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Deeper, More Authentic Conversations at the Right Time

This year, we have a single aim: to develop ourselves in having deeper, more authentic conversations at the right time. Authentic Conversations are conversations that leave a person feeling heard, supported, and connected at a basic, human level. This landing page is designed to support you in having these conversations with more people, more often.

How to Begin

Attune Deeper 2

Default Listening Sounds Like…

Default Listening 2

Warning Signs :: Symptoms :: Indicators

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Conversation Starters

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Get Their World & Cares

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Listening for Their World

  • What is the world like from their eyes?

  • What moods have they fallen into?

  • What messages do those moods provide?

  • What are the interpretations or conclusions they see through?

Listening for Their Fundamental Cares

  • What about [X] matters to them?

  • What are their deeper concerns?

  • What values feel like they are in conflict?

  • What else is important to them?

  • What brings them the most joy?

Mood Chart

From Resistance to Acceptance

Mood Chart - Resistance to Acceptance

Listening for Commitment

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  • What is important going forward?

  • What are ways to address what you care about?

  • What haven’t you tried?

  • What question or tensions do you need to resolve?

  • What is worth exploring?

  • Who might be collaborators or allies?

  • What is a simple first step?

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Post-Session Materials

More to come! 

 

We will upload additional resources and materials from your training here by Tuesday, November 1st.