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100: 100th Episode Celebration Part 1 — Making The Leap
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Summary:
Today, we celebrate the 100th episode of the Launch Youniversity podcast. When we launched this podcast two years ago, we had this simple goal in mind: To turn go-getters into difference makers by pooling our resources, sharing our collective experiences, and introducing listeners to some of the best leaders we know. We understand just how uncertain the next step of any launch can be, so we’re happy to mentor our listeners (and learn some things ourselves) week after week.
To celebrate, we will feature some of our favorite interviews in a three-part series. In today’s episode, you’ll learn what it takes to go all in on your dream, the importance of community to your goals, and what happens when passion propels your vision, among other topics.
Welcome to episode 100 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast. Thank you for sticking with us!
Links + Resources:
069: When Passion and Heart Lead the Way: Dana Spinola of fab’rik
016: Sid Mashburn on Launching the Number One Men’s Independent Clothing Store in the US Pt. 1
048: What Does It Take to Go All-In on Your Dream? Bryan and Shannon Miles of Belay Solutions
013: Vision and Generosity with Plywood People’s Jeff Shinabarger Pt. 1
031: World-Renowned Vocal Coach Jan Smith on Dreaming Big, Being Honest and Staying Humble
026: How to Launch When You Have a Full Time Job: Justin Dean and Van Baird Part 2
Thank you for listening to the Launch Youniversity Podcast! If you have a question that you want to be answered on the podcast… ask us here!
021: Launchers Are Listeners
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Summary:
If you’re a launcher or a leader, you know how important it is to be a good listener. A few years ago, Shane began working with a Listening Coach. Through his time working on his listening skills, he learned that being a good listener is a lot more than just sitting quietly while another person talks. True listening is about helping people self-discover their own solutions. Today’s episode with Kevin, Shane and David is one all leaders and aspiring leaders need to hear.
Welcome to episode 21 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast.
Links + Resources:
Can You Hear Me Now? by Dr. Dallas Demmitt
Why I Stopped Solving Problems for My Team
Listening to Customer Feedback in the Validate Stage
Three Takeaways:
Shane’s Listening Coach, Dr. Dallas Demmitt, created a simple but effective framework to become a better listener and thinking partner. Here are three ways you can become a better listener today:
1. Ask: How can I bring value to the person I’m listening to?
In order to truly be a good listener, you need to understand the person across the table. This is called anchoring the conversation. It’s putting yourself in a position to truly value the person you are listening to. Ask yourself: “How do I make ___ feel valued and appreciated?” Remember, the goal of listening isn’t to solve problems for them… it’s to help them self-discover their own solutions.
Read Shane’s blog on this: Why I Stopped Solving Problems for My Team
2. Eliminate outside distractions.
One of the hardest part of listening is focusing. Even if you’re listening, a quick glance at your watch or checking your phone can be perceived as you checking-out. Ask yourself: What’s most important here: The solution and your time? Or your ability to help the person? If it’s the ability to help the person, then put away your phone.
3. Summarize their thoughts back to them.
Allow someone to hear their own thoughts. Recap what they said to you and repeat it back to them. This moves you from solving their problems for them to taking them down the path to self-discovery.