What happens when listening becomes a leadership strategy instead of just a communication skill?

In Episode 22 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers, Dr. Jim Chambers, and Sloane Lott sit down with strategic partner Dr. Casey LaFrance to celebrate the publication and release of his new book, Listening for Value: Cultivating Business Acumen Through Appreciative Inquiry.

The team discusses:
• the inspiration behind the book
• appreciative inquiry and organizational listening
• communication breakdowns inside organizations
• project management and relationship dynamics
• leadership through empathy and awareness
• the collaborative editing and publishing process
• how listening can function as an early warning system
• the importance of communication across industries and sectors

Dr. Casey LaFrance also shares the story behind the fox imagery used throughout the project, the significance of the book’s launch success on Amazon, and how listening creates measurable value inside teams, organizations, and communities.

This episode offers practical leadership insights for:
• project managers
• executives
• educators
• nonprofit leaders
• organizational teams
• communication professionals
• anyone wanting to improve relationships and leadership effectiveness

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LinkedIN:
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Agil3 Enterprise:
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Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Listening-Value-Cultivating-Business-Appreciative/dp/B0H1FBHN19/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2N37SN21J9YJ0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4enmq1Ja0iZlo3bLIdFe1kex_zVYRfWfWE3N4NOpDX1QIpWWKhg6PlX284-NihyCbw0M1-OkjrlqqxkhWAO0Z4s7h0yvpAhsesxWaskmkMRHMTg9qVxiYNM6tD7pIN_G2nHCvNNnLNqBOirYtYJEoAjEahyg5LK67vnD3AALPpwKJCjxcfh8TkS_RhmxonAeOfwYYki4ULR-snzLsDlPEKuLi2ZxbPcEoqlKfQoUFFU.gRxpJ7s_cajBD6Sppll0Oo1Iw2IJHc7AhelLqn9PvUc&dib_tag=se&keywords=listening+for+value&qid=1779380092&sprefix=listenign+for+v%2Caps%2C526&sr=8-1

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