Best Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities Podcasts (2025)

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001-Unleashing the Power of a Learner Mindset 22:04

7d ago22:04

22:04

"Growth is contagious. When you choose to learn and adapt, you give others permission to do the same." Misty Jenks, CEO of the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities, captures the transformative potential of adopting a learner mindset—both for ourselves and the environments we create. The world isn't standing still. At work, at home, and within …

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Welcome Back! Retooled - Reimagined - Rejuvenated 3:04

7d ago3:04

3:04

After a pause to retool and reimagine our purpose, we're thrilled to return and welcome you back to our newly renamed audiocast, "Beyond The Class: From Knowledge To Action." The overwhelming support during our hiatus—with listenership continuing to grow, has deeply humbled us and reinforced that our message resonates with leaders seeking meaningfu…

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104 - Caring Designations 33:45

9M ago33:45

33:45

How do you build a Caring Community?Today, we have the privilege of being joined by Misty Janks, CEO of Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities, and Micki Gibbs, Senior Director of Caring Communities.Together, we embark on a journey of exploration, innovation, and transformation as we discuss our organization's exciting initiatives and goals.Join…

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103 - Dissecting Top Secret F.B.I. Statements 35:11

11M ago35:11

35:11

Can you actually enhance your relationships by utilizing the F.B.I.?In this episode of the Listen First Podcast, Kat Edmondson and I delve deep into the intricacies of handling anxiety and confrontation within personal relationships. Through this insightful discussion, we stress the significance of addressing these challenges constructively to fost…

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102 - Empathy in Action: A Story of Transformation Inside Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley 26:58

12M ago26:58

26:58

Discover How Our Foundation is Working Alongside Multiple Organizations to Transform the Entire Colorado Valley—You Won't Believe the Impact! ----If this story of the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities and the Roaring Fork Valley sparks your interest, we invite you to connect with us for more information on how we can assist your team. Your …

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101 - ALL ABOARD!: Know your three ‘stops’ on Bothered Boulevard 19:24

1y ago19:24

19:24

You will take away: • A reminder of the Three Moves from Our Community Listens • Practical application through shared experiences In a discussion rich with personal anecdotes and refreshers from Our Community Listens, Adam Salgat and Kat Edmondson, explore the nuanced dynamics of managing emotions in confrontations. They delve into individual exper…

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100 - Podcast History & Reflection w/Next Level Non-Verbals in a World of Emojis - Part 2 31:12

1y ago31:12

31:12

In our 100th episode of the Listen First Podcast, Leanne Van Beek joins me to reflect on the podcast's growth since 2018. We discuss how the podcast began supporting alumni, the human connections behind the data, and the power of real-life testimonials.Leanne also shares some surprising thoughts on the Chapman Foundation's evolution, and we both ex…

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099 - Next level Non-verbals in a World with Emojis - Part One 15:51

1y ago15:51

15:51

In today's digital age, interpreting nonverbal communication can often be tricky. Many people, even in professional settings, often convey some non-verbal cues through emojis. We will not spend the following skill snippet discussing which emoji best fits calling in sick or bringing up your discomfort about a project timeline, because, despite their…

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098 - Mastering Emotional Awareness: An Expert's Guide to Navigating Stress 14:37

1+ y ago14:37

14:37

Join Kat Edmondson, Content Leader for the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities, as she discusses her latest blog - Mastering Emotional Awareness: An Expert's Guide to Navigating Holiday Stress.Stay tuned for a teaser of the Self-Reflection Guide-12 Days of Positivity on-demand course after the conversation.BLOG: https://www.chapmancommunities…

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097-Got Your Six: A Conversation w/National Guardsmen 37:12

1+ y ago37:12

37:12

So what happens when two 20-year military service members join forces to lead with empathy? Tune in to find out.The phrase “military leadership” typically evokes images of commanders and noncommissioned officers leading heroic charges or generals directing armies. In reality, however, most leadership in the armed forces is far more gentle. In littl…

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096 - Listening to Learn: An Educator’s Template for Building Teacher & Student Trust 37:17

1+ y ago37:17

37:17

Some would say that working in the education field takes a lot of smarts. To teach someone anything, you need first to understand it yourself, and then you have to break it down and go step by step to help build up their understanding of the subject. But what happens if your student doesn’t want to listen? Do you just keep repeating the information…

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095 - Game-Changer in Blue: Insight on the Power of Listening Skills in Policing 40:20

1+ y ago40:20

40:20

Conflict in the workplace: How do we define it, and why does it matter? CPP Global (the publisher of the Myers-Briggs Assessment) defines conflict as “any workplace disagreement that disrupts the flow of work.” This definition emphasizes that conflict reduces productivity. A worldwide study by CPP looking at workplace conflicts showed that 57% of t…

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094 - Big Aspirations w/Erin Wojkiewicz 34:59

1+ y ago34:59

34:59

What is emotional intelligence, and why is it vital in a leader? Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and regulate one’s emotions and understand the emotions of others. A high EQ, emotional quotient, as it can be referred to, helps build relationships, reduce team stress, defuse conflict, and improve job satisfaction.Researchers Van Ro…

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093 - Trust in the Workplace w/Christine Mahoney 33:57

1+ y ago33:57

33:57

Welcome back to the Listen First Podcast!What happens when a journalist, trained to listen to people, takes a class on listening?According to A Great Place to Work, a critical factor in building a positive and productive workplace culture is having trust among the staff. But what builds trust in the workplace, and what does it mean for employees to…

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092 - Culture & Connection – Opportunities to Succeed 24:50

2+ y ago24:50

24:50

In this episode, Adam J. Salgat and CFCC CEO Misty Janks sit down to discuss company culture and what businesses should keep in mind heading into 2023. They share some new statistics about who employees think is in charge of company culture, how culture has improved after the pandemic, and provide concrete examples of how to enhance connection.http…

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091 - Our Key Takeaways of 2022...Just For You! 27:46

2+ y ago27:46

27:46

Just like your favorite sitcom, we’ve put together a compilation episode! Enjoy the key messages from our interviews this past year.Happy Holidays!https://www.chapmancommunities.org/By Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities

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090 - You don’t have to think the same to love someone - Acceptance vs. Agreement 35:20

2+ y ago35:20

35:20

There are many holiday celebrations on the horizon. This is often joked about as a time of family turmoil. Let’s talk about what we can do when a relative starts expressing views that are different than your own. Listen in as Jules Maloney, Wisconsin Regional Director & Director of Virtual Programming, shares many examples of how to move past judgm…

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089 - Get your flex on and get work done! 15:38

2+ y ago15:38

15:38

Have you ever had trouble getting a co-worker to buy in on a project? Does it seem as though they don’t grasp the importance?Sometimes when we explain things, we aren’t connecting with them because we aren’t saying how they ‘need’ to hear it.In this Skill Snippet, Shara Brice discusses DISC and explains how style-flexing can help this situation.…

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088 - Digesting DISC – Part 2 33:55

2+ y ago33:55

33:55

Are you new alumni? Did you recently finish the Our Community Listens course and find yourself often checking back to your learning guide? Well, this podcast and its coming episodes are here for you as another form of learning! We’ll be reviewing subjects from class, providing more examples and reminders of how to apply the skills at work and at ho…

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087 - Mom's Story: How I Connected With My Kids Early in the School Year (And You Can Too) 23:00

2+ y ago23:00

23:00

In this episode, Adam Salgat discusses with Jill Wright of South Carolina how she tries to connect with her kids as the school year begins. Listen to her account of initially having difficulty understanding her son’s decision not to join a school club but eventually slowing down and hearing his real concerns. If Jill’s listening skills had not come…

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086 - Class is in session! Five tips to connect with your child at the start of the school year 24:53

2+ y ago24:53

24:53

In this episode, Adam Salgat, Micki Gibbs, and Mike Desparrois set you up for success as your family goes through the transition of starting a new school year. Listen closely for five tips to bring you closer to your child as they head into a very stressful time of their life. 1. Use door openers2. Grace and space, don’t interrogate3. Let them lead…

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085 - When the Military Listens: A Researchers Pipeline to Leading Change 29:54

2+ y ago29:54

29:54

In this episode, Adam Salgat visits Jenn Rudolph, a military member, who completed her Master's Research Thesis for her course in the Military Arts and Sciences about listening with empathy in the military. Specifically those that have completed the Our Community Listens course.What challenges did Rudolph face when implementing empathy in their com…

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084 - Digesting DISC – Part 1 31:57

2+ y ago31:57

31:57

Are you new alumni? Did you recently finish the Our Community Listens course and find yourself often checking back to your learning guide? Well, this podcast and its coming episode are here for you as another form of learning! We’ll be reviewing subjects from class, providing more examples and reminders of how to apply the skills at work and at hom…

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Welcome to the Alumni Family! ❤️ 1:35

2+ y ago1:35

1:35

Our team is excited to welcome you to the alumni family and share how you can stay connected.https://www.chapmancommunities.org/By Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities

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083 - Parenting without creating dependency 35:05

3y ago35:05

35:05

In this episode, Adam Salgat sits down with Gina Wilson, OCL Alumni, mother of two teens, and Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Central Michigan University. Gina discusses using the OCL skills as a parent during the first days of the pandemic. She recalls trying to work with her daughter on her daily routines and how she realized she…

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082 - Vowing to stay connected 28:09

3y ago28:09

28:09

“When we went into the course, we were like, ‘What else are we going to learn about each other and about ourselves?’...and it was a lot. So never think that you know enough about yourself or others because there's always more.” -Melanie PomervilleIn this episode, Adam J. Salgat sits down with Ryan and Melanie Pomerville, military members, to discus…

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081 - OCL Skills Transforming Workplace Culture 51:23

3y ago51:23

51:23

Listen in as host, Adam J. Salgat, talks with Bev Thiel, Executive Director of Kent County, MI Habitat for Humanity. Bev explains why she and her team have found great value in implementing the Our Community Listens skills. She discusses the use of the DISC assessment and how her team uses this knowledge to impact the community members they partner…

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080 - The Great Reshuffle...What is happening? 22:26

3y ago22:26

22:26

In this episode, Adam J. Salgat and CFCC CEO Misty Janks sit down to discuss the Great Reshuffle and how the foundational course of Our Community Listens can set up leaders and organizations to handle the changing job market. They also discuss continuing learning opportunities for alumni and the excitement behind hosting community classes again.Vie…

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079 - Vacationing with your partner - smooth sailing or rough waters? 24:45

3y ago24:45

24:45

Vacations take a lot of planning, and for the most part, that work turns into fun and relaxation. But what happens when something goes wrong, and you and your partner stare at each other with accusations on the tips of your tongues?In this episode, Adam J. Salgat shares a personal story about his recent trip to the "happiest place on earth," and Ka…

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078 - Giving tough feedback, giving praise & owning up 24:55

3y ago24:55

24:55

If you just recently finished employee reviews and struggled to provide feedback, whether it was good or bad behavior, this podcast is for you! In this episode, Adam J. Salgat has on Jules Maloney to discuss using the Feeling, Behavior, and Impact skill through a leadership lens.Jules breaks down three specific areas we can use this skill, provides…

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077 - What if your child DOESN'T need you to save the day? 32:42

3y ago32:42

32:42

Register for Virtual OCL - https://bit.ly/3JORWMZOnce you change your behavior and implement the OCL skills, how does that impact your connection with your children and can it help them grow?In this podcast, Adam J. Salgat talks with the mother-daughter team of Micki and Katie Gibbs. They explain how their relationship stayed strong because of Mick…

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076 - New Name, New Programs - Same Human Connection 18:07

3y ago18:07

18:07

In this episode, Adam Salgat sits down with newly appointed CEO, Misty Janks, to cover the expansion of programs, including virtual classes happening at CFCC. They also discuss her excitement level moving into her new role and the heritage behind the official name change that took place about one year ago.https://www.chapmancommunities.org/…

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075 - “You don’t appreciate me!” – How to make sure you never hear this. 21:42

3+ y ago21:42

21:42

Learn more about the Foundations of Leadership course - https://bit.ly/3H84MVK---You may think you appreciate and recognize your partner, but is it in a way that your partner connects with?In this podcast, you will learn the impact of recognition and appreciation in a relationship, plus tools and skills to truly make your partner feel celebrated.In…

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074 - Logic and Emotion: Helping Students Pull The Plug 41:19

3+ y ago41:19

41:19

Joining Adam Salgat is Mike Desparrois and one of the newest team members, Micki Gibbs. The three of them discuss logic and emotion in the classroom. They talk about what it's like for students and teachers. Listen closely to find the little tidbits that will help you work with your student or your child.https://www.chapmancommunities.org/…

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073 - Understanding Our Personal Needs to Lead Better 34:42

3+ y ago34:42

34:42

In this episode, Jules Maloney of the Wisconsin Chapter joins me to discuss the 'needs onion'.This layered approach of understanding that every behavior expresses a need helps us become more self-aware and move past judgment.Jules and I take an in-depth look at our needs as a human, discuss real-life, real-time examples of identifying our needs and…

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072 - How to handle being overwhelmed with a new school year starting 39:52

3+ y ago39:52

39:52

In this episode, Adam Salgat and Mike Desparrois discuss the nervousness and the feelings we have about our kids heading into two new realms of education. They also talk about acceptance versus agreement and how that applies to working with teachers in this busy time of year. Listen closely as they give examples of what they're going through and ho…

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071 - Using the skills as a parent 33:24

4y ago33:24

33:24

Katie and Jonathan Trotter join Adam J. Salgat to discuss how we utilize our skills when working directly with our children and while co-parenting. Listen close as many real-life examples are shared.https://www.chapmancommunities.org/By Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities

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070 - Building a case 48:03

4y ago48:03

48:03

For those of us that have already been through communication skills training, it doesn't take data to convince us of its worth. But as the CFCC approaches businesses, municipalities, and schools to encourage partnerships, backing up the 'feel good stories' with empirical evidence can only strengthen a case to implement the course.In this episode, A…

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069 - Learn about Foundations of Leadership 40:28

4y ago40:28

40:28

As Our Community Listens, transitions into the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities, this podcast will continue to be a tool to refresh the teachings of the communication skills course. It will also allow us to learn more about the people inside the organization and the businesses we partner with.In this discussion, Adam talks with facilitator…

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067 - Evolving as a parent w/Misty Janks 39:38

4y ago39:38

39:38

Our Community Listens in Partnerships - In the following conversation with Our Community Listens national team members, Leader of Education Initiatives-Mike Desparrois, and Senior Leader of Strategic Engagements, Misty Janks will discuss how OCL skills have impacted her life and how she has used them to support her family and raise her two daughter…

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066 - Partnerships w/Shara Brice 45:45

4y ago45:45

45:45

NEW PODCAST ALERT!Join Adam J. Salgat, Mike Desparrois and Shara Brice - Strategic Engagement Leader - as they discuss the four partnership divisions of Our Community Listens. Shara also recounts her 10 years with the organization.As you listen, think about how you could impact your company, community group, or circler of friends by instilling the …

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065 - From the ballfields to the classroom, building relationships excels performance 50:57

4y ago50:57

50:57

In this podcast, we will hear from Joe White and how he has built a successful teaching and coaching career in high school based on building and maintaining relationships with other educators and kids. Joe will discuss how he has taken the OCL course and how he uses the skills with the projects he is currently working on.https://www.whitey97consult…

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Skill Snippet - Empathy & Leadership 4:34

4y ago4:34

4:34

Skill Snippet - Empathy & Leadership by Chapman Foundation for Caring CommunitiesBy Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities

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Skill Snippet - Three Moves For Solving Any Problem 10:26

4y ago10:26

10:26

Have you ever had a problem and were unsure of exactly what to do? You've created a series of scenarios in your mind only to remain unsure of the best approach. In this skill snippet I will unfold the three options you have when facing a problem.By Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities

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Skill Snippet - Educators & Change 6:37

4y ago6:37

6:37

Change a word that Educators are learning to embrace more and more each day. Listen as Michelle Marshall, a Counselor walks us through the box. "How we process change" through the lens of an Educator!!!!"By Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities

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Skill Snippet - Acceptance vs. agreement with your child's choices 7:29

4y ago7:29

7:29

All of us struggle with acceptance. Often our need to agree gets in the way of connecting. This can be especially true as our child or teen grows and we realize that they are not simply a smaller version of ourselves. It can be difficult to see that our child or teen has different values and beliefs than us. Take a few moments to listen to this sho…

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Skill Snippet - How to handle a young child's temper tantrums or blow ups 9:35

4y ago9:35

9:35

Skill Snippet - How to handle a young child's temper tantrums or blow ups by Chapman Foundation for Caring CommunitiesBy Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities

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Skill Snippet - That Thing You Do...That Always Annoys Me 10:07

4y ago10:07

10:07

What Drives Our Behavior?By Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities

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Skill Snippet - That's Not How I'd Do It 10:07

4y ago10:07

10:07

Two Tools To Better Understand Our Partner's BehaviorBy Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities

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064 -Delivering confrontation messages 38:33

4y ago38:33

38:33

Join Adam J. Salgat as he discusses delivering a confrontation message with Julie Chapman.We tend to avoid confrontation, yet if we don’t choose to confront, will anything change? Examine the value of starting a conversation, exploring both perspectives, and asking the other person for change. Practice listening to understand, rather than listening…

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