Growth Mixtape Podcast with Bob Mathers
Listen to my conversations with the most interesting people you may not have come across yet. These conversations might not seem to have a lot in common at first. But just like songs on a mixtape, they create something memorable and emotional. So, let's press play and see what we learn about ourselves.
I'm Bob Mathers, host of the Growth Mixtape podcast. I love chasing my curiosity; the further from my comfort zone, the better. I find the most powerful ideas, the ones that compel us to do bold things, happen by accident.
It is these unexpected collisions that I’m excited to explore in this new podcast. These conversations always give me new insights I never would have gotten from other experts in my field.
Please join me for stories from leaders in business, the sciences, academia and the arts. My goal in every episode is to provide you with a surprising insight that you can apply right now to get unstuck and start building the business and the life you've always wanted.
Growth Mixtape Podcast with Bob Mathers
Be Radically Authentic, and Just Shut the F*ck Up with Bob London
Today we talk to Bob London, or as I call him, "Mr. Curious." Bob is basically a professional listener. He is an expert in helping people connect and understand one another, and is the mastermind behind the concept of Radically Authentic Discovery.
The idea of curiosity is something I’m incredibly passionate about and is the core idea behind this podcast. So this conversation meant a lot to me.
I talk to Bob about chasing our curiosity in both our personal and professional lives, and he shares practical tips on building richer relationships by embracing awkward silences and simply shutting the fuck up.
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Key Takeaways:
- Curiosity as a Superpower: Curiosity is often undervalued in business but is crucial for understanding customers and driving growth.
- Customer Listening Tours: Conducting genuinely authentic, open-ended conversations with customers will reveal hidden insights you’ll never get from surveys or data.
- Radically Authentic Discovery: Techniques to teach teams how to have strategic and revealing conversations with customers.
- Bridging the Gap: Many companies claim to be customer-centric but fall short. Listening to understand is a unique skill set that companies need to invest in.
- Challenges of Listening at Home vs. Work: Effective listening can be more challenging in personal relationships where we have history and emotions to contend with.
Resources:
- Radically Authentic Discovery Website
- Book: "You're Not Listening" by Kate Murphy
- Book: "Deep Listening" by Oscar Trimboli
- Podcast by Oscar Trimboli: Deep Listening Podcast
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