A common theme I’ve noticed spanning across our recent podcasts is the concept of self-care. While it may seem counterintuitive, a leader’s ability to show up for their team (through things like eating well and sleeping soundly) puts us in a better place to serve. Terri Lonowski of Soulful Listening joins me to share her secrets for becoming a better communicator. Two key takeaways? Listen more than you speak… and take care of yourself. It all comes together folks!

Dive In:

04:00 Meet Terri and learn how her grandmother inspired her love for listening.

08:00 “Over half of the American population is lonely.” Terri details the negative health effects of feeling alone (it’s equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day!).

10:00 The first element of soulful listening: self-care.

12:50 Becoming fully present is our second element of soulful listening. Terri shares a key activity she walks her live audiences through, which you can do at your desk or wherever you are!

15:30 What is quantum listening? Terri explains how active listening and empathy create the third element of soulful listening.

16:30 Terri explains the “secret sauce” of soulful listening!

17:00 The feedback loop is our fifth and final element of soulful listening. In order to truly help others, we must first hear them.

19:00 Brandon shares his thoughts on soulful listening and a story of “filling the space” from his childhood. “It’s a full body experience.”

23:30 Is there one element most individuals struggle with most? Terri shares.

24:00 Terri’s Life Hack: “Start small.”

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