, Women Amplified. This month, she allowed us to turn the tables and interview her about her specialt ...
Beyond Harmony: How Productive Disagreement Strengthens Your Team
If you’re like many people, you may feel that – given the state of public discourse these days – it’s best to avoid differences of opinion in the workplace. But that’s not necessarily so, says Mónica Guzmán, journalist and author of I Never Thought of It That W ...
3 Listening Skills to Help You Improve Collaboration & Relationships
There’s a funny thing – actually, a few funny things – about how we think about listening. One is that when we feel we haven’t been listened to, our best response is to repeat ourselves, only louder. Or to retreat and say nothing at all. Another funny thi ...
How to Finally Crush Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome
What happens when two very honest and successful women – like Viola Davis and Jameela Jamil – get together to talk about the things that hold women back? Yup. You hear a lot of honesty about perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and how to navigate them. The prob ...
Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on the Power of Words & Action
This episode features an extraordinary conversation between award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Americanah, Notes on Grief) and Target’s EVP and chief external engagement officer, Laysha Ward. Spoken or written, words are a powerful vehicle to share kn ...
Author Jesmyn Ward on Giving Voice to All
Get up close and personal with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward. Sharing her real-life experiences, Ward will not just teach you about the writing process, but will help you go deep within to find your voice and inspire you to use that voice for the good of al ...
Marlee Matlin’s Advice on Perseverance & Fighting for Your Dreams
Academy Award-winning actress and advocate Marlee Matlin became deaf at 18 months old. Then one day, at around eight or nine, she was watching TV and noticed a deaf actor signing — or, as she put it, “speaking my language.” Immediately, she thought, “If she can ...
3 Ways to Communicate Effectively with a Difficult Colleague
Do you have a colleague you find it challenging to work with because of their poor communication habits? If so, you’re far from alone! A recent study found almost half of Americans do. So, what can you do to improve the situation? Amy Gallo, author of the ...
3 Ways to Help All Voices Be Heard in a Meeting
Studies suggest that people who speak up the most tend to be promoted more often than those who don’t. But, as Susan Cain wrote in Quiet, introverts have a lot to say! So, what can you do as a leader to help all voices be heard in meetings? Molly Tschang, founder and C ...
