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    Candour Communication Podcast

    We discuss interpersonal communication and all the human stuff that gets in the way. To communicate more effectively we cannot rely on communication skills alone. We need to shine a light on our perceptions of other people and ourselves. We delve into topics like emotional intelligence, body language, deception, storytelling, social engineering, culture, personality, negotiation, sales and leadership. Join us as we learn to get our message across with more courage, clarity and connection.
    enDivan Gradwell & Mark Tannen52 Episodes

    Episodes (52)

    The Finale (#50)

    The Finale (#50)

    1:04- behind the scenes: podcast stats - number of countries, downloads and fan favourite episodes.  

    6:11 - We're putting the podcast on hold indefinitely.  

    9:54 - Mark's favourite episode: Chris Marhefka.  

    14:38 - Adrian Spear episode: distance between stimulus and response.  

    15:39 - Grant  Herbert episode: be yourself.

    16:13 - funniest moments: Lisa Linke, Christian Fleck, Daisy Simonis.  

    19:32 - most inspiring guests: Dr Everett Worthington, Ashley Kesner, Ricardo Gonzalez, Greg van Borssum.  

    24:29 - most surprising moments: grief (Jillian Rosoff and David Richman) and erotic empathy (Amanda Luterman), backburners (Dr Michelle Drouin).

    30:45 - the counter-intuitive Danish way of parenting: Jessica Joelle Alexander.  

    34:07 - most informative: Dr Timothy Levine.  

    38:43 - episodes on trust: Marie-Clarie Ross and Melanie Marshall.  

    39:00 - presenting and storytelling: Laurie Gilbertson.  

    40:26 - story telling: Francisco Mahfuz, Gabrielle Dolan.  

    44:07 - quick recap of topics covered in the podcast.  

    45:17 - leadership episodes: David Neal and Ryan Hartley.  

    48:02 - topics that we would have liked to do?  

    50:26 - benefits of doing the podcast: meeting people.  

    51:14 - empathy: Dr Ashok Bhattacharya and Daniel Murray.  

    53:11 - relationships are at the heart of life: Dr Michelle Drouin, Craig Bulmer and Ashley Fico.  

    54:48 - knowing better does not mean doing better: Divan's communication mistake.  

    59:32 - feedback: Jason Rosoff and Paul Farina.  

    1:01:09 - Tina Robinson: "all behaviour is communication".  

    1:01:40 - Mark's recommendations: Chris Marhefka, Dr Michelle Drouin, Amanda Luterman, Jessica Joelle Alexander.  

    1:02:45 - Divan's recommendations: Jessica Joelle Alexander, Francisco Mahfuz, David Neal, Dr Ashok Bhattacharya, Jason Rosoff, Dr Timothy Levine.

    1:05:15 - practice is as important as knowledge.  

    1:05:50 - wrapping up the podcast.  

    1:09:52 - connect with Divan and Mark.  

    1:10:28 - final words.  

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/the-finale/

    Angie Wakeman: the joy of clowning around in life (#49)

    Angie Wakeman: the joy of clowning around in life (#49)

    1:33 - being present rather than prepared.  

    4:26 - the moments that happen when we're present.  

    6:04 - being in the moment allows you to interact with your audience.  

    7:56 - does the costume help to lower inhibitions?  

    9:43 - curiosity, empathy and naivete.  

    11:28 - training yourself to see as if it was your first time seeing.  

    14:00 - how did clowning start for Angie?  

    16:23 - clowning is vulnerable and authentic.  

    24:10 - how Angie's previous careers helped with clowning.  

    27:31 - clowning in the corporate environment.  

    32:10 - you are more than the role you perform.  

    34:23 - the value of staying in the mess.  

    36:50 - those moments of stuck aren't real.  

    38:32 - making the time and space to play.  

    39:53 - status games.  

    45:23 - clowns play, they don't act.  

    46:22 - overthinking makes us perform worse.  

    48:18 - the role of the court jester.  

    51:22 - how the class transforms through clowning.  

    56:51 - we connect through our imperfections.  

    1:00:02 - connect with Angie.  

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/angie-wakeman/

    Florian Decludt on learning languages and adapting to cultures (#48)

    Florian Decludt on learning languages and adapting to cultures (#48)

    1:21 - the first person to disagree on LinkedIn.

    5:20 - the countries Florian has lived in. 

    7:18 - most difficult country to adapt to. 

    9:17 - are people less friendly in some countries? 

    12:32 - some cultures are more indirect.

    14:36 - how to get an insight to the country’s unwritten rules.

    16:30 - how Florian felt about going to a boarding school in a new country where he didn’t speak the language.

    18:09 - why should people live in a different country? 

    24:45 - a new country is a clean slate. 

    27:10 - finding yourself when travelling. 

    32:00 - fear of failure stopping us from starting. 

    36:57 - don’t overthink what you say because people don’t care. 

    39:10 - tying self worth to people’s opinions. 

    41:48 - learning and fear and failure. 

    44:18 - is social media a waste of time? 

    47:50 - create a learning entourage. 

    50:30 - the benefits of learning new languages. 

    57:45 - how to learn a new language? 

    1:09:21 - connect with Florian.

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at:  https://candourpodcast.com/florian-decludt/

    Melanie Marshall on the heart and soul of trust (#47)

    Melanie Marshall on the heart and soul of trust (#47)

    2:43 - no fear of public speaking after doing a body building competition.

    8:38 - focus on who you want to be, not what you want to be.

    15:33 - people are not trusted to do the job they were hired for.

    16:26 - being trusted is not up to you to decide, its up to the other person.

    17:36 - why Melanie wrote the book, Trust.

    20:37 - respect comes from feeling trusted.

    21:41 - the core of communication and leadership.

    22:52 - what do organisations look like when there is no trust?

    27:26 - trust is just as important for personal relationships.

    31:9 - getting people to own up to bad news.

    38:5 - deal with conflicts early.

    42:47 - why beliefs about trust are important.

    45:46 - belief about whether trust is earned or given.

    47:23 - earning trust.

    51:50 - HEART + SOUL model of trust.

    55:19 - honesty: does it require trust or build trust?

    56:20 - earning trust is on their timeframe, not ours.

    58:53 - don't jump in with the answer.

    62:5 - does helping others build or erode trust?

    64:29 - responding from values rather than reacting from emotion.

    72:36 - can you be too nice?

    75:39 - when you have to build trust very quickly.

    81:0 - taking time to connect at work can feel non-productive.

    94:10 - connect with Melanie.

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/melanie-marshall/

    Laurie Gilbertson on high stakes persuasion: a prosecutor's perspective (#46)

    Laurie Gilbertson on high stakes persuasion: a prosecutor's perspective (#46)

    2:10 - Alexander Hamilton.  

    5:02 - what drew Laurie into criminal law?  

    10:26 - the most important lessons Laurie's father taught her was about communication.  

    11:55 - importance of credibility when making your case.  

    14:18 - logic vs emotion in arguing a case.  

    17:32 - the importance of primacy: making the most of an opening statement.  

    23:53 - knowing your audience when the audience is very diverse.  

    27:37 - dealing with difficult people in the audience.  

    30:25 - we can easily misread our audience.  

    31:57 - the stories we tell ourselves can hinder communication.  

    33:16 - how to prepare for presentations.  

    38:16 - can you prepare too much?  

    43:23 - making a closing argument.  

    46:36 - communication lessons from interrogating witnesses.  

    48:58 - if you want honest feedback, ask kids.  

    52:01 - let your witness be the star of the show.  

    55:32 - arguing cases you don't believe in.  

    1:02:27 - adapting your presentation style for television.  

    1:04:26 - biggest barrier to good presentations: being yourself.  

    1:06:24 - do people struggle more with content or delivery?  

    1:09:56 - be like a child when speaking on stage.  

    1:12:13 - connect with Laurie Gilbertson. 

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/laurie-gilbertson

    Jillian Rosoff on grief: heartache, healing and humour (#45)

    Jillian Rosoff on grief: heartache, healing and humour (#45)

    1:31 - Radical Candor in the Rosoff household.

    2:08 - what drew Jillian to grief counselling.

    4:30 - people are scared to talk about death.

    7:06 - what to say when someone is grieving.

    9:47 - we will all say the wrong thing at some point.

    10:50 - people get less support during grief than we think.

    12:25 - avoiding resentment when people don't reach out.

    14:39 - when the platitudes don't fit.

    16:40 - don't give advice.

    17:59 - we grieve in context.

    19:50 - different styles of grieving.

    20:45 - grief has more emotions than sadness.

    21:54 - can grief lead people to detrimental paths?

    24:41 - healthy ways to deal with grief.

    26:27 - scared to be in the present because that's where the emotions are.

    28:09 - how to stay calm and take care of yourself to help others?

    32:55 - not feeling the "right" emotions when grieving.

    35:06 - what value does a grief counsellor add?

    37:48 - kids communicate through play.

    41:51 - people can have very different rituals when grieving someone.

    44:28 - the impact of not being able to attend funerals during COVID.

    48:48 - we only know how to live if we've been confronted with death.

    51:02 - the power of humour.

    55:40 - feeling like we have to be strong for others.

    1:0:24 - enjoying the present vs reminiscing about the past.

    1:01:55 - what is most important when people look back on their life?

    1:03:23 - sharing our stories can be a way to connect with each other.

    1:06:00 - connect with Jillian.

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/jillian-rosoff/

    Ryan Hartley on heart-centred leadership (#44)

    Ryan Hartley on heart-centred leadership (#44)

    2:05 - what drew Ryan to work at a call centre for the police.

    4:28 - lessons from a emergency call centre.

    6:45 - hire for character and social skills.

    7:55 - de-escalating highly emotional situations.

    10:17 - the hardest phone call Ryan ever took.

    12:02 - importance of self-care in high stress jobs.

    16:06 - managing your own emotions in high stress situations.

    18:34 - the importance of being calm as the leader.

    19:45 - leadership is an act, not a title.

    21:18 - everyone has a purpose.

    26:25 - candid conversations are not an excuse for being blunt and harsh.

    27:01 - mindset, skillset and heartset.

    31:09 - how Ryan developed a servant-leadership approach in a status-driven environment.

    33:03 - a leader's job is to be a greenhouse.

    35:01 - the importance of team identity.  

    39:32 - the culture deck from the founder of Netflix.

    41:07 - leading with your heart is hard but worth it.

    45:04 - feedforward instead of feedback.

    45:34 - love tough.

    49:02 - attachment theory applied to leadership.

    49:55 - it's more important to be relational than to be right.

    53:38 - the importance of courage in leadership.

    54:44 - coming to the world from love, not for love.

    57:43 - how Ryan's marriage survived a rough patch.

    1:02:36 - what lessons did marriage troubles teach Ryan.

    1:04:21 - self-defence mechanism to rejection.

    1:05:35 - everyone deserves to be loved.

    1:08:21 - what does "always better than yesterday" mean to Ryan.

    1:10:24 - leaving a heartprint.

    1:12:07 - the ripple effect of leadership.

    1:13:09 - get in touch with Ryan Hartley.

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/ryan-hartley/

    Dr Michelle Drouin: how technology impacts connection, intimacy and infidelity (#43)

    Dr Michelle Drouin: how technology impacts connection, intimacy and infidelity (#43)

    1:53 - phantom phone vibrations.

    2:35 - from development psychology to technology impact on relationships.

    3:53 - is technology helpful or harmful to relationships?

    7:24 - parents' concerns about kids on technology.

    9:06 - technology opens up communication with people across the world.

    9:47 - phone addiction is not all bad.

    11:07 - using our phones for social good.

    12:56 - calling her Grandma.

    14:28 - millennials are scared of phone calls.

    16:10 - does talking to strangers make us happy?

    21:19 - a small kindness to a stranger can make their day.

    23:06 - the intimacy famine why it matters.

    25:37 - the life-giving power of physical touch.

    30:24 - the importance of a shared bedtime routine with your partner.

    33:05 - using technology together can still build intimacy.

    34:35 - rules are important to avoid conflict.

    36:28 - make rules when you are calm.

    38:30 - rewards are more effective than punishment to change behaviour.

    40:40 - how can singles get more intimacy?

    42:59 - back burners - a threat to your relationship?

    48:35 - Ex-partners are most likely to be backburners.

    49:20 - social media is the cause for up to 30% of divorces.

    50:27 - rules around social media?

    52:10 - people may have different intent than you when using social media.

    54:31 - the lies people are most disappointed by when online dating.

    56:36 - lying on dating sites reduces relationship length.

    57:52 - pitfalls to avoid when dating online.

    1:00:23 - the criteria you are looking for when dating.

    1:02:10 - relationships are so important.

    1:03:21 - persisting with our current relationship vs looking for something new.

    1:05:32 - what if our relationship has lost it's spark?

    1:09:19 - connect with Michelle.

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/dr-michelle-drouin/

    David Neal: leadership is not about you (#42)

    David Neal: leadership is not about you (#42)

    1:39 - from enemies to best mates.

    6:12 - there is nothing noble about being harmless.

    7:06 - avoiding or engaging with conflict.

    7:27 - what makes a leader?

    8:50 - good leadership looks different in different contexts.

    11:40 - the leadership style in the military.

    12:59 - how values and beliefs impact team performance.

    15:12 - navigating the conflicts that arise from having a diverse team.

    15:35 - definition of leadership.

    16:30 - diversity is contextual. What are you trying to achieve?

    18:43 - are you trying to be right or correct?

    20:36 - leaders represent people authentically in forums where they cannot represent themselves.

    22:18 - trying to be right disengages people around you.

    23:41 - it's better to lose the battle and keep the relationship, especially with your kids.

    25:07 - extreme ownership and admitting mistakes.

    27:28 - where the name Eighth Mile Consulting came from.

    29:18 - owning our mistakes turns our weakness into a strength.

    31:39 - owning your faults increases your credibility and your ability to influence.

    32:55 - steelman and strawman debating tactics.

    36:01 - influence starts by listening, not speaking.

    38:14 - it takes discipline to shut up and listen.

    41:55 - I don't have time to listen.

    44:02 - why boundaries give more freedom.

    52:14 - boundaries with children.

    54:46 - just do what makes you happy is terrible advice.

    56:46 - the standard you walk past is the standard you accept.

    58:18 - sometimes leaders only have bad options to choose from.

    1:00:14 - leadership is not about you.

    1:02:44 - a leader's reputation is their influence.

    1:06:1 - making an unpopular decision that you believe will be best for the long term.

    1:10:49 - reputation is based on your character but not fully in your own control.

    1:12:57 - how to become more self-aware as leaders.

    1:15:30 - everyone is a leader.

    1:16:11 - how to create a safe space for people to speak up.

    1:18:55 - empathy saved the world.

    1:24:7 - our ego can be our greatest enemy.

    1:26:12 - connect with David Neal.

     

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/david-neal/

    Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros on using Appreciative Inquiry to create conversations worth having (#41)

    Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros on using Appreciative Inquiry to create conversations worth having (#41)

    2:28 - how Cheri and Jackie first came across the idea of Appreciative Inquiry.

    4:04 - how many hours in a day are you in conversation?

    4:32 - what is appreciative inquiry.

    5:34 - difference between a good and a bad conversation.

    7:18 - you can feel when you are in a destructive, depreciative conversation.

    7:42 - how many of our conversations can be worth having?

    9:42 - our words affect each other.

    11:13 - what to do when the conversation is turning sour.

    12:02 - our conversations with loved ones are often less intentional than with strangers.

    12:41 - example of using Appreciative Inquiry in the real world.

    14:14 - Appreciative Inquiry is not about having rose-coloured glasses.

    15:22 - the technique of flipping.

    16:52 - how Appreciative Inquiry has impacted Cheri and Jackie's life.

    17:15 - our words matter immensely because they shape our world.

    19:08 - conversations worth having at home.

    20:57 - how to get your children to actually talk to you.

    24:26 - the constructionist principle.

    26:32 - the poetic principle.

    29:01 - Are appreciative conversations something we're born with or can it be learned?

    31:01 - there is a place for the sceptic.

    31:40 - appreciative inquiry doesn't mean you ignore problems.

    31:54 - analytical approach: looking for positive deviants.

    33:17 - overcoming negativity bias.

    36:15 - how to manage your emotions in the moment.

    37:47 - asking generative questions.

    42:11 - dealing with negative people who don't want to have constructive conversations.

    44:45 - a conversation worth having is not just a positive conversation.

    45:23 - don't assume people don't want to talk to you just because they are shy or introverted.

    47:30 - example of how leaders can use appreciative inquiry.

    51:55 - why appreciative inquiry is more likely to influence and create change.

    54:21 - How Jackie used appreciative inquiry in the hardest conversation of her life.

    1:01:03 - connect with Jackie and Cheri.

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/cheri-torres-and-jackie-stavros

    Amanda Luterman on Erotic Empathy (#40)

    Amanda Luterman on Erotic Empathy (#40)

    2:09 - how do people respond when Amanda introduces herself at a networking event.

    3:52 - scared of talking about sex.

    5:06 - how Amanda's journey into erotic empathy started.

    6:43 - what is erotic empathy.

    7:47 - we push our partner away because of the way we feel about ourselves.

    8:57 - not being judgemental about your partner's sexual preferences.

    11:08 - is it usually females who are more likely to find themselves unattractive?

    12:52 - how to open up with your partner about your sexual preferences.

    16:01 - asking your partner: what were you fantasizing about during sex?

    16:16 - power dynamics are a common sexual fantasy.

    16:47 - example of initiating sex with a power dynamic.

    18:54 - the way people engage in partnered sex contradicts the way people masturbate.

    21:57 - lessening the pressure and expectations in sex.

    24:30 - how important is sex in a romantic relationship.

    25:57 - your marriage isn't over just because you develop feelings for someone else.

    27:06 - the pressure men feel during sex.

    29:50 - a lover is not responsible for both people's pleasure.

    30:35 - being good at sex is not about technique.

    32:18 - religious or moral constraints on sex.

    34:36 - therapy can help couples communicate their sexual needs and expectations more safely.

    35:32 - how to get better at talking to your partner about sex.

    38:12 - what do women want? what do men want?

    40:22 - power switching and taboo fantasies are super arousing.

    41:44 - is there hope if you are no longer attracted to each other?

    46:42 - marriage is a promise to look after yourself for the other person.

    48:21 - what if I'm not into the same things that turn on my partner?

    51:48 - can sharing fantasies of sleeping with other people go too far?

    53:52 - controlling your emotions so your partner can share their sexual preferences openly with you.

    54:51 - sex is about communication and emotion regulation skills.

    55:34 - the paradox of building confidence in your sexuality.

    57:01 - how important is sexual compatibility when choosing a partner.

    59:38 - why is sex important for your relationship and your health.

    1:02:02 - connect with Amanda.

     

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at https://candourpodcast.com/amanda-luterman/

    Ricardo Gonzalez: to belong or not to belong (#39)

    Ricardo Gonzalez: to belong or not to belong (#39)

    2:40 - what attracted Ricardo to the topic of belonging.

    4:06 - Diversity and inclusion should have its foundation on belonging.

    5:52 - why belonging is more powerful than inclusion.

    7:46 - diversity and belonging.

    8:44 - what constitutes a culture?

    9:20 - cognitive diversity.

    9:41 - should all people to all groups?

    10:41 - why a team needs a strong culture

    11:45 - can't we choose to which groups we want to belong?

    12:49 - to belong or not to belong.

    14:01 - I did not belong at my own house party.

    16:58 - we can't belong if we have different beliefs and values.

    17:42 - diversity vs team fit.

    19:40 - company culture statement.

    23:26 - high context vs low context cultures.

    27:01 - why leaders need to be more high context.

    28:00 - caught in-between cultures.

    33:03 - how to find a place where you belong.

    36:39 - people are attracted to people like themselves.

    37:19 - belonging vs fitting in.

    38:41 - lack of integration has been demonised.

    41:14 - being unfairly rejected by the group where you thought you belonged.

    47:40 - ex-communication and cancel culture.

    48:37 - root of ex-communication is that leaders value results over people.

    49:06 - empathy vs sympathy vs compassion.

    50:27 - how to regroup after you've been hurt.

    53:35 - the link between belonging and performance.

    57:30 - making people feel like they belong in order to use them.

    58:18 - about the book: To belong or not to belong.

    01:00:02 - connect with Ricardo.

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/ricardo-gonzalez-e2/

    Lisa Linke on improvisation: the art of focusing on the other person (#38)

    Lisa Linke on improvisation: the art of focusing on the other person (#38)

    3:06 - life is abundant.

    6:26 - MBA consultant who turned to acting.

    9:50 - pursuing the path less travelled led to more admiration than judgement.

    12:07 - acting started from a young age.

    13:15 - managing your energy when you need to be "on" in front of people.

    15:40 - my best is different at every moment.

    17:56 - it's impossible to do it all.

    19:55 - what is improvisation.

    22:01 - we've learnt to supress our ability to be spontaneous.

    24:14 - I can say anything! vs "I can say anything?"

    25:30 - improv is the art form of putting the focus on the other person.

    26:16 - what improv can teach us about being better listeners.

    28:30 - we communicate better when we are in the moment.

    30:23 - the audience is rooting for you.

    31:22 - The improv philosophy of "yes, and..."

    35:35 - you can influence more by listening than by speaking.

    36:10 - the ability to listen impacts every relationship.

    40:16 - using "yes, and..." to improve collaboration.

    44:15 - creating a safe space where people can share ideas.

    46:39 - how to bring a brick, not a cathedral.

    48:29 - the best worst idea.

    50:04 - nothing speaks louder than who you are.

    51:25 - walking ten thousand steps per day is a lie!

    52:51 - teaching presence to executives.

    55:48 - no one cares what your head is doing.

    57:30 - being intentional about how you come across: put the audience first.

    1:00:55 - the Dreyfus model of skill acquisition.

    1:03:52 - getting involved in improv.

    1:04:39 - the benefits of improv.

    1:06:10 - connect with Lisa.

    1:07:18 - live improv exercise!

    1:09:45 - debrief on the improve exercise.

     

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/lisa-linke/

    Niki Vinogradoff on realising the potential in ourselves and others (without needing wild hogs or Finland’s SWAT team) (#37)

    Niki Vinogradoff on realising the potential in ourselves and others (without needing wild hogs or Finland’s SWAT team) (#37)

    2:18 - A sports coach who makes you push further than you thought possible. 

    4:19 - pushing people to perform better without being a dictator. 

    8:10 - getting better at leading yourself and others under pressure. 

    13:38 - managing stress. 

    15:43 - how to break free from stress. 

    18:50 - stress reaction is not useful. 

    20:51 - how can we change our habits and behaviours? 

    23:31 - change is emotional. 

    25:19 - how can we get beneath the surface to the values and identity level in a conversation? 

    29:19 - who am I and what do I want? 

    30:53 - be specific with your questions. 

    31:16 - how to let people find their own solutions. 

    33:24 - getting more clarity about what they want. 

    35:07 - being honest with ourselves about what we want. 

    39:16 - it's not about finding the thing we love to do, it's about the meaning we give to the things we do. 

    40:40 - being honest about yourself. 

    44:49 - honesty is not always simple. 

    48:02 - how to deal with our shame better to avoid needing to lie. 

    53:32 - how painful honesty opened up the relationship. 

    54:08 - connect with Niki. 

     

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at https://candourpodcast.com/niki-vinogradoff/

    Jessica Joelle Alexander on the Danish way of parenting (and living) (#36)

    Jessica Joelle Alexander on the Danish way of parenting (and living) (#36)

    2:39 - first impressions about Danish culture.

    6:24 - after reading hundreds of parenting books, Jessica still preferred the advice from her Danish family.

    8:13 - the birth of the book.

    9:49 - our default setting for parenting.

    12:7 - authoritarian vs authoritative style of parenting.

    15:7 - free play is better than structured activities for kids.

    18:0 - we want our kids to win but happiness is not about winning.

    20:30 - we are scared that our kids fall behind if they are just left to play.

    23:37 - how play creates an internal locus of control.

    26:4 - self-esteem is not built by giving praise.

    31:25 - cultural difference in values, such as humility.

    36:49 - the happiest country in the world doesn't like stories with happy endings.

    40:4 - sad endings normalise all feelings and improve emotional intelligence.

    41:40 - training empathy as a skill.

    45:13 - cooperation is more important than competition.

    46:55 - importance of reframing.

    48:47 - difference in how Danish people approach divorce.

    51:53 - Hygge: we-fulness.

    55:57 - get in touch with Jessica.

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/jessica-joelle-alexander/

    Jason Rosoff on Radical Candor: caring personally and challenging directly (#35)

    Jason Rosoff on Radical Candor: caring personally and challenging directly (#35)

    00:01:35 – welcome Jason Rosoff from Radical Candor.  

    00:02:19 – the feedback Jason got about his thinking face.  

    00:05:37 – why is it important to give feedback?  

    00:07:06 – challenging the importance of feedback: discussion on The Feedback Fallacy published by the Harvard Business Review.  

    00:13:01 – what is Radical Candor?  

    00:19:18 – feedback does not have to be calculated and does not need a model.  

    00:20:55 – do people default to ruinous empathy or obnoxious aggression?  

    00:23:48 – how to start implementing Radical Candor with your team?  

    00:28:47 – you can't fake caring personally about people."  

    00:32:35 – creating a culture where people do care about each other.  

    00:35:13 – what about advice saying you shouldn't get too close to your employees?  

    00:41:55 – overcoming the fear of hurting the other person by challenging directly.  

    00:47:09 – most of a manager's job involves emotion.  

    00:51:11 – how do deliver feedback in a way that avoids the fight or flight response.  

    00:55:03 – leaders who are not good at receiving feedback.  

    01:01:02 – getting indirect feedback about people not in your team.  

    01:03:52 – giving feedback in an open plan office.  

    01:05:57 – models to help give feedback instead of a value judgement.  

    01:07:47 – get in touch with Jason. 

     

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at https://candourpodcast.com/jason-rosoff/

    David Richman on supporting people when they need us most (#34)

    David Richman on supporting people when they need us most (#34)

    00:01:35 – endurance sport.  

    00:05:04 – Running is meditative.  

    00:06:50 – the life events that motivated David to start endurance sports.  

    00:08:50 – the importance of caring for yourself first instead of impressing people all the time.  

    00:11:03 – adversity can make you better or it can make you bitter.  

    00:13:56 – I have to vs I get to.  

    00:16:55 – receiving help in difficult times.    

    00:20:37 – not worrying what others think of you.  

    00:24:14 – do people know how to deal with grief?  

    00:26:14 – why David's sister was so important in his life.  

    00:31:25 – how did the book, Cycle of Lives, come about?  

    00:35:13 – Just put your feet on the ground and make your bed every day.  

    00:40:07 – how to have open conversations where people were open to talk about trauma and grief.  

    00:44:48 – how can we best support people through difficult times?  

    00:47:15 – what to say when someone is going through a tough time?  

    00:50:25 – you might be the only person who showed care.  

    00:52:58 – asking open questions is more important than saying the right thing.  

    00:55:35 - scared of saying the wrong thing.  

    00:59:45 – we can choose our response.  

    01:00:50 – we are all passer-by's in each other's lives.  

    01:04:55 – get in touch with David.  

    More detailed show notes with links to references can be found at:  https://candourpodcast.com/david-richman/

    Chris Marhefka on becoming the master of your life, the captain of your soul (#33)

    Chris Marhefka on becoming the master of your life, the captain of your soul (#33)

    2:05 - book recommendations from someone who read over 200 books on business and personal development. 

    4:47 -want to impact your business, family or community? Be the light. 

    6:12 - reading addiction. Did reading more books help you to grow?

    10:33 - why is it so hard to sustain a change in habit? 

    14:39 – does willpower and discipline work to change a habit? 

    18:16 – how to get beneath the surface to identify and change thought patterns. 

    24:40 – we think that stress is normal and a sign of success. 

    29:34  - isn't stress needed for growth? 

    35:02 – overcoming fears that seem to trap us. 

    42:52 – achievement vs fulfilment. 

    48:27 – we need an appropriate amount of pain before we change. 

    52:19 – Chris' story of burn out that caused him to change. 

    59:31 – how do we have a fulfilled life? 

    1:02:41 – the perfect day? 

    1:06:03 – relationships can be greatest source of pain or fulfilment. 

    1:10:23 – we treat other people through the lens of our own experience, often without realising. 

    1:15:37 – avoiding unnecessary conflicts in relationships. 

    1:19:22 – navigating conversations when emotions are high. The importance of trust and vulnerability. 

    1:23:21 – when I do nothing, that's when I find my best something. 

    1:25:00 – you get to choose. 

    1:28:08 – get in touch with Chris.  

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/chris-marhefka/

    Dr Karyn Healy on bullying and how to address it (#32)

    Dr Karyn Healy on bullying and how to address it (#32)

    2:19 - what drew Dr Healy to study bullying?  

    4:18 - the difference between bullying and teasing.  

    6:30 - hurtful comments can be innocent or intentional.  

    8:40 - teasing can actually be relationship building.  

    10:32 - is bullying more prevalent now?  

    11:23 - is bullying getting worse or are we more sensitive now?  

    12:41 - effects of bullying.  

    15:46 - the risk factors that perpetuates bullying.  

    17:56 - how should we respond to bullying?  

    21:47 - standing up to the bully.  

    27:59 - effective strategies for responding to bullies.  

    31:44 - how can parents help when their child is bullied?  

    34:22 - empathy for the bully.  

    42:01 - what causes people to bully?  

    45:48 - what if my child is the bully?  

    46:54 - saying "no" to your child.  

    48:16 - how home life impacts bullying.  

    49:38 - does teaching empathy improve bullying?  

    54:41 - do buddy benches work?  

    56:04 - how to make friends?  

    58:50 - choosing the right school.  

    59:57 - importance of teaching kids to be independent.  

    1:01:51 - programs that address bullying.  

    1:05:38 - how to intervene when you notice bullying.  

    1:09:05 - connect with Dr Karyn Healy. 

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/dr-karyn-healy/

    Francisco Mahfuz on finding your storypowers (the science and art of communication Kung Fu) (#31)

    Francisco Mahfuz on finding your storypowers (the science and art of communication Kung Fu) (#31)

    3:20 - are you allowed to talk about stories at home?

    5:50 - why is story so important to Francisco.  

    8:55 - can you remember the story you told?  

    10:57 - does the audience remember the story?  

    12:25 - homework for life.  

    13:41 - path to making storytelling a profession.  

    18:35 - impact kids had on Francisco's speaking career.  

    22:32 - Is content or delivery more important in a speech?  

    26:48 - how did Francisco learn about storytelling?  

    29:39 - the old science of storytelling: ethos, pathos and logos.  

    31:24 - you cannot make decisions without emotion.  

    36:08 - the new science of storytelling.  

    39:40 - why can stories make us cry?  

    43:46 - what is a story?  

    49:43 - how to make stories easy.  

    53:12 - sharing with vulnerability.  

    59:41 - Get in touch with Francisco. 

    You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/francisco-mahfuz/