285. Daring to Ask with Jeff Wetzler (Part 1)

The Greg McKeown Podcast

Greg McKeown

Education, Business, Self-improvement

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 28 March 2024

⏱️ 50 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Join me on a journey through the landscape of communication, as we explore the transformative power of asking the right questions with Jeff Wetzler, author of "Ask: Tap into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You." Listen in as we uncover why so many crucial insights and feedback go unheard in both professional and personal spheres, with a staggering 85% of employees keeping silent on important matters. This silence can cripple an organization's collective intelligence, leading to poor decision-making and stunted growth. Jeff shares from his experience, revealing how leaders can create an environment that encourages open dialogue and taps into the wisdom of those around them. By acknowledging and understanding communication barriers, we can pave the way for more meaningful connections. Reflect on these insights and more, as we unpack the complexities of human interaction and the art of asking essential questions.. Buy Jeff's book. Follow Jeff on LinkedIn, and X. Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and courses. Join The Essentialism Academy. Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	Welcome everyone. I'm your host Greg McKeown and this is the Greg McKeown
0:06.8	podcast where we delve into the deep and into the essence of what it means to live
0:12.3	and lead as an essentialist and how to live a meaningful life. And today we're joined by a remarkable guest, Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask, tap into the hidden wisdom of people
0:27.6	around you.
0:28.6	But that's the idea, ask and that's the theme.
0:32.2	And there's a recent HBO article article which is well worth reading for anybody who is
0:37.4	curious to be able to find the information the, the insights that aren't readily available in everyday conversations.
0:47.0	Jeff's career has been driven by a fascinating desire to create learning experiences that are deep and powerful.
0:57.0	In 2015, he co-founded Transcend, a pioneering organization dedicated to supporting communities in the creation and
1:03.7	dissemination of extraordinary equitable learning environments.
1:07.6	That's mouthful but it's important. This work builds on a rich tapestry of experience, including a decade in senior leadership for
1:17.0	at Teach for America, which is non-trivial in and of itself.
1:21.0	An amazing organization doing amazing work. He served as their
1:27.1	chief learning officer, the EVP of teacher preparation, support and development.
1:32.2	I mean those are serious roles for those,
1:35.4	not familiar with those organizations
1:37.2	and an important position.
1:40.3	And so he comes at this idea of ask from a well positioned place.
1:47.0	He's a scholar in his own right.
1:48.0	He has a doctorate from Columbia University.
1:51.0	He's beyond his impressive career. Jeff's inspiration and urgency in his work,
1:56.0	continually fueled by his life in New York. With his wife, his two children and a puppy to my knowledge.
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Greg McKeown, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Greg McKeown and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.