S2, Ep. 17: The Power of One Conversation and How It Can Change Your Life, feat. Heather Criswell of The Conversation Academy
Summary
Heather Criswell, an expert in communication, discusses the importance of effective communication in both personal and professional relationships. She highlights the challenges faced by children and adults in today's digital age, where face-to-face conversations are becoming increasingly rare. Heather emphasizes the need for genuine human connection and the negative impact of relying too heavily on technology for communication. She also provides insights on how leaders can cultivate meaningful conversations within their teams, especially in hybrid work environments. Heather shares a personal story about a difficult employee and the importance of setting clear expectations and deal breakers in any relationship. Links from this episode: https://www.heathercriswell.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Heather Criswell 06:19 The Impact of Technology on Communication 11:30 The Challenges of Connecting in the Digital Age 16:15 Cultivating Meaningful Conversations in Hybrid Work Environments 31:03 The Importance of Self-Reflection in Communication Confessions of a Terrible Leader is hosted by Layci Nelson and produced by Mary Skop. Music is by Leif Olsen and Mary Skop from the band "The Number of Months."Heather Criswell, an expert in communication, discusses the importance of effective communication in both personal and professional relationships. She highlights the challenges faced by children and adults in today's digital age, where face-to-face conversations are becoming increasingly rare. Heather emphasizes the need for genuine human connection and the negative impact of relying too heavily on technology for communication. She also provides insights on how leaders can cultivate meaningful conversations within their teams, especially in hybrid work environments. Heather shares a personal story about a difficult employee and the importance of setting clear expectations and deal breakers in any relationship.
Links from this episode:
https://www.heathercriswell.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Heather Criswell
06:19 The Impact of Technology on Communication
11:30 The Challenges of Connecting in the Digital Age
16:15 Cultivating Meaningful Conversations in Hybrid Work Environments
31:03 The Importance of Self-Reflection in Communication
Confessions of a Terrible Leader is hosted by Layci Nelson and produced by Mary Skop. Music is by Leif Olsen and Mary Skop from the band "The Number of Months."