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Best of 2023: Conversations of the Year

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Dec 26, 2023
Jack Kornfield, a mindfulness expert, discusses the profound power of intention and mindful living. Carolyn Coughlin emphasizes the art of listening, enhancing communication. Aaron Dignan tackles organizational pitfalls and the significance of feedback. Leadership guru Jim Dethmer shares insights on integrity and responsibility. Ravi Gupta highlights embracing reality for problem-solving. Kevin Kelly talks about the importance of deadlines in creativity. Julie Gurner offers strategies for shifting mindsets from victimhood to empowerment, while Frank Slootman focuses on trust in organizations and Gio Valiante advises on decision-making in the face of desire.
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ADVICE

Long-Term Intentions

  • Set long-term intentions or vows that reflect your deepest values.
  • Use these as touchstones in challenging situations to guide your behavior.
ANECDOTE

Listening to Win

  • Carolyn Coughlin's children respond negatively to her 'listening to win.'
  • True listening involves making others feel seen and heard, not just proving them wrong.
ADVICE

Deep Listening

  • Listen below the surface and understand the speaker's meaning, not just their words.
  • Cultivate curiosity and recognize that you never truly know what another person means.
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