In today’s day and age, auto-pilot like communication styles have taken over every inch of the office floor, leading to a massive disconnect, hindering employee well being in the long run. The solution? This episode of Mindful Management explores just that, as host Shenandoah Chefalo welcomes Chuck Wisner, a seasoned advisor and author of ‘The Art of Conscious Conversations,’ for a thought-provoking deep dive into the power of conscious conversations in organizational leadership. What You'll Learn: How to create psychological safety for authentic dialogue in professional settings Why storytelling shapes our communication patterns and how to become aware of unconscious biases How to recognize and process the gap between private thoughts and public conversations The framework for breaking out of autopilot communication responses in high-pressure situations How to navigate the disconnect between what we say and what others actually hear The "Four Archetypal Questions" method for opening up more vulnerable and authentic dialogue Why conscious communication requires balancing our need for answers with a love for questions How to transform negative internal dialogue into constructive external communication How to create psychological safety for authentic dialogue in professional settings Chuck Wisner is a seasoned advisor, coach, and author with over thirty years of experience in communication, human dynamics, and leadership excellence, having worked extensively with Fortune 200 leaders and their teams, helping them to unlock better ways of interacting and communicating in high-pressure environments. As a senior mediator affiliated with the Harvard Mediation Program and contributor to the MIT Center for Organizational Learning, Wisner brings a unique perspective to organizational communication and conscious conversation. His book, "The Art of Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact," explores the tools and practices needed to enhance professional and personal communications. Drawing from his extensive experience in mediation and leadership development, Wisner helps organizations and leaders understand the hidden dialogue that shapes communication patterns and provides practical strategies for fostering more mindful, conscious conversations in the workplace.Resources: Chuck Wisner’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chuckwisner  Chuck Wisner’s Website: https://www.chuckwisner.com/   ‘The Art of Conscious Conversations’ by Chuck Wisner: https://www.chuckwisner.com/book  Book he recommended: “A Brief History of Everything” by Ken Wilber: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40363634-a-brief-history-of-everything  "Sapiens" by Yuval Noah Harari: https://www.ynharari.com/book/sapiens-2/  "Nexus" by Yuval Noah Harari: https://www.ynharari.com/book/nexus/  "On Writing" by Stephen King: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10569.On_Writing  Shen’s New Book: https://www.chefaloconsulting.com/best-bunny Get in touch with Shen: https://www.chefaloconsulting.com/contact  Have us talk at your event: https://www.chefaloconsulting.com/speaking-events  Podcast Show Resources:Garbage Bag Suitcase by Shenandoah ChefaloMindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so