Your Brain at Work

The Art (and Science) of Listening Circles with NLI Scientists and Consultants

Aug 28, 2020

In this podcast, Paulette Gerkovich and Dr. Michaela Simpson from NLI discuss the significance of listening deeply in the workplace and the science of psychological safety and perspective-taking. They explore the benefits and guidelines of implementing listening circles in organizations to foster empathy and open expression. Additionally, they highlight the impact of feeling safe or under threat on our brain and behavior, and strategies for creating a safe and inclusive environment in listening circles.

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Michaela Simpson

Paulette Gerkovich

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Quick takeaways

Listening circles provide a safe space for authentic sharing and insight generation in organizations.

Establishing psychological safety through respect, trust, and inclusivity promotes open sharing and deep understanding in listening circles.

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Importance of Listening Deeply

Listening deeply is a skill that can enhance learning and behavioral changes. It is important to bring the same level of attention and curiosity we have when listening to podcasts into our workplace interactions.

Introduction

3min

The Power of Listening Circles in Organizations

16min

Understanding Threat and Reward: The Impact on Our Brain and Behavior

3min

Creating a Safe and Inclusive Environment

5min

Creating a Container and Introducing the Eureka Scale

3min

Creating Psychological Safety and Establishing a Container for Insight Development

17min

In a discussion on listening deeply, host Barbara Steel, Head of NLI’s Performance Practice, is joined by Paulette Gerkovich, a Senior Consultant at NLI, and Dr. Michaela Simpson, one of NLI’s Senior Scientists. Together they talk through what listening circles can look like in organizations, the science of psychological safety and perspective taking, and the potential pitfalls of getting it wrong.

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Your Brain at Work

The Art (and Science) of Listening Circles with NLI Scientists and Consultants

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Importance of Listening Deeply

Different Ways of Listening in Organizations

Psychological Safety in Listening Circles

Facilitating Insight and Taking Action

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts