Listening With Leaders

Hi there! I'm Doug Noll, an award-winning author, speaker, and trainer. I am, among many other things, a lawyer-turned-peacemaker, mediator, and expert in deep, empathic listening. I left a 22-year career as a trial lawyer, earned my Masters Degree in Peacemaking and Conflict Studies, and have helped thousands of companies and organizations with internal conflicts and poor communication.I am the co-founder of the award-winning Prison of Peace Project. I have trained mediators and leaders in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia in my innovative peacemaking and mediation processes.My honors include California Lawyer Magazine Attorney of the Year, a Purpose Prize Fellow, and Best Lawyers of America Lawyer of the Year.My 20 to 30-min podcast shares amazing founder stories that reveal the smartest strategies for scaling TODAY.

Listening With Leaders is a business podcast hosted by Doug Noll, with 369 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Doug Noll hosts Listening With Leaders, a business show with 369 episodes published.

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  369 - The Empathy Edge: Turning Vulnerability into Leadership Strength with Melissa Robinson-Winemiller

  Sep 22, 202634 min

  In this episode of Listening with Leaders, your host Doug Noll welcomes Melissa Robinson-Winemiller, an empathy expert and former professional French horn player. Melissa shares her journey from performing with Ray Charles to pursuing a doctorate in leadership after experiencing workplace trauma. They explore empathy's definitions, distinguishing cognitive from affective empathy, and discuss resistance to empathy in leadership. Both agree empathy will become increasingly vital as AI reduces human connection. Melissa also previews her upcoming books and dissertation defense, while the conversation closes on a personal note, revealing Melissa's talent for baking Boston cream pie from scratch. Check out Melissa's work HERE . Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn HERE . Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE . Want to learn more about Doug's work? Check out his website at https://dougnoll.com

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  368 - When Tough Gets Tender: The Surprising Strength of Vulnerable Leadership with Christa Quarles

  Aug 18, 202638 min

  In this episode of Listening with Leaders , your host Doug Noll speaks with Christa Quarles, CEO of Parallels, about her non-linear career spanning Wall Street, gaming startups, and enterprise software. Christa shares how curiosity and asking good questions have been her constant through line. The conversation explores the power of deep listening, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety in leadership. Christa also reflects on leading Parallels through a complex corporate separation, emphasizing that authentic, empathetic leadership, rooted in vulnerability rather than positional authority, is what truly inspires people to follow. Check out Christa's work HERE . Connect with Christa on LinkedIn HERE . Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE . Want to learn more about Doug's work? Check out his website at https://dougnoll.com

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  367 - The Power of Doing the Work No One Sees: Building Confidence Through Consistency with

  Aug 11, 202628 min

  In this episode of Listening with Leaders, your host Doug Noll interviews Anthony Trucks, a former NFL player turned transformational identity shift coach. Anthony shares his remarkable journey from a difficult childhood in foster care, marked by poverty and abuse, to earning an NFL career through relentless hard work. He discusses his concept of "dark work", the unseen effort behind success, and the "dominator" mentality that helps overcome adversity. Anthony also opens up about personal struggles, including divorce and reinvention, and explains how he now coaches executives to identify blind spots, embrace discomfort, and achieve meaningful growth. Check out Anthony's work HERE . Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn HERE . Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE . Want to learn more about Doug's work? Check out his website at https://dougnoll.com

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  366 - Scaling Startups with Simplicity: A Veteran Entrepreneur’s Guide to Vision, Cash Flow, and Building Winning Teams with Graeme Barlow

  Jun 30, 202629 min

  In this episode, Doug interviews Graeme Barlow, a serial entrepreneur who made his first million at 16 by selling virtual game currency on eBay. Graeme shares his journey through founding game development companies and scaling software businesses. He discusses his leadership philosophy, emphasizing simplicity, clarity, and focus for CEOs, outlining three core responsibilities: managing cash flow, setting a clear vision, and building effective teams. Graeme also introduces Founder Link, his community initiative supporting nearly 2,000 founders worldwide in reaching their first million in revenue. Both speakers share personal ambitions, with Doug aiming to teach 10 million people effective listening skills. Check out Graeme's work HERE . Connect with Graeme on LinkedIn HERE . Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE . Want to learn more about Doug's work? Check out his website at https://dougnoll.com

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  365 - Emotional GPS: How Emotions Guide Us Through Business, Conflict, and Life with Doug Johnston

  Apr 28, 202643 min

  In this episode of Listening with Leaders, host Doug Noll interviews Doug Johnston, a former corporate executive turned emotional researcher. Johnston shares how his daughter's struggle with depression sparked a decade-long journey documenting 272 emotional states through 8,000 quotes, culminating in a book. Together, they challenge cultural misconceptions about emotions, emphasizing that emotions are fundamental to rational decision-making. They introduce "nervous system leadership," highlighting how naming emotions regulates the brain and transforms leadership. Drawing on neuroscience and personal stories, they advocate for expanding emotional vocabulary as a practical tool for healthier lives and more effective leadership. To learn more about Doug's work, click HERE and HERE . Connect with Doug on LinkedIn HERE . Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE . Want to learn more about Doug's work? Check out his website at https://dougnoll.com

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