#168: Best of 2025 Series: The Art of Interrupting—How to Jump In Without Shutting Others Down
DEC 21, 202522 MIN
#168: Best of 2025 Series: The Art of Interrupting—How to Jump In Without Shutting Others Down
DEC 21, 202522 MIN
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Send us a textWe’ve been taught that good listeners don’t interrupt—but what if the right kind of interrupting is exactly what great leaders do?Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That should’ve gone better”?You said the words. They said the words. But something still missed the mark.Here’s the truth: It’s not what you said. It’s what you didn’t hear.In this episode, I sit down with listening expert Christine Miles, who challenges what you think it means to truly listen. Are you listening to reply—or listening to understand?We unpack:Why most people retain only 17–25% of what’s said (yep, you read that right)How to shift from half-hearing to fully leadingAnd the underrated art of interrupting to understand—not interrupting to tellChristine shares powerful tools you can use right away: 🔦 The Flashlight Technique 🧭 Compass Questions 🛤️ The Listening PathIf you want to lead better conversations, build stronger trust, and stop missing what matters—start here.🎧 This episode is your next move https://bit.ly/3RBkWxrThe Whole Educator is now booking —keynotes, PD, and our Human Centered Academy are all designed to turn resistance into real progress. Check out the options at https://bit.ly/WholeEdPrograms and let’s make next year the one where things finally shift.Let's Stay Connected!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Contact Us