In this episode, we explore the heart of deep listening with leadership coach Jon Mullican, founder of the Mullican Leadership Group. Jon is a self-proclaimed Listening Evangelist. He has spent a lifetime learning how to truly pay attention beginning in his years at the US Naval Academy, as a nuclear power officer aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, in corporate leadership, and across his work in churches and nonprofits. He’s discovered listening is one of the greatest gifts we can offer another human being.

Jon shares a powerful acronym to help us prepare ourselves for meaningful listening moments: CLEAR
Clear your mind
Limit distractions
Expect an exceptional encounter
Allow time for silence (and ask God to bless the encounter)
Remember your purpose

This simple framework invites us to be intentional, grounded, and most importantly, fully present.

Together, we talk about what it means to be devoted to being present with someone, and how that devotion builds trust, psychological safety, influence, and genuine human connection.

If you’re someone who leads, influences, mentors, or simply wants to show up more fully for the people in your life, this conversation will give you tools, stories, and inspiration to listen in a different way.

Where to find Jon:
Mullican Leadership Group

https://www.mullicanlead.com

If you’ve ever been in a meeting where ideas get stuck or only a few voices dominate, this episode will flip your perspective on what collaboration can look like.

Dr. Denise Meyerson joins me to explore LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, a creative facilitation method that helps teams think deeply, communicate openly, and solve problems more playfully. Using LEGO bricks as a language for thinking and storytelling, this method helps people surface insights, align around strategy, and connect in ways that traditional meetings rarely achieve.

Dr. Denise is a global pioneer and master trainer in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and trains facilitators and leaders all over the world in how to use this hands-on approach to unlock creativity, innovation, and team alignment.

In this episode, we explore:

· What makes LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® “serious” and why it works so well

· The psychology behind creative facilitation

· Real-world applications in leadership, innovation, and strategy

· How to become a certified facilitator and bring this method into your own work

To connect with Dr. Denise Meyerson or to become a Certified Facilitator visit:

https://seriousplaybusiness.com/

Welcome back to the Enneagram Series! Today we’re wrapping up this solo series by exploring Type 7, The Enthusiast, The Epicure or The Enthusiastic Visionary.

Sevens bring joy, energy, and possibility wherever they go. They are spontaneous, optimistic, and endlessly curious. They are always looking for what’s next. But beneath that enthusiasm lies a deep desire to avoid pain and a fear of being deprived or limited.

In this episode, Heather explores:

· What drives Enneagram 7s: their Basic Fear, Desire, and Motivation

· How the passion of gluttony shows up as an insatiable hunger for experiences

· The difference between 7s with a strong 6 wing and 7s with a strong 8 wing

· What 7s look like at work; their strengths, blind spots, and leadership style

· How 7s handle stress (Type 1) and growth (Type 5)

· Practical tips for 7s to grow in self-awareness, emotional depth, and follow-through

Whether you’re a 7 yourself or have a 7 in your life or workplace, you’ll come away with a new appreciation for the joyful, visionary spirit they bring, and a deeper understanding of how to support their growth journey.

Key Takeaway:
When Sevens slow down, stay present, and follow things through, their creativity and optimism become powerful forces for transformation.

If you missed earlier episodes in this Enneagram series, go back and listen to explore all nine types.

If you are interested in taking the iEQ9 Enneagram Assessment (note there is a fee) please visit: https://www.hodgesgroupintl.com/enneagramtest