Beyond The Class: From Knowledge To Action

When emotions are high, our words only make up 10% of the message we send! 90% comes from our tone and non-verbals. Listen in to hear more about how our non-verbals are impacting the people in our span of care. Being intentional, and setting achievable goals can help us make sure we are setting the message we intend. CHALLENGE: Have an intentional conversation with your teammate, partner, friend, and/or child. Focus on all four aspects of nonverbal communication - speaking tone/voice, gestures & movements, body posture/positioning, and facial expressions/eye contact. https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

Listen in to learn how to send meaningful feedback to the people we value. Even during stressful times, letting people know they are seen and appreciated can go a long way in building a positive environment. Not only that but training ourselves to be actively looking for things to appreciate can help us to develop positive sentiment override for those in our span of care.CHALLENGE: Send a personal recognition message to your teammate, partner and/or child. How was it received? PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/ourcommunitylistens/epi018BLOG: https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/blog/post/michigan/2018/09/20/gratitude-the-ocl-wayhttps://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

Listen in to hear us talk about what empathy is and how we can use it throughout the day. Hear some concrete examples of empathetic responses for kids and spouses - especially during this challenging time.CHALLENGE: This week try to see it as the other person sees it and feel it how they feel it. Try it with your partner, your child, and/or your teammate. PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/ourcommunitylistens/epi003BLOG: https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/blog/post/michigan/2018/06/07/empathy-for-people-who-suckhttps://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

Listen in to learn about the 5 reflective listening skills and the role that empathy plays in our day to day conversations. During this difficult time, listening is still the most helpful thing that we can do for those in our span of care. Build trust and rapport in your relationships by practicing these steps. CHALLENGE: Practice listening to connect each day this week. Focus with a teammate, partner, friend and/or child.

Do you have a child between the ages of 0-3 in your home? Listen in to hear about some normal reactions you and your partner may be having right now and how you can be connecting through these changes in your family.CHALLENGE: Test out your favorite OCL skill with your child. What went well? What might you change next time? PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/ourcommunitylistens/epi-041BLOG: https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/blog/post/michigan/2018/09/20/what-is-empathy-and-can-i-get-better-at-ithttps://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

Friends, change is difficult and we are living through a lot of them right now. Many of which are out of our control.Host Adam J. Salgat and Leader of Curriculum Improvement & Development for Our Community Listens, Sarah Weisbarth, discuss living in an ever-changing world and acknowledge how different DISC profiles may react when faced with significant change. The conversation shifts into the logic and emotion bubbles and tips on handling stress. They talk about taking time to "practice the pause" and how it can be a game-changer.Also, be on the lookout for our Mini Refresher Series, releasing on this channel next week. These five-to-eight-minute pieces are dedicated to keeping our listening skills sharp!

Host Adam J. Salgat and Leader of Curriculum Improvement & Development for Our Community Listens, Sarah Weisbarth, have an open discussion about DISC tendencies in this extraordinary time. Each share how their profiles have manifested in good and bad ways. The conversation continues around the benefits of being self-aware and in the end, encourage everyone to take a pause and reflect.https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

In times of stress, crisis, when people are having a problem, what does it mean to 'be there for someone'?Host, Adam J. Salgat, and Leader Curriculum Improvement and Development, Sarah Weisbarth reflect on the past few weeks. The two of them take the time to listen, connect and acknowledge their worries.They also discuss how the skills have helped them stay out of judgment and let others experience their truth and reality when it is different than theirs.By the end of the podcast, Sarah discusses content for future episodes and opportunities for alumni to connect with others.This podcast was recorded on March 31, 2020https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

We are living in extraordinary times. Events and guidelines for how to live our lives in the midst of a public health crisis are changing rapidly. By following CDC guidelines for social distancing, we can help reduce the speed of the outbreak, but in doing so we may feel a greater sense of disconnectedness.Our Community Listens wants to offer that it is possible to practice physical distancing yet remain socially connected to those who matter to us. It just may take a different form than we are used to.Join host Adam J. Salgat as he speaks with Executive Director, Rebecca Buell Emerson and Leader Curriculum Improvement and Development, Sarah Weisbarth. The three of them discuss how the organization is putting online courses into action, increasing their website content and explain the #CareandConnectionChallenge.They also take the time to check in with each other and share their feelings on this period of isolation. This podcast was recorded on March 17, 2020.https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

Executive Director, Rebecca Buell Emerson, joins the podcast to update the OCL community as we all adapt to the changes taking place because of the COVID-19 virus.She discusses the proactive steps of postponing in-person classes, how the team is increasing connection through virtual and social platforms, and explains the Care and Connection Challenge.In these uncertain times, it is the goal of Our Community Listens to provide skills to help everyone listen with empathy, to promote care and connection and remind everyone – everybody matters.https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

In this podcast, Adam J. Salgat sits down with Katie and Jonathan Trotter, facilitators in Michigan who have started a communication skills training focused around helping marriages. We will learn about how the two of them met, what they admire about each other and how they have personally used the Our Community Listens skills in their marriage.https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

In this podcast, Adam J. Salgat sits down with Katie and Jonathan Trotter, facilitators in Michigan who have started a communication skills training focused around helping marriages. We learn how this class came to be, what makes it different from the traditional CST training and hear success stories of those who have taken the course. Katie also gives a couple of quick tips on how to improve communication with your spouse.https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

In this episode, Adam J. Salgat continues his conversation with Shirley Tipton - Our Community Listens facilitator, trainer and Extended DISC trainer.Shirley shares specific stories and examples of how knowing the DISC tendencies can greatly improve communication between spouses, friends, and co-workers. For more podcast and information visit – https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

On the first podcast of 2020, Adam J. Salgat sits down with Shirley Tipton - Our Community Listens facilitator, trainer and Extended DISC trainer.Shirley breaks down what Extended DISC is, how it gets its results and why Our Community Listen utilizes it in their communication course.She also gives listeners concrete examples of each DISC behavioral profile by relating them to well-known figures in our culture. The two discuss what behavior style makes the best leader – you might be surprised by her answer – and also whether or not you could get different results at different points in your life.For more podcast and information visit – https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

Adam Salgat and Sarah Weisbarth reflect on the last year of the Our Community Listens podcast.https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

Adam J. Salgat and Sarah Weisbarth sit down with President of SPACE, INC., Kathie Fuce-Hobohm to discuss how to handle change with grace.Kathie explains how she is working with Our Community Listens to navigate some significant organizational change. She highlights how the skills have taught her to style flex and improved her feedback methods as a leader.In Kathie's key takeaways, listen closely as she reiterates why this isn't a one-and-done course for her and the staff.https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

Jannette Whitcome and Stacy Keating are employees for the City of Aspen in Colorado. In this podcast, they join Adam J. Salgat to talk about how the two of them became a dynamic duo the likes of Batman & Robin, but instead of fighting crime, they fought something each and every alumnus can relate to - losing focus and forgetting the skills that had such an impact on them in the 3-day training. Jannette and Stacey banded to together to continually practice the skills with each other and on each other. They became each other's learning partner.As you listen, you'll hear how this relationship has gone beyond a learning partnership. You'll notice how these skills have brought the friends closer together and made a significant impact on their lives outside of work.https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

In this episode of the podcast Adam Salgat and Sarah Weisbarth discuss 'change'. Adam shares his personal story of dealing with a genetic degenerative muscle disease and Sarah walks through the process of change. https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

In this episode, Sarah Weisbarth, Leader of Alumni Engagement, has a conversation with two powerful, inspiring and leading women who have had a wide range of life experiences working in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion movement.The first guest you will hear from is Latisha Cunningham.Latisha was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She came from humble beginnings and was very interested in culture and people from a young age. Graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a BBA and a Master's degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development, Latisha started at the institution as a Human Resources-Affirmative Action Analyst while pursuing her graduate degree. This is where her interest in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was fueled. She went on to take roles in Civil Rights divisions, looking at laws and policies and in 2017, Latisha established Leadership and Diversity Consulting, an undertaking that is very close to her heart.She currently serves clients in the U.S. and Canada while feeding her passion for cultural immersion, by frequently traveling globally.The second guest you will hear from is Anita Sanchez.Dr. Sanchez is a brilliant international leadership, team, and organizational development consultant, trainer, speaker, and coach. For thirty-five years, she has provided services to executives and their teams in dozens of Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Anita's passion is bridging indigenous wisdom and the latest in science to inspire and equip women and men to live their higher purpose in service and joy.Of Mexican American and Aztec heritage, Anita resides in the mountains outside Boulder, Colorado, with her husband and youngest son. Join Sarah and our guests as they discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion, how the Our Community Listens training enhances their education and experiences, and how to approach situations with authenticity and self-awareness.Please note diversity, equity and inclusion is occasionally referred to as D, E and I.https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

Mary Margaret Thomas, an alumnus, and facilitator from Aspen, Colorado, joins the podcast to discuss parenting. She shares with us how the Our Community Listens skills have had an impact over the past six years and how it has directly helped her engage with her son.This podcast has many great reminders about creating focused and intentional behaviors. Keep your ears open!

Marsha Burns - Our Community Listens Director of Curriculum Quality and Content Development - has over 30 years of experience teaching and servicing Fortune 500 companies in building and delivering leadership training.Through the first 26-minutes of this podcast, Adam J. Salgat, Sarah Weisbarth and Marsha discuss how her passion for people led her to Barry Wehmiller and eventually Our Community Listens. They go into detail about the concept that "everyone is a leader" and what that looks like at work and home.Marsha also shares stories of leaders who inspired her and how she sees a correlation between listening and leadership. And lastly, they explore what is the meaning behind truly human leadership and why she believes listening is the number one skill.In the last 10-minutes of the podcast, learn about Marsha's life outside of work, including her love for her quiet pets, Halloween and two grandchildren.https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

In this episode, we are going to hear a conversation between Lead of Alumni Enrichment, Sarah Weisbarth, and alumni Michelle Marshall. Michelle is a Professional Counselor at Missouri Baptist Children's Home in St. Louis, MO. She's been in the social service field for 22 years.As part of her profession, she often listens to solve. But the class has changed that.In the following conversation hear how she has implemented the skills into her professional life but also how it has had a profound effect on her personal life through times of confrontation and loss. These changes will ripple through generations.Listen closely as they discuss the difference between accepting and embracing and Michelle explains how this new communication skill set has inspired her to become a facilitator for Our Community Listens.https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

Have you ever been so upset or even so excited that you did something completely foolish or destructive? Like punched a wall, tried something dangerous because of the adrenaline rush or said something hurtful out of frustration?In this conversation, Adam J. Salgat sits down with Sarah Weisbarth to discuss the logic and emotion bubbles from class and how one directly affects the other.Sarah shares a personal story about an outburst on a golf course while with family, and that it had nothing to do with how she was striking the ball that day. Lastly, we discuss why the absolute best thing someone can do for another person when their stress is high, and their logic is compressed is to just LISTEN.https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

Adam Salgat sits down with Misty Janks and Sarah Weisbarth to discuss how to handle difficult conversations.https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

Adam J. Salgat sits down with lifelong educator and Texas firecracker, Cynthia Bayuk-Bishop to discuss her partnership with Our Community Listens. Together they are bringing the principles of the Our Community Listens curriculum to students in 8th-12th grade.As the conversation continues, charming Cynthia shares her passion for youth, meeting people, sports, and food.So take the time to learn how Our Community Listens and Cynthia Bayuk-Bishop work to create a better world by changing youth.

When your business card states you work for a 'listening' organization, you better do just that. But what happens when you put on earmuffs and dive deep into interrogation mode as a parent? What happens when your kids call you out on it? What can you choose to do? Tune in as host Adam J. Salgat talks with Our Community Listens Executive Director Rebecca Emerson about her blog titled 'Listening is Close to Loving' where she explores her relationship with her sons, how they keep her accountable and how she reacts when they do.READ THE FULL BLOG: https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/blog/post/ocl/2019/04/23/listening-is-close-to-loving

Host Adam J. Salgat talks with Our Community Listens Facilitator Sarah Weisbarth as she opens up about what prevents her from being empathetic at times. She discusses her triggers and how she overcomes them.The two of them also discuss the benefits of being an empathetic person and how to start changing our mindset on how empathy is a part of your life.

Host Adam J. Salgat talks with Our Community Listens Facilitator Sarah Weisbarth about how to create a safe space with employees, friends, and family to give and receive feedback.

Listen in and be encouraged as Adam talks with facilitator Sarah Weisbarth about significant behavior change. There are resources available to you as you adjust and consider what you can do differently to improve.

Adam and Sarah work their way through the communication cycle. www.ourcommunitylistens.org

Sharon Clement, Our Community Listens facilitator joins the podcast to tell us about the 'onion slide'. She takes us through the different layers that make up our personality and provides many different suggestions to expand our choices on how to change our behavior.www.ourcommunitylistens.org

National team members Executive Director, Rebecca Emerson and Strategic Initiatives Leader, Dustin Brown sit down with Adam J. Salgat for an informative look into their lives. We learn how they came to work with Our Community Listens, the impact it has had on them and what we can expect from the organization moving forward. We also spend some time discussing dream vacations, favorite fishing spots and which kind of jelly goes best on a PB&J. ;-)You won't want to miss this chance to learn more about these two dedicated and driven people.www.ourcommunitylistens.org

An alumni listener recently asked for reminders and inspiration on attentive behavior, how to listen without judgment and how not be the 'one-upper storyteller'. We are happy to talk about the topics our alumni need support with. Thank you for sending in an ask for an episode on being a Cheerful Communicator.

At the heart of our ability to provide meaningful recognition is the practice and attitude of gratitude. If we are going to be able to incorporate the Our Community Listens vision into our lives and relationships, understanding the value and intent of gratitude is going to be instrumental. Gratitude goes beyond a 'thank you' and we are grateful to you are listeners for tuning in.

Dedicating yourself to the emergency services field can be a strenuous, daunting and exceptionally difficult commitment. Working 24-hour shifts and stepping into life-threatening situations daily takes its toll.So how are emergency services leaders and staff incorporating the principles of Our Community Listens into their lives? How is it improving departmental and community connections? How is it affecting the mental health of the staff? To find out, Sarah Weisbarth sat down with Fire Chief Greg Bulanow of the North Charleston Fire Department in coastal South Carolina and Police Chief Cliff Block of the Midland Police Department in Michigan.These two men have brought the Our Community Listens movement into their departments and are excited to share the results.

The key to giving helpful feedback is to first be able to receive feedback. What?! Sharon Clement Our Community Listens Facilitator, coaches us through how to receive first and then give meaningful feedback. If we want the feedback we give to others to be meaningful and inspire growth and change then we first have to be able to receive and apply feedback ourselves.

Why is any of this important? Stretching beyond ourselves to connect with others can be work. Sharon Clement provides inspiration and stories that will help us value setting our own issues aside to grow in our relationships with others.

Adam Salgat sits down with Michigan Chapter Leader, Leanne VanBeek, for a refresher of the DISC assessment and the behavioral tendencies of each category.They discuss how people lean towards the negative once they learn their tendencies and how to flip the lens to find the positive side. They also break down how to approach and connect with each style.Visit our new website - www.ourcommunitylistens.org

Maggie Gerardi understands the impact of investing in her team. Executive Directors, team leaders, Superintendents, small business owners, this podcast is for you. Director of Whitcomb Terrace Assisted Living in Aspen Colorado, Maggie took CST and was so inspired that she invited her team of 12 to apply, and then supported them as they worked together to cover each other's shifts so that each person could attend the 3-day class.Shara Brice, OCL - Colorado Chapter Leader goes on to say, "The Whitcomb Terrace team use their CST skills to ensure that each resident knows that they matter, as they extend the gift of listening to all those entrusted to their care. The staff also practice truly human leadership with each other, to ensure that they communicate well. Whether she's at work, or at the soccer fields, cheering on her sons, Maggie is the message and is a valued, inspirational leader in our community."

Adam has some big announcements for the OCL podcast and website. #thefutureisbright

Acceptance, is it possible? You have the choice and the skills to navigate through acceptance. Listen to Leanne VanBeek OCL Michigan Chapter Leader as she talks through what skills to use in the difficult space of acceptance.https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/course-calendars

You always have a choice - Listen as Misty Janks, OCL professor and Impact Director discusses personal power, OCL and choice in life, parenting and work. In any situation you have a choice to move toward acceptance, adjustment, or ask for change. What will your move be?

The experience of the OCL class is profound for many of our alumni. Amy Phoenix, Alumni and Intern shares how the class impacted her personally and with her family and parenting approach. We all have the power to change......how do we want to use that power?

Reflective listening is easy to do if you sincerely care about others. Stopping what you are doing, focusing in and really listening to others matters. Being able to respond reflectively with a fact and feeling helps others know that you are both listening and that you care. Listen in as we review reflective listening and try to make the reflective response a little easier.

Crafting your confrontation message is key to delivering your message effectively and getting your needs met. We go through real life examples to further understand FBI. Feeling, Behavior, Impact.

Showing care to others can be as simple as listening. But is it really that simple? Join us as we explore the value of listening. What can we adjust to help others by listening? You might be surprised!

Why do we ask for change?When we ask people to change we actually need their help. Kind of a different way to look at it. Listen in as we talk about how it is crucial that we have conversations. Conversations can be hard but important if we want to strengthen relationships.

Our Community Listens.....a national non-profit with a chapter in Michigan.Our podcast will talk about the skills shared in the three day class described as 'life changing'. Learn more at:https://www.facebook.com/OCLMichigan/https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/homeWe promote world caring through communication skills designed to help understanding and effective confrontations. We believe everyone is a leader and sharing a message with those in their span of care. What message are you sending?Our Community LISTENS is funded by Phillips LISTENS, Inc., a 501(c) 3 private operating foundation, that allows us the opportunity to share our message with the world.

Catchy title for a real problem. Sometimes it is hard to relate and connect with others. How do we have concern and empathy for people when maybe we don't want to? Empathy is a teachable, learnable hard skill. We have to choose to care, even if we don't want to. Listen to Leanne VanBeek, OCL Michigan Chapter Lead,talk with host Adam Salgat about how this can be hard but is so important.

Empathy is important if we want to connect with others. But when can it be too much? Are there times when being empathetic can be a drain on us and how do we know? Listen to Leanne VanBeek, OCL Michigan Chapter Lead talk about this difficult concept with honesty and empathy.