Hosted by Michael Ashford · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 158 episodes
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On Rethinking Communication (formerly The Follow-Up Question), independent journalist, speaking coach, and communication expert Michael Ashford explores how we can better connect with each other through the power of our words. For most of us, our formal education left gaps in our ability to communicate well with each other, especially when trying to navigate conflict, inspire change, and overcome misunderstandings. The goal is to get you to rethink how you connect with others, from the stage to the meeting room to the living room and everywhere in between.
Michael Ashford hosts Rethinking Communication, a education show with 158 episodes published.
Most leaders are promoted into their roles believing authority alone will inspire confidence, but the truth is, your communication style is what truly sets you apart as a leader. In this episode, I reveal how many new le
AI is all the rage these days, and while there are many benefits to it, I'm concerned we're outsourcing too much of our thinking to artificial intelligence. When you do so, it's affects how you show up as a communicator.
AI is all the rage these days, and while there are many benefits to it, I'm concerned we're outsourcing too much of our thinking to artificial intelligence. When you do so, it's affects how you show up as a communicator.
AI is all the rage these days, and while there are many benefits to it, I'm concerned we're outsourcing too much of our thinking to artificial intelligence. When you do so, it's affects how you show up as a communicator.
AI is all the rage these days, and while there are many benefits to it, I'm concerned we're outsourcing too much of our thinking to artificial intelligence. When you do so, it's affects how you show up as a communicator.
AI is all the rage these days, and while there are many benefits to it, I'm concerned we're outsourcing too much of our thinking to artificial intelligence. When you do so, it's affects how you show up as a communicator.
AI is all the rage these days, and while there are many benefits to it, I'm concerned we're outsourcing too much of our thinking to artificial intelligence. When you do so, it's affects how you show up as a communicator.
Do you think you are a good communicator? I've observed ove the past year that most of us think we're great at communicating when, in reality, we struggle! Because effective communication is not just about speaking your
In this episode, I explore the nuance and complexity involved in trying to answer the question: Who should lead the way into difficult conversations? What about in the face of moral exclusion? What about if the other par
In this conversation, Emily Kasriel — author of the book, "Deep Listening: Transform your relationships with family, friends, and foes" — discusses the concept of deep listening, emphasizing its transformative power and
So much of conversation is about understanding context. From determining which conversations and relationships are worth engaging in to understanding the alignment in values to solving conflict, if you don't pick up on t
This episode's content comes from a webinar I delivered earlier this year titled, "You Want Me To Talk To Them? How To Communicate With People You Disagree With." In this presentation, I walk through what we get wrong ab
I had the joy of joining Rick Barron on his "That's Life, I Swear" podcast for a conversation about… well... conversation. More specifically, how we can communicate better with each other when conflict arises. Even thoug
We've been taught that when faced with disagreement, once you get a chance to speak, go on the offensive and don't back down. However, one conversation I had recently revealed a far better and more productive approach —
Humans were not designed to know all that we know, and it's crushing our ability to communicate well with each other and affect positive change.
Speaking coach Neil Gordon joins the podcast to recount how school "educated me out of an interest in reading and communication," and his journey back to a love of both. Neil specializes in persuasion and helping speaker
I had the opportunity to join Steve Leskovec — a former guest on this podcast — on his radio show in Ohio to discuss effective communication. As you'll hear, Steve and I spent most of our conversation focused on conflict
In this episode, I speak with Mischa Zvegintzov about his journey to sobriety at 17 years old and how getting in touch with his emotions and his curiosity fueled a new approach to relationships with others. Check out Mis
Clichés and jargon are hampering your ability to effectively and confidently communicate your views and ideas with others. In this episode, I walk you through a few ways you can ditch throwaway sayings and phrases and re
Rich Harwood, President and Founder of The Harwood Institute, joins me on this episode. Over the past 35+ years, Rich has used his philosophy and practice of how community leaders can solve shared problems and deepen peo
Brene Brown
researcher of shame and vulnerability
1 appearance on this show
Emily Kasriel
Journalist, Author, and BBC Veteran · BBC
1 appearance on this show
John Wang
author of Big Asian Energy, host of Big Asian Energy show, coach, speaker · Queens Night Market
1 appearance on this show
Neil Gordon
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Mischa Zvegintzov
the influence army
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Rethinking Communication is hosted by Michael Ashford. The show is categorised under education (self improvement) and has published 158 episodes.
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