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Possibility Hours

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We’re inherently social animals, right? But so often, we pass silently on the street, in our cars, on the sidewalk - within our echo chambers. We've lost the art of conversation. That increasing isolation is undermining our collective prosperity. Let's practice having great conversations again! This podcast is part of an ongoing project, Possibility Hours, that provides a unique experience for political, economic, and social leaders, who are neighbors but strangers, to envision equitable, sustainable, and resilient possibilities for seemingly intractable urban problems.

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July 5, 2023

Daniel Stillman - Conversations: the Fundamental Unit of Change

Visit PossibilityHours.com for notes and links from this episode. In this episode, Daniel Stillman inspired me with his definition of leadership. He defines leadership as “creating the conditions for transformative conversations”. We talk about the nine elements of his Conversation OS and how you can use them in your life and work. In his book, Good Talk: How to Design Conversations that Matter, he reminds us, “You are already designing your conversations. (Whether you know it or not.) Maybe you’re designing them for clarity, speed or profit. What happens if you designed your conversations to maximize meaning or connection? Where would you start? Good Talk will help you increase your conversational range and empower you to lead and facilitate a wider range of interactions in your work and life, from large gatherings and communities to your conversation with yourself.” About Daniel Stillman Daniel Stillman designs conversations for a living and insists that you do, too. As an executive coach and facilitator, he works with clients of all shapes and sizes on leadership and team dynamics as well as on product and organizational innovation. He also hosts The Conversation Factory podcast (a top 100 Management Podcast) and is the author of “Good Talk: How to Design Conversations that Matter” a handbook for changemakers and innovators. Daniel has worked with Fortune 500 organizations like Accenture, Cisco, Google and Visa and non-profits and government agencies like The Institute of International Education, UNICEF and The NYC Public School Innovation Lab to help them put people at the center of change. Daniel has a BS in Physics from the City College of New York and a Masters in Industrial Design from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. He lives in Harlem with his wife and a grumpy black cat.

May 8, 2023

Dot Lung - How to Be More Human

In this episode with Dot Lung, we learn to be comfortable with discomfort. Dot teaches us from her childhood experiences, that it is simply a choice to be social and say hello to everyone. As simple as this may sound, to have an actual conversation or to build a relationship requires you to be authentic, curious, and find common ground. After all, we are all human, we all have emotions, and we are all in the same boat. Once we recognize this, we begin to step out of our echo chambers and work towards something together. While there may be setbacks big and small, all we need to do is learn from them and keep going. Why does this matter? Engagement is all conversational now. Broadcasting your message isn’t sufficient or even relevant. Whether you like it or not, friends, collaborators, and customers can now talk with you and/or about you. Therefore, it’s more critical than ever to start serving others first, to adjust yourself, and to have as many conversations as possible. Dot Lung is a Los Angeles native that has travelled the world working on different social media campaigns. Her career began in 2011 when she took on the role of Social Media Manager for OFFF Festival in Barcelona. During her time there, she built a strong online following that led her to work with industry giants such as Facebook, Wix, Motionographer, and more. Dot is short for Dorothy, and Lung is Mandarin for dragons. Taking on the moniker of Mother of Dragons, she has helped her clients build social media empires. She has been featured in Vanity Fair Italy and spoke at Digital Design Days in Geneva’s University of Art and Design. Through her interest in human behavior and knowledge of all things social, Lung aims to empower creative people to make digital magic, build a future together, and get their work seen. Links: <a href="https://dotlung.com">Mother of Dragons</a> by Dot Lung <a href="https://ladieswinedesign.com">Ladies, Wine & Design</a> founded by Jessica Walsh <a href="https://ladieswinedesign.com/telaviv/">Ladies, Wine & Design Tel Aviv</a> <a href="https://ladieswinedesign.com/barcelona/">Ladies, Wine & Design Barcelona</a> hosted by Dot Lung, Stefania Talento, Gaby Francisco <a href="https://www.sohohouse.com/en-us/houses/soho-house-barcelona">Soho House Barcelona</a> <a href="https://www.sohohouse.com/en-us/houses/soho-house-tel-aviv-jaffa">Soho House Tel Aviv</a> Some relevant signals: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/30/opinion/loneliness-epidemic-america.html https://www.thebulwark.com/do-americans-even-know-how-to-agree https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/18/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-sheila-liming.html https://www.axios.com/2022/11/22/how-to-disagree-argue-thanksgiving-dinner-table

October 19, 2021

Nicole Travis - Showing Up

In this episode, we talk about showing up, over and over again. How expectations and the basic social dynamics change when you show up just as a person versus when you’re invited because of your professional role. It's only when you keep showing up that you begin to get to the root of the problem. Why? We have our guard up, we can be defensive. Especially when we're strangers and power and privilege isn't balanced. If you keep showing up it creates trust and a relationship gets defined. People know what you can and can't do as opposed to what they perceive your role to be in government. Nicole puts a face to the government positions. She asks, "how can I raise the economic prosperity of the community?" We discuss the duality of investing in the community’s revitalization (aka cultural prosperity, pride, etc) and investing in the neighborhood (aka, assets, things, places, services). With a long term view - what does it look like for children not born yet.  Lesson - Be vulnerable when having these conversations.  It’s uncomfortable. I don’t have the answer, but, I can help you find one Nicole Travis has been with the City of Lakeland for 9½ years, during which time she was promoted from CRA Project Manager to the Community Redevelopment Agency’s Manager and most recently to Community & Economic Development Director. During her time at the city she used creativity and innovation in the way she managed multiple large complex projects to completion and significant development approvals. Nicole’s background in architecture and private sector experience gives her a unique understanding of how to consider all aspects of development projects. Nicole is a graduate of Leadership Lakeland Class 34 and she is now Chair-Elect for Class 37. Nicole is a native of the US Virgin Islands and holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master of Business Administration. She has been married to her husband, Shawn, for 10 years and together they have two lovely daughters Jordin, 8, and Madison, 5.

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What is Possibility Hours?: We’re inherently social animals, right? But so often, we pass silently on the street, in our cars, on the sidewalk - within our echo chambers. We've lost the art of conversation. That increasing isolation is undermining our collective prosperity. Let's practice having great conversations again!

This podcast is part of an ongoing project, Possibility Hours, that provides a unique experience for political, economic, and social leaders, who are neighbors but strangers, to envision equitable, sustainable, and resilient possibilities for seemingly intractable urban problems.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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