The Mike Method EP93 The Art of Communication: How We Listen, Repair, and Build Real Connection
This special episode brings together key moments from past conversations exploring one of the most important and often overlooked leadership skills: communication.
Not just how we speak, but how we listen. How we respond when we are triggered. How we repair conflict. And how we build relationships rooted in clarity, curiosity, and trust.
Across these conversations, we move beyond surface level advice and into the mechanics of real connection. From managing emotional reactions and staying present in a distracted world, to learning how charisma, attention, and honest dialogue shape the way we relate to each other.
Together, these perspectives offer a practical guide for communicating in a way that strengthens relationships at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
Featured conversations include
- Mike Desjardins on the ABC method for managing triggers and choosing intentional responses in the moment
- Ahna Boley on designing conversations for attention and presence in a world full of distraction
- Milam Miller on redefining charisma as the ability to make others feel seen, heard, and remembered
- Adrienne Giffen on why meaningful conversation matters more than ever and how it reconnects us
- Jayson Gaddis on the conflict repair cycle and the communication skills that build stronger relationships over time
- Michael Bungay Stanier on understanding what brings out our best and how to intentionally shape the relationships that matter most
In this episode, we explore
- Why emotional awareness is the foundation of effective communication
- How attention and presence shape the quality of conversations
- The difference between reacting and responding in moments of tension
- Practical tools for navigating conflict and repairing relationships
- How curiosity and listening create psychological safety
- Why intentional conversations lead to stronger, more resilient relationships
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