Listening on Purpose

This goes out to you if mending a relationship has been on your mind lately. It is for many of us. Re-releasing this episode is my small gift to you, in hopes you feel inspired to reconnect or reengage with someone you love this holiday season. Maybe for you, that’s family. And Dr. Jeff is exactly that. He’s my oldest brother, a prolific author, a deeply respected speaker and leader, and a recent cancer survivor. Though our worldviews are often opposing, what we share is important – VALUES. During our heartfelt (and sometimes difficult) conversation, we share with you how we have learned to challenge each other, how to stay curious, how arguments often lead to agreement, and – perhaps the most transformational – 5 conversation-altering words you can use. So pop this one on in the car or on the plane. Because missing out on meaningful human connection is not the answer – especially with those we hold dear. ___ Also, stay tuned for what's coming in 2024. Fresh format, focus, and guests that satisfy our continuing journey into curiosity together. Until then, let's connect on LinkedIn, Insta, and Facebook. Happy Holidays!

Not every recorded moment makes it into the podcast. Sometimes really poignant, personal, or humorous nuggets get left on the cutting room floor. My team and I – to wrap up our second season – selected four of our favorites to include in this special episode. Chew on clips from Chip Conley, Amy Gallo, and my brother, Jeff Myers, and then let us know what you think by leaving a review. See you in Season Three! To follow Tim’s journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   and bookmark his website  http://timothymyers.com.

If you’ve ever wondered how the arts can catalyze authentic connections among people and communities, this episode is a must-listen. Complete with empowering real-world examples of music being used as a vital building material, hear from music psychotherapist Renate Rohlfing on why your memory is so entwined with your creativity – regardless of your ability – and how anyone can employ "sonic artifacts" to unlock aging minds and process grief. Recorded on-site at the Spoleto Festival USA.   Find out more about The Spoleto Festival's "Tell Your Story" project mentioned in this episode here   Follow Renate on: LinkedIn   Instagram   Her website To follow Tim’s journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   and bookmark his website  http://timothymyers.com.

If you’ve been tuned in lately – to the news, to social media, to this podcast – you’ve undoubtedly heard about the much-hyped advances in AI (artificial intelligence). I bet you have questions, fears, or reservations about where AI is headed and what that means for our humanity – and our children’s future. Noah is here to clue us in on what’s going on. Well that, and so much more. Listen to find out how a convo about AI becomes one about building connection. About our human desire for community. About us being scared about certain things. About us being impressed. So what’s next? Find out on this episode of Listening on Purpose.  Noah Zandan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Quantified Communications, and a pioneer in applying behavioral science to help people become extraordinary communicators. He’s on a mission to improve the communication, connection, and lives of millions of people around the world. Noah has delivered main-stage TED and TED-Ed talks with over 13 million views, he spoke at SXSW on the Intelligent Future, and he was nationally broadcast discussing the future of personal analytics on NPR All Tech Considered. Noah is a Daily Beast and Bloomberg contributor analyzing the language of political debates and is a Wall Street Journal expert on work communications. In 2020, Noah published his first book, Insights Into Influence: the Strategies, Tactics, and Secrets of World-Class Leaders and Social Scientists, which has hit #1 on the Amazon Bestseller list. Follow Noah on LinkedIn To follow Tim’s journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   and bookmark his website  http://timothymyers.com.

Whether you're 28, 88, or somewhere in the middle, wouldn't you love it if your life came with operating instructions for aging? With great optimism and a generous sense of respect, Chip Conley (CEO and Co-Founder of Modern Elder Academy) lays out what's long been misunderstood about our 40s, 50s, and 60s and reasons why your life can get better with age. If it's any indication of how much this chat hit home for me, I felt it necessary to I bare my soul in the first few minutes. I hope this resonates with you as deeply as it did with my team and me. Wisdom bombs abound, friends – too many to mention. Get ready to hit "pause" and grab a pen and paper. Enjoy! TW: suicide, for a short conversation around minute 47. *** Find out more about Chip Conley, his books, and his projects on his website   Created as the answer to the ever-perplexing midlife era, Modern Elder Academy (MEA) — winner of Fast Company 2021 Brands that Matter Award — seeks to guide and support adults through transitions in their midlife years, with a particular lens on those aged 40 and above. MEA takes teachings from modern science and centuries of philosophers, writers, poets, and yogis, then melds them into lessons and insights for individuals looking for growth and guidance as they navigate midlife. Founded by best-selling author, hotelier, and entrepreneur, Chip Conley, MEA has built a dedicated alumni group of over 3,000 past participants from 42 countries. MEA hosts in-person workshops in Baja California Sur, Mexico, offers online programs year-round, and a regular lineup of free live virtual events. MEA has also purchased two properties in the Santa Fe, New Mexico area for future campuses which will open in 2024. For more information visit, Modern Elder Academy For a daily dose of wisdom, subscribe to Wisdom Well, Chip Conley’s blog and newsletter  To follow Tim’s journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   and bookmark his website  http://timothymyers.com.

This week is a departure. I invite you to join me: let’s use art as a catalyst for critical conversations. Dig into topics of inclusion, cultural appropriation, historical practice, and artistic collaboration with me and my special guests, centering around a 400-year-old art form: OPERA.  Recorded in front of a live audience, this conversation was too good – too important – not to share with you. Featuring stage director Alison Moritz and choreographer Anu Naimpally, gain insight into Austin Opera's upcoming production of Bizet's "The Pearl Fishers.” Find out more about "The Pearl Fishers" and Austin Opera  To follow Tim’s journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   and bookmark his website  http://timothymyers.com.

If you've ever felt stuck navigating a problematic relationship, this is the episode for you. Amy Gallo – author of Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) – offers clear tactics to help you define and discern how to best refresh your approach with others, and reminds you it's ok to "fight with someone you love." Why? Listen in to find out! Amy Gallo is an expert in conflict, communication, and workplace dynamics. Find Amy on: Her website  LinkedIn  Twitter To follow Tim’s journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   and bookmark his website  http://timothymyers.com.

How do you lead creatives? And how do you create the right amount of abrasion to catalyze innovation without burning anyone out? Learn how to positively affect change with former Disney/Pixar and Wētā FX Executive Ann Le Cam, who built her career on innovative strategic thinking and transformational leadership. Ann Le Cam is currently an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School. Follow her on LinkedIn or see her IMDb profile here.  To follow Tim’s journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   and bookmark his website  http://timothymyers.com.  

Overwhelmed by the current state of our world? Paradigm-busting bestselling author & entrepreneur Seth Godin offers you reasons to be curiously optimistic in this sweeping, super-relevant conversation.  Bonus: listen to the end for his unexpected pitch for a Murder Mystery podcast! For more than 30 years, Seth Godin (sethgodin.com) has "been trying to turn on lights, inspire people and teach them how to level up." Author to more than 20 bestselling books – including the most recent, THE PRACTICE – he's the founder of Akimbo and the coordinator of THE CARBON ALMANAC, which he calls the "most important project of his career." His blog is one of the most popular of our time and his voice, one of the most relevant. To follow Tim’s journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn   and bookmark his website  http://timothymyers.com.  

In order to solve the world's stickiest problems, we have to change the way we listen at the interpersonal level – starting with those closest to us. Maybe for you, that's family. And Dr. Jeff is exactly that. He's my oldest brother, a prolific author, deeply respected speaker and leader, and a recent cancer survivor. Though our worldviews are often opposing, what we share is important – VALUES. So I pressed record on one of our conversations in hopes of sharing how we have learned to challenge each other, how to stay curious, five conversation-altering words you can use, and how arguments often lead to agreement. I hope this chat inspires you to reconnect or reengage with someone you love. Because cancel culture may not be the answer – especially with those we hold dear. Dr. Jeff Myers is president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development. He is the author of 14 books, including Understanding the Faith, Understanding the Times, and Understanding the Culture textbooks which are studied by tens of thousands of students. Connect with Dr. Jeff Myers on Facebook & Twitter Listen to the Dr. Jeff Show podcast and find out more about Summit Ministries at www.summit.org To follow Tim’s journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn   and bookmark his website  http://timothymyers.com.

When you listen, is it to affirm your own beliefs of who you THINK you are? In our Season Two premiere, dive back into your listening journey with our guest, Enneagram expert Michael Norton of the Conscious Leadership Group. Consider this episode an hour-long primer in your search for personal authenticity. We'll explore radical acceptance and authoring your own reality, and get to the heart (pun intended) of a concept Tim has mentioned in pods past: the WHOLE BODY YES. And during an exclusive live coaching, find out how to scan your 3 Centers of Intelligence in search of a "clear thread" to who you are. Enjoy! Find Michael Norton on LinkedIn Find out more about the Conscious Leadership Group To learn more about the Enneagram head to enneagram.is To follow Tim’s journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn  and bookmark his website http://timothymyers.com

Eavesdrop in the very best way possible as Tim and close friend Dr. Mena Mark Hanna – who heads the exceptional Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, SC – press record on one of their epic conversations. This time, they meet in the Spoleto Festival Hall lobby. Pull up a chair!   By the end, you'll be able to answer: 1. what Post-It quote Tim has stuck to his computer monitor and why, 2. to whom Mena's high school cover band paid homage, 3. thoughts on how to address the challenge of representation in opera, 4. deeply personal responses to the question, "what makes music critical to your life," and, 5. what Mena considers the COVID-purchase-of-all-purchases.   Grab an Old Fashioned and join us for this special Season One Bonus Episode of Listening on Purpose.   Connect with Mena on Instagram  Find out more about Spoleto Festival USA   To follow Tim’s journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn  and bookmark his website      

If you never thought a conversation about artificial intelligence would turn into one about unconditional love, I think you’ll find this episode especially inspiring. Hear fascinating stories from ground-breaking scientist, author, and speaker Julia Mossbridge about how we as humans have to make the decision to use technology for good, and how solving the “human problem” comes first. The question then becomes: when we listen for our next move, do we really understand how to be with ourselves and each other? And can we really elevate unconditional love through technology? If you haven’t yet listened to Part One: The Ear Can Go Where the Eye Cannot, start there. Each part is less than 30 minutes, making the whole series about an hour! Each episode can stand on its own, but I believe you’ll enjoy them together. This episode marks the end of the regular season, but stay tuned for a special bonus episode coming your way in September! Find out more about Julia on her website  Connect with Julia on LinkedIn  Follow Julia on Facebook  To follow Tim’s journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn  and bookmark his website

Julia Mossbridge is a scientist, author, and speaker on the University of San Diego faculty, and founder of the Mossbridge Institute and TILT, The Institute for Love and Time. Her fascinating projects surround artificial intelligence (or AI, which is a particular interest of mine), unconditional love, time travel, a robot named Sophia, and much more. Early on in our free-flowing conversation, Julia turned the tables and surprised me a question, which allowed me to reflect on highlights from the season so far. If you’ve been with us since the beginning, take note as we name-drop past guests and the wisdom they imparted. If you’re new (welcome!), see it as a road map to which episodes to jump to next. This conversation was so rich, my team and I wanted to preserve each unexpected moment and fashion a thoughtful way to share them with you. So, here at Listening on Purpose, we present you with our first double-episode series. Enjoy Part One with the incredible Julia Mossbridge. Find out more about Julia on her website  Connect with Julia on LinkedIn  Follow Julia on Facebook  To follow Tim’s journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn  and bookmark his website

How do you define silence? What do you consider noise? And how are the two connected to a sense of well-being and finding that elusive state of "flow?' Coming off the blockbuster release of their exploratory book "Golden," Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz join Tim for a pathbreaking conversation that includes an invitation to experience a transformational exercise at the end. Identify your silence – find clarity for yourself and a deeper connection to the world around you. But first, one small request: if you like the podcast– Will you rate, review, and share? These actions make a big difference in helping others discover this podcast and start their own journey towards learning to become better listeners & create more empathy in our world. Connect with Justin Zorn and read more about his fascinating life on his website Connect with Leigh Marz and explore her consciousness-shifting work on her website To follow Tim’s journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn and bookmark his website

Did you know that a sound made underwater in the Indian Ocean can be heard off the coast of Oregon, some 17,000 miles away? Truly dive deep as my guest Michael Jasny from the National Resources Defense Council Marine Mammal Protection Project connects us to the world of ocean noise and how human actions can create sonic “smog” for the creatures who inhabit our seas. Feel hopeful as you learn what you can do day-to-day to engage more empathetically with our world. I’m confident you won’t think of the ocean in quite the same way ever again. After you listen to this episode, you’ll want to watch the fascinating documentary that inspired it: Sonic Sea But first, one small request: if you like the podcast– Will you rate, review, and share? These actions make a big difference in helping others discover this podcast and start their own journey towards learning to become better listeners & create more empathy in our world. Follow Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mdjasny NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 3 million members and online activists. Since 1970, their lawyers, scientists, and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural resources, public health, and the environment. NRDC has offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Bozeman, MT, and Beijing. Visit them at www.nrdc.org and follow them on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nrdc.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/nrdc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrdc_org/ RSS: ttps://www.nrdc.org/rss.xml YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NRDCflix To follow Tim’s journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timothymyersconductor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motmyers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/motmyers/ and bookmark his website: http://timothymyers.com  

Ever wonder what the Eiffel Tower sounds like? What about the rings of Saturn? Hear both (yes, you read that right) in this week's whimsical episode of Listening on Purpose, a quenching listen for your creative side. Investigate sounds both heard and unheard in our world and beyond with our guest, multi-disciplinary artist China Blue, whose seminal projects have been prompted by one simple question, "I wonder what it sounds like?" Get ready to leave curious and yearning to explore.

If 7% of communication is actually in the words being spoken, what makes up the remaining 93%? Join as Tim and his guest, master leadership coach Mark Hunter, explore how effective leaders actively listen behind the words being said. Recognize what someone really needs – what’s left unsaid – and learn how to eliminate what might be in your way as a listener.

Julian Treasure is an international speaker whose top-rated TED talks focus on sound and communication skills. It's no surprise he knows a lot about listening. In this episode, Tim and Julian explore conscious listening, the ways we all listen differently, and how listening supports democracy.

Dr. Nina Kraus is a scientist and inventor, professor of neurobiology at Northwestern University, and director of the auditory neuroscience laboratory BrainVolts. Join Tim on his premiere exploration of sound and listening. As Dr. Kraus says, "If I had to boil it down to one thing; sound connects us.”  Find out more about Brainvolts Order a copy of "Of Sound Mind: How Our Brain Constructs a Meaningful Sonic World" Follow BrainVolts on: Twitter Instagram  Facebook  Episode blog page