Take a dive into deep listening with these tips from an expert!
In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie have the pleasure of interviewing Oscar Trimboli, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening, to discuss the importance of deep listening and effective communication in the workplace. Oscar emphasizes the role of storytelling in creating engaged listeners and transmitting impactful messages, explaining how starting with a story and ending with statistics can effectively capture people's attention. He provides practical tips for tuning one's listening instrument, such as creating a ritual for planned meetings by playing music that matches the meeting's nature and managing electronic notifications and distractions, including the growing presence of connected watches. Oscar encourages meeting hosts to foster an environment where everyone listens to each other, enabling the group to solve problems collaboratively and highlights the significance of listening for meaning while being open to diverse perspectives.
Listen to this episode to learn how to harness the power of listening from Oscar Trimboli!
About Oscar Trimboli
Oscar Trimboli is an author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening and a sought-after keynote speaker.
Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, he is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace.
Through his work with chairs, boards of directors, and executive teams, Oscar has experienced first-hand the transformational impact leaders can have when they listen beyond words.
He believes that when leadership teams focus their attention and listening, they will build organizations that create powerful legacies for the people they serve – today and, more importantly, for future generations.
Oscar is a marketing and technology industry veteran working for Microsoft, PeopleSoft, Polycom, and Vodafone. He consults with organizations, including American Express, AstraZeneca, Cisco, Google, HSBC, IAG, Montblanc, PwC, Salesforce, Sanofi, SAP, and Siemens.
He is the author of How to Listen – discover the hidden key to better communication – the most comprehensive book about listening in the workplace, Deep Listening – Impact beyond words and Breakthroughs: How to Confront Assumptions
Oscar loves his afternoon walks with his wife, Jennie, and their dog Kilimanjaro. On the weekends, you will find him playing Lego with his grandchildren.
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Key Take-Aways
What deep listening consists of.
How storytelling works as an effective communication tool to establish meaningful connections.
How to create a culture that values and encourages active listening.
What evidence-based techniques can individuals use to improve their listening skills when interacting with others.
Why silence provides opportunities for reflection and generating thoughtful responses.
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CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke
Coaches, Business Consultants, Speakers and Authors of The Beauty of Conflict
CrisMarie and Susan work with leaders and teams, couples in business, and professional women.
They help dysfunctional turnaround teams into high-performing, cohesive teams who trust each other, deal with differences directly, and have clarity and alignment on their business strategy, so they create great results.
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