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Fred Dust shared thisI Worry About Things Alot When I say things, I mean literally things: I worry about the way a stack of books sits in a corner. I worry about whether a knife should rest on the edge of a plate. I worry about one orange in a bowl. This does not make me neurotic or a ‘neat freak’, in fact, my friends will tell you it’s the opposite. I think books are better with coffee stains; sheets are better mussed than not, and flowers more perfect without all their petals. No one would call me an aesthete; I’m way too lowbrow, but I’m in the ballpark, I’m aesthetical. https://lnkd.in/eV5CDES5
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Fred Dust shared thisFred Dust shared thisTurn meetings into moments of brilliance. 💡 Fred Dust's insights tell us how we can create spaces for fresh ideas and focused discussions. Read the latest edition of Inner Mastery, Outer Impact for more. #InnerMasteryOuterImpact #MindfulCollaboration #TeamSuccess
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Fred Dust shared thisMeetings are essential — but if they’re not designed well, they can do more harm than good. Here’s two ideas on how to host meetings that pack a punch, today with Mentora:Fred Dust shared thisTurn meetings into moments of brilliance. 💡 Fred Dust's insights tell us how we can create spaces for fresh ideas and focused discussions. Read the latest edition of Inner Mastery, Outer Impact for more. #InnerMasteryOuterImpact #MindfulCollaboration #TeamSuccess
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Fred Dust shared thisConversations require groundwork — we need to understand the nuances of people before we try get something out of them. I was glad to join Michael Ashford on the Follow-Up Question podcast — we discussed change, how to frame questions so that the speaker feels like a hero, and how I recently handled a stranger hunting on my property. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gb_6-r2vEp 103: Fred Dust | Is change the purpose of conversation? — Michael Ashford | Speaker, Podcaster, CoachEp 103: Fred Dust | Is change the purpose of conversation? — Michael Ashford | Speaker, Podcaster, Coach
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Fred Dust shared thisFred Dust shared thisWhat is the point of conversation? Fred Dust might argue that it's change. Fred is the author of the book Making Conversation, and in the latest episode of The Follow-Up Question, Fred shares why creating change is an elemental component of the most valuable and creative method we have of communicating with each other. Listen at https://lnkd.in/gm478pF7 or wherever you get your podcasts. #change #podcast #communication #conversation
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Fred Dust shared thisMany thanks to The Biophilic Institute for hosting me this week — what a collaboration.Fred Dust shared thisStill on a high from The Biophilic Institute Leadership Summit at Serenbe! There was 4 days of learning and sharing from a ton of industry thought leaders. From Fred Dust to Jennifer Walsh and many more, the conversations were rich in furthering the industries communications around Biophilia and Biophilic Design. Honored to represent The Savage Way with Kimmy Keslin! #biophilicdesign #biophilia #mossArt # #leadership
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Fred Dust shared thisFred Dust shared thisHills & Hamlets Bookshop is the official bookstore partner for The Biophilic Leadership Summit! Throughout the event, attendees can enhance their learning by visiting the Hills & Hamlets pop-up shop which will include books by speakers and other experts in this growing field. Additionally, the Summit will feature book signings during cocktail hours on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings with thought-leaders like Fred Dust, Bill Browning, Catie Ryan Balagtas, Dr. Phillip James Tabb, Architect, Tim Beatley, Jennifer Walsh, and Anjan Chatterjee. Swipe to see a selection of these insightful books and meet the authors when you attend the Biophilic Leadership Summit! Register today: biophilicsummit.com Josh Niesse Interface American Farmland Trust #Biophilia #BiophilicDesign #BookLovers #NatureBasedLearning #NatureBasedSolutions
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Fred Dust shared thisRecently I’ve been thinking a lot about where creative inspiration comes from, deep listening, and of course how we as humans communicate with each other. So pull up a chair and have a listen to this conversation with @thejenniferwalshand Monica Olsen on the Biophilic Solutions Podcast. We reflect and discuss the impact of the natural world on our conversations, how to build conversational communities, and why we need them now. https://lnkd.in/g6P8_jVF And do join us at the Biophilic Leadership Summit hosted by @thebiophilicinstitute @serenbe April 23-26 2023 where we will continue this conversation live. #leadership #creative #inspiration #podcast #biophilia #serenbe #naturebasedsolutions
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Fred Dust shared thisThe essence of biophilic design is creating within nature, not around or in replacement of it — it is a clear way we can support the generations to come. Very much looking forward to this convening. Register here:Fred Dust shared thisAnnouncing our speaker lineup for the 5th Annual Biophilic Leadership Summit: Emerging Concepts in Biophilia. Speakers will cover topics including awe, neuroaesthetics, thin places, education, eco-gentrification and more. View our confirmed speaker list and check back often as new speakers are added daily: http://bit.ly/3J5eD1U The Biophilic Leadership Summit April 23 - 26 in Serenbe Register today: https://bit.ly/3krm9L2 #Biophilia #BiophilicDesign #BiophilicCities Fred Dust Jennifer Walsh Anjan Chatterjee Bill Browning Ellen Bassett Robin Z. Puttock, AIA, LEED AP, WELL AP Dr. Phillip James Tabb, Architect
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Fred Dust liked thisFred Dust liked thisIn the latest newsletter, I share maestro stories from talented people who have shared their maestro and maestra stories. Sharing maestro effect stories builds connection and trust. I also share a fabulous podcast interview with Fred Dust who shared his tips for building connection through good conversations. #newsletter #TEDxNorthwich #leadershipskills #leadershipcommunicationHow the Maestro Effect builds trust and connectionsHow the Maestro Effect builds trust and connections
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Fred Dust liked thisIt’s a rare and glorious thing when work feels like play. I’ve laughed so much in the last six weeks it might actually count as a core workout. I’ve always found joy in turning early concepts into minimum lovable products, and I thrive in collaborations that spark exploration, entertain wild ideas, and solve seemingly insurmountable challenges. It seemed only natural to build a space to do just that. I’m thrilled to introduce Rouse, a partnership with my dear and brilliant friend Aradhana Goel.Fred Dust liked thisWe met 20 years ago at IDEO Chicago and became fast friends. Like the best creative partnerships, the lines between work and life quickly blurred. We shared a love of meaty challenges, brave truths, generative collaboration, and an unapologetically high bar for design. Life and work took us in different directions, until now. We just wrapped our first project together in years, and we’re pretty damn proud of what we pulled off: fast, nimble, and fun as hell to work with. There’s nothing quite like teaming up with someone you trust, respect, and who both challenges you and knocks your socks off. So we’re making it official. Introducing Rouse: a small team with big energy for early-stage ideas. We help organizations untangle complexity, uncover insights, and design for behavior change. Whether you’re launching a new product, navigating a transition, or solving for scale, we bring decades of experience — and a deep commitment to designing for human potential in an AI-powered world. If you’re facing a challenge with sharp edges and no obvious answers, that’s our kind of fun. Bring it on. Aradhana Goel + Sara Frisk
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Fred Dust liked thisFred Dust liked this„Listening is the gateway skill.“ Jeffrey Yip HBR IdeaCast, Episode 1029 What Leaders Get Wrong About Listening Ich arbeite seit Jahren an meiner Fähigkeit zuzuhören. Warum? Weil ich irgendwann verstanden habe, dass Zuhören mehr ist als Kopfnicken und Warten auf die nächste Gesprächspause. In Folge 300 von On the Way to New Work hat Fred Dust uns mal gesagt, dass wir schon in der Schule eher fürs Melden als fürs Zuhören belohnt werden. Hat bei mir offenbar gewirkt. Heute bin ich überzeugter, denn je: Wer führen will, muss zuerst hören. Wirklich hören. Die neue Folge des HBR IdeaCast mit Jeff Yip von der Simon Fraser University bringt es auf den Punkt. Sie heißt: What Leaders Get Wrong About Listening ... und es ist mehr, als uns lieb ist. Hier sind 7 Thesen, die ich mitgenommen habe: 1️⃣ Zuhören ist kein Soft Skill, es ist eine Führungskompetenz. Jeff Yip nennt Zuhören die „erste Disziplin der Führung“. Ohne aktives Zuhören bleibt Führung oft oberflächlich. Wer führen will, braucht Verbindung, und die entsteht im Zuhören. 2️⃣ Ob du ein guter Zuhörer bist, entscheidest nicht du. Es zählt nicht, ob wir meinen zuzuhören, sondern ob unser Gegenüber sich gehört fühlt. Aufmerksamkeit, Verständnis und eine Reaktion sind die drei Bausteine guter Zuhör-Kompetenz. 3️⃣ Wer zuhört, muss liefern, oder ehrlich sagen, was geht oder eben auch nicht geht. Zuhören weckt Erwartungen. Wer Rückmeldungen einsammelt, ohne klar zu kommunizieren, was damit passiert, verliert Vertrauen. 4️⃣ Zu schnelles Zuhören ist wie Vorspulen ohne Ton. Wer nur zuhört, um schnell zu reagieren, übersieht oft, worum es wirklich geht. Yips Tipp: Nicht sofort in den Lösungsmodus schalten, lieber fragen: „Erzähl mir mehr.“ Das öffnet Türen. 5️⃣ Zuhören muss sichtbar werden. Führungskräfte hören oft mehr, als man denkt, aber sie zeigen es zu selten. Satya Nadella macht’s besser: Er referenziert in seinen Reden, was er von Mitarbeitenden mitgenommen hat. Das schafft Nähe und Wirkung. 6️⃣ Breites Zuhören braucht Struktur. Townhalls können starke Instrumente sein, oder komplett verpuffen. Entscheidend ist, dass sie klug aufgebaut sind: erst Perspektiven zulassen, dann verdichten, dann handeln. Ohne Follow-up bleibt’s beim Mikrofon-Moment. 7️⃣ Zuhören heißt nicht zustimmen. Ein häufiger Irrtum: Nur weil ich jemanden ernst nehme, heißt das nicht, dass ich allem zustimme. Zuhören heißt, jemandem Raum zu geben, um dann eine fundierte Antwort zu geben, auch wenn sie nicht gefällt. Podcasten hat mir geholfen, besser zuzuhören. Ich habe gelernt, wie viel Tiefe in einem Gespräch steckt, wenn man nicht nur auf das nächste Argument wartet, sondern wirklich da ist. Und trotzdem bin ich noch lange nicht am Ziel. Was hilft euch, besser zuzuhören? #Leadership #Zuhören #NewWork #HBRPodcast #BetterMeBetterWeBetterSociety Harvard Business Review
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