Ocl Michigan

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 was instilling learned helplessness in her. This development led to a deeper relationship with her daughter. Moments she once regarded as routine are now rich with connection and purpose. https://www.chapmancommunities.org/

“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 Pomerville In this episode, Adam J. Salgat sits down with Ryan and Melanie Pomerville, members of the Michigan Air National Guard, to discuss how the OCL skills have impacted their marriage. They share how the two of them try to find ways to connect, even if it is as simple as walking to the mailbox together. They discuss how the DISC assessment has put some quantifiable data in front of them to confirm some behavior tendencies they already saw in each other. As parents of three kids, they discuss how using the five reflecting listening skills has helped them build better relationships with their kids. While at work, using F.B.I. (Feeling Behavior Impact) statements has helped Ryan open up doors he never thought imaginable. https://www.chapmancommunities.org/

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 with and serve. Bev also discusses the impact the skills have had in her personal life, including creating a deeper relationship with her son through the power of listening. She explains why these skills are important to her as a female leader in her community and how they provide strength in confrontational situations. Listeners - In this conversation, DISC tendencies are mentioned without a deep explanation. The DISC assessment is a tool we use to identify behavioral and communication styles. Bev refers to herself as having a ‘D’ DISC profile. People with ‘D’ profiles tend to display characteristics of directness in their leadership and communication practic

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. View learning opportunities - https://connect.chapmancommunities.org/events Contact us at communications@chapmancommunities.org Articles about the Great Reshuffle: https://chiefexecutive.net/its-the-great-reshuffle-not-the-great-resignation/ https://www.shrm.org/executive/resources/people-strategy-journal/spring2022/pages/feature-talent-strategies-shapero.aspx https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/01/roughly-47-million-people-quit-their-job-last-year.html https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/toxic-culture-is-driving-the-great-resignation/ https://staffmg.com/why_do_people_quit/ https://bit.ly/3jJTZGU

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 are staring 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 Katie Trotter joins the conversation to break down what the couple was going through in the emotional situation. Use this podcast as a reminder to stay calm this spring break when traveling as there might be times when your emotions are high and logic goes out the window.

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 examples to bring it into real-life situations, and gives us tips on how to consistently incorporate this skill into our work life. https://www.chapmancommunities.org/

Register for Virtual OCL - https://bit.ly/3JORWMZ Once 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 Micki’s focus on reflective listening during Katie’s teen years. Listen close as they share how things could have been very different without the OCL skills.

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/

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. Interested in learning more and interacting with our team directly on this subject? Register for the 'You Don't Appreciate Me!' If you have ever heard this statement, this training is for you." happening on February 23. Click here for the full details - https://bit.ly/3Iz6b7V An article from The Gotman Institute -https://bit.ly/3rOb727

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 close to finding the little tidbits that will help you work with your student or your own child. https://www.chapmancommunities.org/

In this episode, Jules Maloney of the Wisconsin Chapter joins me to discuss the 'needs onion'. This layered approach of understanding that every behavior is an expression of 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 how to manage those feelings and physical changes they could bring on. Our discussion mainly focuses on going through the onion from the inside out - which helps lead us to better self-awareness. In the future, we will work the needs onion from the outside to the inside to help analyze and understand the behavior of others. Jules is also hosting a Zoom Learning Roundtable on needs on Wednesday, October 20th - 7:00-8:30pm EST. https://www.chapmancommunities.org/

In this episode, Adam Salgat and Mike Desparrois discuss the nervousness and the feelings we have of 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 how they feel overwhelmed by everything going on. Then think about the things that you do when you feel overwhelmed and how you deal with all of those emotions. https://www.chapmancommunities.org/

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/

For those of us that have already been through the communication skills training, it doesn't take data to convince us of its worth. But as the CFCC approaches business, 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, Adam J. Salgat and Mike Desparrois have a discussion with Gina Wilson from Central Michigan University about the work being done to add this element to quiver for the CFCC team. https://www.chapmancommunities.org/

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 facilitators Jonathan Trotter and Jules Maloney about the new training titled Foundations of Leadership. https://www.chapmancommunities.org/

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 daughters. Listen as she gives real-life examples of how the skills have improved her relationship with her older daughter and how they’ve moved her younger daughter to excel in sports. https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

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 communication skills training. Visit https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/ for more information. https://soundcloud.com/ourcommunitylistens/epi-066

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.whitey97consulting.com/ https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

Skill Snippet - Empathy & Leadership by Listen First Podcast

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.