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Respect Circles - The Podcast

By: Stephanie Colegrove Alpheaus Johnson
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  • In a world that can feel divided, we want to bring people together – to learn, to listen with our hearts, and to begin to see each other again. Our vision is to foster and elevate respect and learning while we talk about the real issues of the day. Join hosts Stephanie Colegrove and Alpheaus Johnson as we invite people in to share their stories and their vision. Together we’ll get inspired to take action as we create a movement of change…one conversation at a time.
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  • 52: Special Encore: Becoming A Deliberate Listener

    52: Special Encore: Becoming A Deliberate Listener
    Apr 26 2023

    From the beginning, our mission with Respect Circles has been to foster open communication, learning, and respectful dialogue. We’ve referenced the importance of deliberate listening, and we’ve specifically mentioned a popular past episode of Respect Circles about this subject. That’s why we thought it would be timely to present a special encore of that episode on becoming a deliberate listener, for listeners who haven’t yet heard that discussion, or as a refresher for long-time listeners to deepen their learning.

    Deliberate listening can dramatically improve the quality of our conversations and, in turn, our personal and professional relationships. In this episode, we discuss the importance of becoming a better listener, because so often we jump to our own biases and form judgments before truly processing what the other person is saying. What might be possible if we just listened more? Let’s find out! 

    Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and thank you for leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform to let us know what you’re enjoying about this show. You can also go to https://www.respectcircles.com/voicemail/ to leave us a message, or by email, respectcircles@gmail.com. 

    In this episode you’ll hear: 

    • Personal experiences we have both had where we noticed a lack of listening taking place [6:53]

    • A big lesson about learning that AJ has learned along the way [13:05]

    • Tips for how we can all become better listeners [15:42]

    • Specific questions to ask yourself to assess whether you area good listener [16:30]

    • What the 3 levels of listening are, and why they’re all important to be aware of [17:17]

    • The tremendous gift that deliberate listening can give you [23:11]

    • Why slowing down is such a powerful tool in the listening process [27:08]

    • Self-assessments of our own listening skills [30:32]

    Links & Resources: 

    The Power of Deliberate Listening | Ronnie Polaneczky | TEDxPhiladelphia

    Three Levels of Listening - Co-Active Coaching: Henry Kmsey-House, Karen Kimsey-House, Phillip Sandhal, and Laura Whitworth, authors.  https://amzn.to/3mG7RDd

    Theory U: Levels of Listening:  Otto Scharmer, author.

    https://amzn.to/2WXTx00

    Be a Better Listener - Assess Yourself:  https://bit.ly/3DvSKD5

     
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    39 mins
  • 51: Time to Call B.S.

    51: Time to Call B.S.
    Apr 12 2023
    In our last episode, we looked back at some of our most impactful conversations and we talked about how we can put what we have learned into action. At the time we were recording, another school shooting had just occurred in Nashville, Tennessee, where three 9-year old children and three teachers were killed. We shared our frustration at the escalation of gun violence here in the United States, and the apparent lack of action to change it. In this episode, we decided to call B.S. on the complacency and lack of real action on this critical issue.  The solutions should be common sense, as this is really about saving lives, and yet the country is more divided than ever. We all have to be a part of the public outcry for real change, right now, and in this episode, we explore how we can do just that.  We also provide some helpful information in the links below.  Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and thank you for leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform to let us know what you’re enjoying about this show. You can also go to https://www.respectcircles.com/voicemail/ to leave us a message, or by email, respectcircles@gmail.com.  In this episode you’ll hear: Our opinions on gun control in light of the recent events in this country [3:42]  The bigger picture to focus on when it comes to gun control legislation [9:38] A video that brought together both sides of the gun issue and how it can help show us where we can go from here [17:25]  The role that Hollywood and video games play in the infatuation that Americans have with guns and gun culture [18:22] What we are seeing being put in place as the trends turn to better gun legislation [23:29]  How you can reach your elected officials and let your stance be known right now [32:47] Introducing our Models of Respect for this week [36:10] Links & Resources:  50: Celebrating 50!  In Britain, it took just one school shooting to pass major gun control (NPR) YouTube: Pro-Gun Vs. Anti-Gun: Is There Middle Ground? These are the gun control laws passed in 2022 (CNN) 2023 Everytown Gun Law Rankings Permitless Carry States: https://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/Permitless_Carry_States.pdf Washington Post - The Destructive Power of an AR-15  Angel Reese Janie's Life-Changing Bakery  
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    44 mins
  • 50: Celebrating 50!

    50: Celebrating 50!
    Mar 29 2023
    It’s the 50th episode of Respect Circles, and we’re excited to take this opportunity to celebrate all the great conversations and guests we’ve had on the podcast the last year and a half!  In this episode, we reflect upon some of our most meaningful lessons and share what we hope to carry forward from our learning.  We want to thank each of you who has listened, subscribed and shared our podcast, and provided feedback and encouragement along the way.  We’re looking forward to all the good that is possible as we continue to grow and expand our reach.   Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and thank you for leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform to let us know what you’re enjoying about this show. You can also go to https://www.respectcircles.com/voicemail/ to leave us a message, or by email, respectcircles@gmail.com. In this episode you’ll hear:  AJ’s take on the first 50 episodes of Respect Circles [7:13] The one episode that really showed us what is possible [8:08] AJ’s retirement plans and this relates to our episode on climbing our second mountain [10:29] A specific episode he views as a gift and that gave us a whole new perspective on the Jewish experience [13:06] The episode that really got AJ thinking about what’s fair versus what’s acceptable [14:08] Why the episodes on listening are some of Stephanie’s favorites [16:13]  A topic that has really challenged our thinking, and some possible solutions for what can be done about it right now [18:47] Introducing our Models of Respect for this week [30:56]    Links & Resources:  31: The CROWN Act: I Am More Than My Hair  36: Climbing Your Second Mountain: Creating Joy and Leaving a Legacy In the Second Half of Your Life  5: Spotlight on Resilience: How Dziko Singleton is Paying It Forward 25: The Jewish Experience: Why is Anti-Semitism On the Rise? 27: Fair and Inclusive Athletic Competition: Competing As a Trans Athlete  7: Becoming A Deliberate Listener  47: Survival & Forgiveness: Powerful Lessons with Dylan Pryor & Cory Spain  48: Connecting Across Our Differences  Harnarayan Singh (Canadian Sports Announcer) 'Not even our husbands knew!' The women who have been secretly delivering cakes to underprivileged families for over 30 YEARS (The 9 Nanas)  
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    40 mins
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