Beyond The Class: From Knowledge To Action

Some would say that working in the education field takes a lot of smarts. To teach someone anything, you need first to understand it yourself, and then you have to break it down and go step by step to help build up their understanding of the subject. But what happens if your student doesn't want to listen? Do you just keep repeating the information, hoping it will sink in? What if you stopped the...

Conflict in the workplace: How do we define it, and why does it matter? CPP Global (the publisher of the Myers-Briggs Assessment) defines conflict as "any workplace disagreement that disrupts the flow of work." This definition emphasizes that conflict reduces productivity. A worldwide study by CPP looking at workplace conflicts showed that 57% of the US respondents had NOT received training in how...

What is emotional intelligence, and why is it vital in a leader? Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and regulate one's emotions and understand the emotions of others. A high EQ, emotional quotient, as it can be referred to, helps build relationships, reduce team stress, defuse conflict, and improve job satisfaction. Researchers Van Rooy & Viswesvaran conducted a meta-analysis of 69...

Welcome back to the Listen First Podcast! What happens when a journalist, trained to listen to people, takes a class on listening? According to A Great Place to Work, a critical factor in building a positive and productive workplace culture is having trust among the staff. But what builds trust in the workplace, and what does it mean for employees to experience? Trust can feel like a squishy word,...

In this episode, Adam J. Salgat and CFCC CEO Misty Janks sit down to discuss company culture and what businesses should keep in mind heading into 2023. They share some new statistics about who employees think is in charge of company culture, how culture has improved after the pandemic, and provide concrete examples of how to enhance connection.https://www.chapmancommunities.org/

Just like your favorite sitcom, we've put together a compilation episode! Enjoy the key messages from our interviews this past year. Happy Holidays!https://www.chapmancommunities.org/

There are many holiday celebrations on the horizon. This is often joked about as a time of family turmoil. Let's talk about what we can do when a relative starts expressing views that are different than your own. Listen in as Jules Maloney, Wisconsin Regional Director & Director of Virtual Programming, shares many examples of how to move past judgment and into acceptance, even when you don't agree...

Have you ever had trouble getting a co-worker to buy in on a project? Does it seem as though they don't grasp the importance? Sometimes when we explain things, we aren't connecting with them because we aren't saying how they 'need' to hear it. In this Skill Snippet, Shara Brice discusses DISC and explains how style-flexing can help this situation.

Are you new alumni? Did you recently finish the Our Community Listens course and find yourself often checking back to your learning guide? Well, this podcast and its coming episodes are here for you as another form of learning! We'll be reviewing subjects from class, providing more examples and reminders of how to apply the skills at work and at home. In this episode, Adam J. Salgat and Katie Trot...

In this episode, Adam Salgat discusses with Jill Wright of South Carolina how she tries to connect with her kids as the school year begins. Listen to her account of initially having difficulty understanding her son's decision not to join a school club but eventually slowing down and hearing his real concerns. If Jill's listening skills had not come to the surface, she might have missed out on some...

In this episode, Adam Salgat, Micki Gibbs, and Mike Desparrois set you up for success as your family goes through the transition of starting a new school year. Listen closely for five tips to bring you closer to your child as they head into a very stressful time of their life. 1. Use door openers2. Grace and space, don't interrogate3. Let them lead the conversation4. Connection before direction5....

In this episode, Adam Salgat visits Jenn Rudolph, a military member, who completed her Master's Research Thesis for her course in the Military Arts and Sciences about listening with empathy in the military. Specifically those that have completed the Our Community Listens course. What challenges did Rudolph face when implementing empathy in their communication practices? What were those indicators...

Are you a new alumnus? Did you recently finish the Our Community Listens course and find yourself checking back to your learning guide often? Well, this podcast and its upcoming episode are here for you as another way to learn! We'll review class subjects, provide more examples, and remind you how to apply the skills at work and at home. In this episode, Adam J. Salgat and Katie Trotter discuss th...

Our team is excited to welcome you to the alumni family and share how you can stay connected.https://www.chapmancommunities.org/

In this episode, Adam Salgat sits down with Gina Wilson, OCL Alumni, mother of two teens, and Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Central Michigan University. Gina discusses using the OCL skills as a parent during the first days of the pandemic. She recalls trying to work with her daughter on her daily routines and how she realized she was instilling learned helplessness in her. This...

"When we went into the course, we were like, 'What else are we going to learn about each other and about ourselves?'...and it was a lot. So never think that you know enough about yourself or others because there's always more." -Melanie PomervilleIn this episode, Adam J. Salgat sits down with Ryan and Melanie Pomerville, military members, to discuss how the OCL skills have impacted their marriage....

Listen in as host, Adam J. Salgat, talks with Bev Thiel, Executive Director of Kent County, MI Habitat for Humanity. Bev explains why she and her team have found great value in implementing the Our Community Listens skills. She discusses the use of the DISC assessment and how her team uses this knowledge to impact the community members they partner with and serve. Bev also discusses the impact the...

In this episode, Adam J. Salgat and CFCC CEO Misty Janks sit down to discuss the Great Reshuffle and how the foundational course of Our Community Listens can set up leaders and organizations to handle the changing job market. They also discuss continuing learning opportunities for alumni and the excitement behind hosting community classes again. View learning opportunities - https://connect.chapma...

Vacations take a lot of planning, and for the most part, that work turns into fun and relaxation. But what happens when something goes wrong, and you and your partner stare at each other with accusations on the tips of your tongues? In this episode, Adam J. Salgat shares a personal story about his recent trip to the "happiest place on earth," and Katie Trotter joins the conversation to break down...

If you just recently finished employee reviews and struggled to provide feedback, whether it was good or bad behavior, this podcast is for you! In this episode, Adam J. Salgat has on Jules Maloney to discuss using the Feeling, Behavior, and Impact skill through a leadership lens. Jules breaks down three specific areas we can use this skill, provides examples to bring it into real-life situations,...

Register for Virtual OCL - https://bit.ly/3JORWMZOnce you change your behavior and implement the OCL skills, how does that impact your connection with your children and can it help them grow? In this podcast, Adam J. Salgat talks with the mother-daughter team of Micki and Katie Gibbs. They explain how their relationship stayed strong because of Micki's focus on reflective listening during Katie's...

In this episode, Adam Salgat sits down with newly appointed CEO, Misty Janks, to cover the expansion of programs, including virtual classes happening at CFCC. They also discuss her excitement level moving into her new role and the heritage behind the official name change that took place about one year ago.https://www.chapmancommunities.org/

Learn more about the Foundations of Leadership course - https://bit.ly/3H84MVK---You may think you appreciate and recognize your partner, but is it in a way that your partner connects with? In this podcast, you will learn the impact of recognition and appreciation in a relationship, plus tools and skills to truly make your partner feel celebrated. Interested in learning more and interacting with o...

Joining Adam Salgat is Mike Desparrois and one of the newest team members, Micki Gibbs. The three of them discuss logic and emotion in the classroom. They talk about what it's like for students and teachers. Listen closely to find the little tidbits that will help you work with your student or your child.https://www.chapmancommunities.org/

In this episode, Jules Maloney of the Wisconsin Chapter joins me to discuss the 'needs onion'.This layered approach of understanding that every behavior expresses a need helps us become more self-aware and move past judgment. Jules and I take an in-depth look at our needs as a human, discuss real-life, real-time examples of identifying our needs and how to manage those feelings and physical change...