Episode 3: Paul Hitchcock

Paul Hitchcock, founder of Giant Jaxx Media, has cherished the "gift of gab" his entire life. Paul describes his family as "world champion talkers", and he attributes his communication skills to the value his family placed on listening and storytelling. Paul and Brent differentiate between listening with an agenda and listening to understand and support. Throughout the episode, Brent and Paul explore the theme of treating listening as a precious resource that requires careful attention and cultivation. True generative listening leads to conversations that energize and leave participants with a deeper understanding or newfound clarity, ultimately building deep trust and fostering meaningful connections.  Head to the Be Generative website to explore Generative Listening workshops, coaching, and other opportunities to deepen the way you listen and live.