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Listening on Purpose
Hosted by Timothy Myers · EN
Our journey stems from one question: "What would the world look like with more listening?"
If you're curious, join host Timothy Myers – a conductor who has worked with symphony orchestras and in opera houses worldwide for over twenty years – as he steps out of the concert hall and into the noisy world, sparking conversation with a varied slate of thought-provoking guests.
Explore the power of listening and find out more about its profound impact on your mental and physical health, the environment, and an increasingly polarized society.
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Special Holiday Re-release: How Can We All Just Get Along? With Dr. Jeff Myers
Dec 21, 202300:56:15Tap to summarizeThis goes out to you if mending a relationship has been on your mind lately. It is for many of us. Re-releasing this episode is my small gift to you, in hopes you feel inspired to reconnect or reengage with someone you love this holiday season. Maybe for you, that's family. And Dr. Jeff is exactly that. He's my oldest brother, a prolific author, a deeply respected speaker and leader, and a recent cancer survivor. Though our worldviews are often opposing, what we share is important – VALUES. During our heartfelt (and sometimes difficult) conversation, we share with you how we have learned to challenge each other, how to stay curious, how arguments often lead to agreement, and – perhaps the most transformational – 5 conversation-altering words you can use. So pop this one on in the car or on the plane. Because missing out on meaningful human connection is not the answer – especially with those we hold dear. ___ Also, stay tuned for what's coming in 2024. Fresh format, focus, and guests that satisfy our continuing journey into curiosity together. Until then, let's connect on LinkedIn, Insta, and Facebook. Happy Holidays!
Transcribe →Season 2 Wrap-Up: Nuggets from the Cutting Room Floor
Jun 27, 202300:43:35Tap to summarizeNot every recorded moment makes it into the podcast. Sometimes really poignant, personal, or humorous nuggets get left on the cutting room floor. My team and I – to wrap up our second season – selected four of our favorites to include in this special episode. Chew on clips from Chip Conley, Amy Gallo, and my brother, Jeff Myers, and then let us know what you think by leaving a review. See you in Season Three! To follow Tim's journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn and bookmark his website http://timothymyers.com.
Transcribe →Renate Rohlfing | From Spoleto: Music, Memory, Creativity, & Connection
Jun 6, 202300:44:31Tap to summarizeIf you've ever wondered how the arts can catalyze authentic connections among people and communities, this episode is a must-listen. Complete with empowering real-world examples of music being used as a vital building material, hear from music psychotherapist Renate Rohlfing on why your memory is so entwined with your creativity – regardless of your ability – and how anyone can employ "sonic artifacts" to unlock aging minds and process grief. Recorded on-site at the Spoleto Festival USA. Find out more about The Spoleto Festival's "Tell Your Story" project mentioned in this episode here Follow Renate on: LinkedIn Instagram Her website To follow Tim's journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn and bookmark his website http://timothymyers.com.
Transcribe →Noah Zandan on How We Can Use AI to Increase Connection, Build Relationships, & Augment Creativity
May 23, 202300:51:59Tap to summarizeIf you've been tuned in lately – to the news, to social media, to this podcast – you've undoubtedly heard about the much-hyped advances in AI (artificial intelligence). I bet you have questions, fears, or reservations about where AI is headed and what that means for our humanity – and our children's future. Noah is here to clue us in on what's going on. Well that, and so much more. Listen to find out how a convo about AI becomes one about building connection. About our human desire for community. About us being scared about certain things. About us being impressed. So what's next? Find out on this episode of Listening on Purpose. Noah Zandan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Quantified Communications, and a pioneer in applying behavioral science to help people become extraordinary communicators. He's on a mission to improve the communication, connection, and lives of millions of people around the world. Noah has delivered main-stage TED and TED-Ed talks with over 13 million views, he spoke at SXSW on the Intelligent Future, and he was nationally broadcast discussing the future of personal analytics on NPR All Tech Considered. Noah is a Daily Beast and Bloomberg contributor analyzing the language of political debates and is a Wall Street Journal expert on work communications. In 2020, Noah published his first book, Insights Into Influence: the Strategies, Tactics, and Secrets of World-Class Leaders and Social Scientists, which has hit #1 on the Amazon Bestseller list. Follow Noah on LinkedIn To follow Tim's journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn and bookmark his website http://timothymyers.com.
Transcribe →Chip Conley on How to Cultivate Your Wisdom, Learn to Love Midlife, and Have Empowered Relationships Across Generations
May 9, 202300:53:44Tap to summarizeWhether you're 28, 88, or somewhere in the middle, wouldn't you love it if your life came with operating instructions for aging? With great optimism and a generous sense of respect, Chip Conley (CEO and Co-Founder of Modern Elder Academy) lays out what's long been misunderstood about our 40s, 50s, and 60s and reasons why your life can get better with age. If it's any indication of how much this chat hit home for me, I felt it necessary to I bare my soul in the first few minutes. I hope this resonates with you as deeply as it did with my team and me. Wisdom bombs abound, friends – too many to mention. Get ready to hit "pause" and grab a pen and paper. Enjoy! TW: suicide, for a short conversation around minute 47. *** Find out more about Chip Conley, his books, and his projects on his website Created as the answer to the ever-perplexing midlife era, Modern Elder Academy (MEA) — winner of Fast Company 2021 Brands that Matter Award — seeks to guide and support adults through transitions in their midlife years, with a particular lens on those aged 40 and above. MEA takes teachings from modern science and centuries of philosophers, writers, poets, and yogis, then melds them into lessons and insights for individuals looking for growth and guidance as they navigate midlife. Founded by best-selling author, hotelier, and entrepreneur, Chip Conley, MEA has built a dedicated alumni group of over 3,000 past participants from 42 countries. MEA hosts in-person workshops in Baja California Sur, Mexico, offers online programs year-round, and a regular lineup of free live virtual events. MEA has also purchased two properties in the Santa Fe, New Mexico area for future campuses which will open in 2024. For more information visit, Modern Elder Academy For a daily dose of wisdom, subscribe to Wisdom Well, Chip Conley's blog and newsletter To follow Tim's journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn and bookmark his website http://timothymyers.com.
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Recorded Live in Partnership with Austin Opera: Conductor Cues, "The Pearl Fishers"
Apr 25, 202300:53:43Tap to summarizeThis week is a departure. I invite you to join me: let's use art as a catalyst for critical conversations. Dig into topics of inclusion, cultural appropriation, historical practice, and artistic collaboration with me and my special guests, centering around a 400-year-old art form: OPERA. Recorded in front of a live audience, this conversation was too good – too important – not to share with you. Featuring stage director Alison Moritz and choreographer Anu Naimpally, gain insight into Austin Opera's upcoming production of Bizet's "The Pearl Fishers." Find out more about "The Pearl Fishers" and Austin Opera To follow Tim's journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn and bookmark his website http://timothymyers.com.
Transcribe →Amy Gallo on How to Get Along With Colleagues, Loved Ones, & "Difficult People"
Apr 11, 202300:48:31Tap to summarizeIf you've ever felt stuck navigating a problematic relationship, this is the episode for you. Amy Gallo – author of Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) – offers clear tactics to help you define and discern how to best refresh your approach with others, and reminds you it's ok to "fight with someone you love." Why? Listen in to find out! Amy Gallo is an expert in conflict, communication, and workplace dynamics. Find Amy on: Her website LinkedIn Twitter To follow Tim's journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn and bookmark his website http://timothymyers.com.
Transcribe →Ann Le Cam on Shifting Culture, the Superpower of Listening, Falling in Love with the Problem, and Building a Braintrust
Mar 28, 202300:59:47Tap to summarizeHow do you lead creatives? And how do you create the right amount of abrasion to catalyze innovation without burning anyone out? Learn how to positively affect change with former Disney/Pixar and Wētā FX Executive Ann Le Cam, who built her career on innovative strategic thinking and transformational leadership. Ann Le Cam is currently an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School. Follow her on LinkedIn or see her IMDb profile here. To follow Tim's journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn and bookmark his website http://timothymyers.com.
Transcribe →Seth Godin on Doing Work That Matters, Music & Magic, Impacting Climate Change, the Future of AI, and more.
Mar 14, 202300:38:20Tap to summarizeOverwhelmed by the current state of our world? Paradigm-busting bestselling author & entrepreneur Seth Godin offers you reasons to be curiously optimistic in this sweeping, super-relevant conversation. Bonus: listen to the end for his unexpected pitch for a Murder Mystery podcast! For more than 30 years, Seth Godin (sethgodin.com) has "been trying to turn on lights, inspire people and teach them how to level up." Author to more than 20 bestselling books – including the most recent, THE PRACTICE – he's the founder of Akimbo and the coordinator of THE CARBON ALMANAC, which he calls the "most important project of his career." His blog is one of the most popular of our time and his voice, one of the most relevant. To follow Tim's journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn and bookmark his website http://timothymyers.com.
Transcribe →Dr. Jeff Myers | How Can We All Just Get Along?
Feb 28, 202300:56:15Tap to summarizeIn order to solve the world's stickiest problems, we have to change the way we listen at the interpersonal level – starting with those closest to us. Maybe for you, that's family. And Dr. Jeff is exactly that. He's my oldest brother, a prolific author, deeply respected speaker and leader, and a recent cancer survivor. Though our worldviews are often opposing, what we share is important – VALUES. So I pressed record on one of our conversations in hopes of sharing how we have learned to challenge each other, how to stay curious, five conversation-altering words you can use, and how arguments often lead to agreement. I hope this chat inspires you to reconnect or reengage with someone you love. Because cancel culture may not be the answer – especially with those we hold dear. Dr. Jeff Myers is president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America's most respected authorities on youth leadership development. He is the author of 14 books, including Understanding the Faith, Understanding the Times, and Understanding the Culture textbooks which are studied by tens of thousands of students. Connect with Dr. Jeff Myers on Facebook & Twitter Listen to the Dr. Jeff Show podcast and find out more about Summit Ministries at www.summit.org To follow Tim's journey as a conductor and creator, find him on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn and bookmark his website http://timothymyers.com.
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