Welcome to season seven of the Shock Your Potential podcast! In this episode, Michael Sherlock dives into the art of listening—not just with our heads, but with our hearts. She explores how this deeper form of listening can enhance our personal and professional relationships.

Listen with Heart and Intuition:

Michael challenges listeners to listen deeply, combining emotional awareness with cognitive understanding.

Observations on Listening:

She shares her thoughts on a TV news anchor who appears more focused on formulating his next question than genuinely engaging with his guests, raising questions about the quality of connection in conversations.

Self-reflection:

Are we truly tuning in to our own needs and those around us? Michael prompts listeners to evaluate their listening habits and the influences in their lives.

Negative Influences:

She highlights how social media can cultivate a negative mindset, urging listeners to be mindful of the content they consume and its effects on their outlook.

Multidimensional Listening:

Listening is a holistic practice that encompasses emotional, intuitive, and rational components, enriching our interactions and fostering deeper relationships.

Lessons Learned

Cultivating Deep Listening: Engaging in deeper listening can lead to stronger connections and a more fulfilling understanding of ourselves and others.
Mindful Engagement: Being selective about the influences we allow into our lives can help foster a more positive mindset.
Balancing Heart and Mind: Finding harmony between rational thought and emotional intuition enhances decision making and interpersonal dynamics.

Catch us next time for another episode of the Shock Your Potential Podcast!

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Who is Michael Sherlock?

Don’t be fooled by the name, the hair color, or crazy shoes. Michael Sherlock is serious about business. She is dedicated to creating positive, productive, and profitable workplaces, and helping individuals and businesses unlock their ultimate potential.

Before launching her global training company, “Shock Your Potential”, Michael was Vice President of US Sales for two multi-national medical device companies, responsible for net revenue exceeding $75 million and as many as 500 employees at a time. Michael has been referenced in Forbes, quoted in Yahoo Finance and is a frequent media expert concerning hiring and employee management on local and national news outlets such as 6ABC in Philadelphia, ABC 13 in Houston, Daily Blast Live, and more.

Michael is a two-time best-selling author and recently released her third book, in a totally unique format, Operation Fred – What a Street Cat Taught Me About Leadership. Her fourth book, The Enlightened Workplace will be released this year.

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Have you met Fred? Buckle up for an adventure with Fred, the feline friend who’s here to show you how leadership, friendship, and life lessons can be as delightful as a catnap in a sunbeam!

Welcome to Operation Fred—an online book bursting with 25 chapters of feline wisdom and fun. Each chapter is a purr-fectly crafted tale paired with a leadership and life lesson that will leave you purring for more.

Curious about what Fred has to share? Dive into Chapter One and Lesson One, now available on our website. Link: https://thefredchronicles.com/about-fred/

Get ready to be whisked away into a world where business smarts meet cat charm!

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Get ready to be whisked away into a world where business smarts meet cat charm!