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Ian Ramirez has spent his career finding innovative ways to make mouth-watering meals for clients—and one of his latest ingredients is artificial intelligence. As a chef, culinary consultant, and co-founder of Mad Honey Culinary Studio and Goods, he’s the guy that brands hire to get their product on restaurant menus, and make it look and taste good—whether it’s a sauce, syrup, spread, or spice. Ian uses AI to tackle the repetitive, time-consuming parts of menu planning for commercial kitchens, and help clients visualize new concepts before anything gets sliced or diced. It’s a tool that augments his creativity, he says, and makes prep less of a grind. On this episode, Ian talks about how AI is helping him and his team spend more time doing what they love: cooking and getting creative in the kitchen. Learn more about Mad Honey Culinary Studio and Goods at madhoneyculinary.com Learn more about Dropbox Dash—the AI universal search and knowledge management tool from Dropbox—at workingsmarter.ai/dash ~ ~ ~ Working Smarter is brought to you by Dropbox Dash—the AI universal search and knowledge management tool from Dropbox. Learn more at workingsmarter.ai/dash You can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube Music , Amazon Music , or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.ai This show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard : producer Dominic Girard , sound engineer Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to our illustrators Justin Tran and Fanny Luor , marketing consultant Meggan Ellingboe , and editorial support from Catie Keck. Our theme song was composed by Doug Stuart . Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga. Thanks for listening!…

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On Rethinking Communication (formerly The Follow-Up Question), independent journalist, speaking coach, and communication expert Michael Ashford explores how we can better connect with each other through the power of our words. For most of us, our formal education left gaps in our ability to communicate well with each other, especially when trying to navigate conflict, inspire change, and overcome misunderstandings. The goal is to get you to rethink how you connect with others, from the stage to the meeting room to the living room and everywhere in between.

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Ep 149: Emily Kasriel | How deep listening creates 'a spacious permission to think new thoughts' 48:14

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In this conversation, Emily Kasriel — author of the book, "Deep Listening: Transform your relationships with family, friends, and foes" — discusses the concept of deep listening, emphasizing its transformative power and the courage it requires. Emily has had a two-decades-long career at the BBC as an award-winning journalist, and she shares her journey from being a transactional listener to embracing deep listening, highlighting its effect on her personal relationships and professional environments. Our discussion covers the importance of creating safe spaces for listening, the role of silence, and the challenges posed by power dynamics. Emily also details the outcomes of deep listening, including fostering connection and understanding in a polarized society, and the ethical considerations involved in listening. You can learn more about Emily and her work at https://www.emilykasriel.com/ . To learn more about my speaking and leadership communication coaching, visit my website at https://michaelashford.com .…

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Ep 148: John Wang | Getting the context of conversation right to solve conflict 1:02:06

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So much of conversation is about understanding context. From determining which conversations and relationships are worth engaging in to understanding the alignment in values to solving conflict, if you don't pick up on the context, you might create problems. As you'll hear from my guest in this episode, John Wang, culture also provides context clues, which he discusses in his new book, Big Asian Energy, and on his podcast. Often, John explains, the most important context comes from conversations you have with yourself first before you seek to engage with and understand others. This can make all the difference in communicating across differences and divides. You can order John's book at https://www.amazon.com/Big-Asian-Energy-Unapologetic-Leadership/dp/0593475437 Check out John's work at https://www.bigasianenergy.com/ .…

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Ep 147: How to communicate with people you disagree with 1:00:26

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This episode's content comes from a webinar I delivered earlier this year titled, "You Want Me To Talk To Them ? How To Communicate With People You Disagree With." In this presentation, I walk through what we get wrong about conflict communication and how conversations get stuck. I also cover a new way to approach uncomfortable conversations, my ASK then SEE method, which can help us lower the temperature of heated discussions. Looking for a presenter or keynote speaker at your next event? Learn more about my speaking at https://michaelashford.com/speaking .…

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Ep 146: How never questioning yourself undermines your ability to fully communicate well 1:05:22

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I had the joy of joining Rick Barron on his “ That’s Life, I Swear ” podcast for a conversation about… well... conversation. More specifically, how we can communicate better with each other when conflict arises. Even though I was the guest, Rick told a story about him and his neighbor that is the perfect example of what I mean when I ask that you set aside your certainty and what you think you know about others and instead follow your curiosity.…

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Ep 145: Following your curiosity beyond your comfort zone 16:02

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We've been taught that when faced with disagreement, once you get a chance to speak, go on the offensive and don't back down. However, one conversation I had recently revealed a far better and more productive approach — one that emphasizes asking questions beyond the point of your own comfort.

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Ep 144: Information overwhelm is crushing communication 33:25

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Humans were not designed to know all that we know, and it’s crushing our ability to communicate well with each other and affect positive change.

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Ep 143: Neil Gordon | Persuasion is about convincing people that change is possible 50:21

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Speaking coach Neil Gordon joins the podcast to recount how school "educated me out of an interest in reading and communication," and his journey back to a love of both. Neil specializes in persuasion and helping speakers create more compelling narratives in their stories. Out of that work, Neil says, a path to ward off pessimism and skepticism emerges. Check out A Prayer for Owen Meany, the book Neil references in this conversation, at https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Owen-Meany-John-Irving/dp/006220422X To learn more about Neil's work, visit https://neilcanhelp.com/…

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Ep 142: How communicating through conflict makes us uniquely human 1:21:07

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I had the opportunity to join Steve Leskovec — a former guest on this podcast — on his radio show in Ohio to discuss effective communication. As you'll hear, Steve and I spent most of our conversation focused on conflict communication and how we can show up better in situations where we disagree with others.…

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Ep 141: Mischa Zvegintzov | You are not the center of the universe 48:45

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In this episode, I speak with Mischa Zvegintzov about his journey to sobriety at 17 years old and how getting in touch with his emotions and his curiosity fueled a new approach to relationships with others. Check out Mischa's work at https://www.theinfluencearmy.com/ .

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Ep 140: Ditch clichés and jargon in your communication 28:23

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Clichés and jargon are hampering your ability to effectively and confidently communicate your views and ideas with others. In this episode, I walk you through a few ways you can ditch throwaway sayings and phrases and replace them with more impactful language. Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter to grab your free worksheet on the Detail Sprinkle Method at https://michaelashford.com/newsletter .…

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Ep 139: Rich Harwood | 'You have to decide what you're going to see' 1:03:33

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Rich Harwood, President and Founder of The Harwood Institute, joins me on this episode. Over the past 35+ years, Rich has used his philosophy and practice of how community leaders can solve shared problems and deepen people’s civic belief worldwide to tackle some of the most deeply divisive issues. As Rich explains, we need a better way to communicate through change, where we get out of the cul-de-sac of toxicity and step into our shared narratives of being builders, creators, and producers. Rich's philosophy is grounded in what he views as an important prerequisite for change: finding a way to see more than what you want to see or are willing to see. Watch the PBS Newshour feature that showcased Rich's work in North Carolina: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-a-north-carolina-community-is-confronting-divisions-talking-through-its-differences Learn more about the Harwood Institute at https://theharwoodinstitute.org/…

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Ep 138: Stick to sports! 19:53

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This episode exposes a cunning and sometimes dangerous communication tactic we employ when we face disagreement or opposition. The “stick to sports” clapback that has pervaded our discourse on deeply challenging and controversial topics is an attempt to limit another human being, relying on strict and uncompromising assumptions and presumptions about who they are and the value they bring to a particular issue. To communicate well with others beyond the ways you were taught in school, you must know yourself and your motivations far better than you were led to believe. If you're interested in working with me as a speaking coach, go to https://michaelashford.com/speaking-coaching . If you're interested in bringing me in to facilitate a communications workshop for your company, check out https://michaelashford.com/workshops .…

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Ep 137: Aden Nepom | Communicating through change at work and letting go of past expectations 1:04:19

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Aden Nepom helps people build better habits around communication and collaboration to experience more joy in their work through her work with her company, Art of Change. The feeling of joy as a conversational outcome is an interesting one, and Aden defines that joy as wholeness, excitement, and a sense of goodness in oneself. As Aden describes, change requires experiencing it, and grief is a natural part of letting go of past expectations. Assumptions, fear, and joy often intersect in communication, and assuming positive intent and effective communication can drive positive change in the workplace. Aden encourages self-awareness, asking for what you need and want, and avoiding polarizing communication, as relational conversations and collaboration are key to fostering joy and satisfaction in work and in our personal relationships. Check out Aden's work at https://www.artofchange.com/ and connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/adennepom/ .…

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Ep 136: You're 2 questions away from becoming a more curious person 26:21

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If you want to bring about real, lasting, sustainable change in others, your efforts will be greatly helped if you become a more curious person. As I explain in this episode, curiosity about others leads to greater understanding and less reliance on forcing others to change. To give yourself a boost of curiosity, there are two questions you can begin asking yourself to set up more positive conversational outcomes.…

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Ep 135: Tim Wenzel | The consequences of being kind 51:09

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