248. The Art of Conscious Conversations - Chuck Wisner

In the episode 248 of IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I sit down with Chuck Wisner, renowned leadership advisor, communication expert, and author of The Art of Conscious Conversations. With decades of experience coaching Fortune 200 leaders, teaching mediation at Harvard Law School, and studying organizational learning at MIT, Chuck brings a rare depth of insight into how we talk, listen, and lead. We dive into his transformative framework for conscious communication - starting with awareness, ego, and the silent “private conversations” we all have that shape our relationships and decisions. Chuck shares the four essential questions that can shift even the most difficult conversations toward clarity and connection, whether in the boardroom or around the dinner table. You’ll walk away with powerful tools to break free from autopilot thinking, handle disagreement with curiosity instead of defensiveness, and repair communication breakdowns with grace and purpose. This is a must-listen for leaders who want to lead with greater empathy, intention, and influence - in every interaction. Topics Include: What drives unconscious communication - and how to shift it The surprising power of saying “no” How to reduce misunderstandings in high-stakes conversations Building habits that support emotional intelligence at work and home Learn more at chuckwisner.com Thank you for joining me on this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review so that more people can enjoy the podcast on Apple https://apple.co/3fKv9IH or Spotify https://sptfy.com/Nrtq.