311. Next Level Listening: Featuring Bradley James Davies

Have you ever had a conversation and you start to think about what you are about to say instead of listening to the other person? In this week’s episode, Bradley James Davies, author of Next Level Listening: How to Listen Like Your Life Depends on It. Because it Does, shares key insights on listening as a transformative tool—not just for leaders, but for anyone looking to strengthen connections at work and at home. With practical tips to elevate your listening game, this conversation reveals why listening might just be the most underrated skill that can truly change lives. About Bradley James Davies: Award-winning, best-selling author and speaker with over 25 years of corporate and nonprofit leadership experience, Bradley James Davies’ clients span all sectors, from technology and entertainment to government and education, and all levels of leadership, from rising stars to c-suite veterans. As an ICF-certified (PCC) leadership coach trained at Georgetown University, Davies has partnered with leaders from companies, schools, and organizations such as Delta Airlines, Harvard Business School, Victoria’s Secret, Kent Denver School, Boise Cascade, Kimball Union Academy, Rocket Lab, Gentherm, 3Pillar Global, Milton Academy, Norfolk Southern, and the United States Army. By blending a lighthearted style with a keen ability to get to the heart of the matter and the confidence to compassionately challenge when needed, Davies’ approach helps leaders expand their self-awareness, leverage their strengths, improve their listening skills, prioritize their wellness, and optimize life both at work and at home. A strategic listening expert and dedicated leadership wellness practitioner, Davies speaks and facilitates workshops on “Next Level Listening,” “Next Level Leadership,” and “Next Level Wellness.”  Davies’ first book, School Leadership from A to Z: How to Lead Well Without Losing Your Way, is about the ups, downs, and all-arounds of school life and leadership.  Born and raised in Minnesota, Davies calls Crested Butte, Colorado and Madrid, Spain home. 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