In this episode, Marty and Bill explore the fundamentals of effective communication. This episode covers the essential elements such as honor and genuine listening, supported by personal anecdotes and practical examples. They delve into the significance of the 'talking stick' in structured communication and highlight a powerful completion process for meaningful departures. With engaging insights and valuable takeaways for leaders and individuals alike, this episode is an enlightening journey into mastering the art of communication.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Effective Communication

00:54 Welcome to the True You Podcast

01:37 Defining Leadership in Various Contexts

02:52 Adjusting to Podcasting Setup

03:27 Choosing Today's Topic: Effective Communication

05:29 The Talking Stick: A Symbol of Communication

11:05 Listening to Understand vs. Listening to Respond

14:25 The Role of Coaches in Effective Communication

18:27 Non-Verbal Cues in Communication

21:41 The Importance of Honoring Connections

25:37 Reflecting on Departing Members

26:04 Eulogy and Honoring Departures

26:52 Questions for Departing Members

27:57 Emotional Reflections and Activations

32:34 Exploring Incompletions

35:32 The Power of Addressing Incompletions

43:01 Deciding How to Address Incompletions

44:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links and Resources:

• Group Completion questions: https://www.compassionateresultscoaching.com/s/GroupCompletionQuestions.pdf
• True You Podcast Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/trueyoupodcast
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• Internal Family Systems - https://ifs-institute.com/
• Compassionate Results Coaching - https://www.compassionateresultscoaching.com/
• Bill’s book, ‘Compassionate Results Guidebook’ - https://compassionateresultsguidebook.com
• ‘Listening is the Key', Dr. Kettelhut’s website - https://www.listeningisthekey.com/
• Marty’s new book, ‘Leadership as Relation’ - https://amzn.to/3KKkCZO
• Marty’s earlier book, ‘Listen… Till You Disappear’ - https://amzn.to/3XmoiZd
• Parts Work Practice - Free IFS Practice Group Sessions - https://www.partsworkpractice.com
• Contact Marty - mkettelhut@msn.com
• Contact Bill - bill@compassionateresultscoaching.com