Ep 16 - Truly listening and Surgical Empathy for Success in Life and Business with Dr. Mark Goulston

The Alchemy of Business Show

Many of us think that communication is talking - and talk we do. But, good communication requires good listening as well as talking. In fact, since we have two ears and only one mouth, listening just might be the more important skill. Listening with empathy is a skill that if everybody learns, the world would be a better place. Also, knowing when to be silent can be a powerful communication tool. Silence allows the speaker to become aware of his or her own feelings, explore more deeply, and proceed at his or her own pace.

Dr. Mark Goulston, a psychiatrist, executive coach, and bestselling author, joins our host, Steve Rodgers in another inspiring and eye-opening episode of The Alchemy of Business Show. They take us through their experiences in helping and being helped by others. They shared heartfelt tips on how to be more positive in life, creating abundance and radiating it to other people. So tune in to The Alchemy of Business and be prepared for the wisdom bombs throughout the show.

TIMESTAMPS:

[10:02] Manifest good, stop evil

[20:23] Everyone deserves a second chance

[32:40] Asking the right questions forges strong connections

[46:40] The psychology of winning

[52:53] From divergent thinking to convergent thinking

[1:00:52] Forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts

GUEST BIO:

Mark Goulston is a psychiatrist, executive coach, and consultant to major organizations. He is the inventor and developer of the process called Surgical Empathy whereby using targeted and focused empathy, one is able to break through to people and free them from internal emotional and psychological blocks that can impair their functioning, well-being, and satisfaction in life.

He is the inventor of the process called, Surgical Empathy, which he used as a suicide prevention specialist for 25+ years with none of his patients dying by suicide and was also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA-NPI. He is the co-creator and moderator of the multi-honored documentary, Stay Alive: An Intimate Conversation About Suicide Prevention. He is also a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer.

Many of us think that communication is talking - but good communication requires good listening as well as talking.

Listening with empathy is a skill that can transform the world!

Dr. @Mark Goulston, a psychiatrist, executive coach, and bestselling author, joins me in this week's episode of The Alchemy of Business Show.

In this show, we talk about surgical empathy, helping and being helped by others, how to be more positive in life and create abundance that then can be radiated to other people, and a lot more!