Our Bias Means Intent Gets Lost in Translatio...

Greg reviews how two types of cognitive bias impact our listening abilities in relationships with others and shares that being present doesn’t mean literally; it means being present in intent and emotional engagement. He reminds listeners that “fixers” often unintentionally hijac ...  Show more

Greg continues to talk about how our frame of reference when listening is through the lens of Cognitive Bias which results in our brains filtering the information we process. This can lead to short-cuts that leave out significant information and sensitivities. Greg goes on to exp ...  Show more

Most of us spend our lives in conversation - yet very few of us are ever taught how to communicate well. Whether it’s with our partners, colleagues, family or friends, we often assume that being heard is the same as being understood. But true communication isn’t just about the wo ...  Show more

Kern Beare is the author of the book, Difficult Conversations, the Art and Science of Working Together. He shares strategies to help us have more productive dialogues and to resolve differences when it matters most. Whether in relationship, work, or political conversations, he d ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3771: Colin Wright explores how our perception of time shifts depending on attention, novelty, and emotional state, and how ...  Show more

Licensed therapist Kier Gaines explains the importance of accountability and self-forgiveness. He shares how being accountable for your actions can lead to personal growth, healthier relationships, and a pathway to self-forgiveness, while debunking the myth that one mistake defin ...  Show more