E46: Change Begins with a Conversation with Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres

We engage in conversations so often that we sometimes forget the impact those conversations can have. Today we get a double dose of guests with the co-authors of “Conversations Worth Having,” Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres. We dig into how we can make sure our conversations matter more often. In this episode you’ll learn: - The four types of conversations we can have and how to create more conversations worth having. - The impact of our neurophysiology on our conversations. - How to “tune in” during conversations to make our conversations productive and move toward better results. Listen in for great tips and even better offers for listeners to learn more about Conversations Worth Having. Jackie Stavros is a professor at Lawrence Technical University College of Business and IT in Michigan. Her passion is working with others to discover their purpose in creating positive change. She has more than 30 years of leadership, strategy, organization development, and change management experience. Prior to joining LTU as a professor, Jackie’s industry work included manufacturing, automotive, banking, technology, government, and professional services. She is the author of numerous articles and books, including the co-author of “Conversations Worth Having.” She lives in Brighton, Michigan. Cheri Torres is the lead catalyst at Collaborative by Design, where she partners with people to catalyze positive change in workplaces and communities. She has worked with thousands of leaders and teams around the world to support high performance, engagement, culture transformation, and organization success. A lifelong learner, Cheri has a PhD in educational psychology with a specialization in collaborative learning, an MBA, a master’s in transpersonal psychology, and numerous certifications. The co-author of “Conversations Worth Having” and author of many other articles and books, Cheri is from Asheville, North Carolina. Contact Jackie and Cheri: www.cwh.today www.conversationsworthhaving.today Offers: Download a free conversation toolkit from the website Get 20% off the CWH Foundations Course by using the code COMPASSION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices